Safety Compliance Programs Director (Administrative Staff) PN 20068537

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

With roughly 1,500 employees in 7 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, participate in online forums discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills. BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. Location is TBD: Permanent reporting location will be determined once a candidate has been recommended. BWC offices are located in the following locations: Columbus, Cambridge, Canton, Cleveland, Springdale, Toledo, or Youngstown.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: public relations, human relations & stakeholder engagement, BWC policies, Office of Safety Services policies & procedures & regulatory compliance requirements, principles of management & supervisory techniques; employee training, development & performance management; principles of BWC claims operations, operational data analysis, statistics, including evaluation of program effectiveness, technological solutions and software systems for data collection and regulatory compliance analysis, injury and illness prevention strategies, including industry-specific best practices, principles of safety management; occupational health, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and safety engineering.
• Skill in: Microsoft Office 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Tableau business intelligence tools; Microsoft Power BI.
• Microsoft Office 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Tableau business intelligence tools; Microsoft Power BI.
• Ability to: comprehensively analyze & evaluate complex problems to develop practical data-driven decisions ; make strategic and evidence-based decisions to support program goals and objectives.
• Prepare meaningful, concise, & accurate reports & presentations; proofread & review technical materials to identify & correct errors; apply research methodologies to gather, classify & analyze information effectively, investigate & resolve complaint/problems; handle sensitive face-to-face & telephone inquiries from employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & the public; foster collaboration and maintain a positive work environment as a leader and director.
• Develop innovative strategies for injury and illness prevention and program improvement.
• () Developed after employment.

Nice To Haves

• Education Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational health, engineering, physical sciences, employment and labor law, or a closely related field.
• Experience Demonstrated experience managing multiple programs or functional areas through subordinate managers or administrators, including staff supervision and development.
• Experience with federally funded programs or grants administration.
• Skills Strong analytical and collaborative skills, including the ability to use data and performance metrics to guide decisions and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations, compliance frameworks, and injury/illness prevention practices.
• Certifications Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Professional Engineer (PE), or Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Safety Compliance Programs, including PERRP and the OSHA On-Site Consultation Program, through supervision of program administrators and their teams.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal occupational safety and health regulations, including oversight of regulator actions and enforcement decisions.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate programs using data-driven performance measures to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
• Oversee federally funded OSHA On-Site Consultation grant activities, ensuring compliance, reporting accuracy, and effective service delivery.
• Collaborate with internal partners and external stakeholders to advance compliance assistance, injury prevention, and outreach initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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