Risk and Safety Manager I

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is seeking a Risk and Safety Manager to implement safety measures across the organization and prepare reports documenting workplace hazards, incidents, and regulatory data. The role oversees the organization’s comprehensive risk management and safety program, including insurance, safety, workers’ compensation, emergency response, and risk mitigation strategies. It assesses, identifies, and addresses risks that could affect the organization’s reputation, security, safety, and financial success.

The position administers occupational health and safety programs, coordinates safety training, oversees workers’ compensation and related recordkeeping, and helps ensure compliance with the agency’s emergency response plan and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The role works with departments across the organization to reduce employee exposure to hazards and manages risk involving equipment, liability, property damage, and workers’ compensation.

The position is based in Oklahoma City and Tecumseh. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with primary hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; a flexible schedule may be available upon review. Applicants may be required to travel and must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license to operate state-owned vehicles. A background check and a 12-month trial period are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field, plus one year of professional experience in industrial relations, safety, safety inspection, safety education, transportation management, engineering, human resources, or risk management; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying professional experience for each year of required education.
• Knowledge of federal and state statutes and policies relating to wage and hour standards, child labor, workers’ compensation, and private employment agencies.
• Knowledge of supervision principles, administration and management practices, payroll and business practices as they relate to labor law, technical report writing, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to supervise professional, technical, and clerical personnel; plan, direct, and administer an effective program; develop division-level policy; and prepare and control a budget.
• Ability to handle confidential work tactfully and discreetly, interpret and make decisions under established laws, rules, and procedures, analyze problems, and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to conduct several projects simultaneously, communicate effectively orally and in writing, write reports, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• May be required to travel and must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.
• Must pass an OSBI and FBI background check.
• Must complete a 12-month trial period.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments by collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to identify and address risks across departments and services.
• Review and evaluate risk management policies and protocols, recommend improvements, and implement necessary changes.
• Recommend and implement risk management solutions, including insurance, safety protocols, business continuity plans, and recovery measures.
• Analyze cash flow, inventory, breakage, and employee activity data to identify potential fraudulent behavior.
• Draft and present risk management reports, proposals, and safety plans to executive leadership and senior staff.
• Administer and develop occupational health and safety programs to prevent accidents and mitigate industrial, motor vehicle, and workplace risks.
• Coordinate safety training, develop goals for safety and health initiatives, and provide technical support to leadership on safety matters.
• Oversee and administer workers’ compensation and ensure compliance with occupational injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.
• Collaborate with departments to reduce employee exposure to hazards in various work environments.
• Ensure compliance with the agency’s emergency response plan and implement safety measures across the organization.
• Assist with ADA compliance by developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and practices supporting accommodations for employees with disabilities.
• Manage risks related to equipment, liability, property damage, and workers’ compensation.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
• Adapt to multiple tasks and changing timelines, maintain discretion and confidentiality, and collaborate effectively with staff at all levels.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year for full-time employees.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Training opportunities and continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level