State of Ohio · 1 week ago
Director of Safety Strategy & Standards (Administrative Staff) PN 20076186
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe State of Ohio's Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is seeking a Director of Safety Strategy & Standards to lead statewide safety initiatives and set standards for occupational safety. The role involves overseeing safety consultation standards, managing research and data analytics, and providing expert consultation to agency leadership.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesGovernment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead statewide safety strategy and set standards for occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and safety analytics
Oversee development and alignment of safety consultation standards, technical directives, procedures, and Ohio Administrative Code safety rules
Direct quality assurance and evaluation processes to ensure consistent safety service delivery and continuous improvement
Provide expert technical consultation to agency leadership and stakeholders on complex safety and industrial hygiene issues
Manage research, data analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics to guide strategic initiatives and operational decisions
Represent the agency in cross-functional teams, external partnerships, and national forums, presenting findings and recommendations
Supervise staff, budgets, and resources to ensure compliance, effective service delivery, and alignment with statewide objectives
Qualification
Preferred
Master's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Public Health, Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, or related technical fields
Experience leading statewide or multi-regional safety programs, standards development, or technical operations
Experience supervising technical staff and managing programs, projects, or cross-functional initiatives
Experience applying federal and state occupational safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, OAC safety rules) in complex environments
Experience using safety analytics, dashboards, or performance metrics to inform decision-making
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to leadership, external partners, and diverse audiences
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships and align technical work across multiple stakeholders
Professional certifications such as CIH, CSP, CPE, CHMM, or PE
Training or certification in data analytics, safety program evaluation, quality assurance, or continuous improvement methodologies
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)
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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