Occupational Safety Technical Advisor (BWC Technical Resource Consultant) PN &

What Our Employees Have to Say:

BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC .

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!

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:

The selected candidate will be assigned to the BWC office closest to their residence. BWC offices are located in Cleveland, Youngstown, Toledo, Canton, Cambridge, Columbus, and Cincinnati.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as a safety expert by analyzing data, researching solutions, monitoring regulations, and creating educational materials to help prevent workplace injuries.
• Provide training for Ohio employers and BWC employees, identify training needs, and develop new classes to improve safety knowledge.
• Coach and mentor field staff by assessing their skills, offering feedback, creating new hire training, and ensuring consistent quality across the state.
• Conduct quality reviews of on-site safety activities and consultative services to maintain accuracy and effectiveness.
• Lead regulator updates and special projects, including updating Ohio safety rules and presenting changes to the Board of Directors.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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 )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate:

5 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in risk management or loss control activities AND 3 yrs. exp. in policy development.

- Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, risk management or related field of study AND 3 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in risk management or loss control activities AND 3 yrs. exp. in policy development.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Candidates with demonstrated safety experience are preferred.

Job Skills: Insurance

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of Safety management, physical science, safety sciences, safety engineering, safety culture, safety accountability, leadership consulting, perception surveys, structured interviews, behavioral safety, consulting skills - consulting for impact (CFI), construction & industrial safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, hazard assessment, loss prevention strategies, DSH standard paragraphs, local, state & federal safety policies, procedures & regulations (e.g. Ohio Administrative Codes, OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, ACGIH). Knowledge of safety & hygiene practices, conducting safety & health audits, use of all relevant safety equipment. Knowledge of Workers' Compensation policies & procedures.

Skill in operating personal computer (Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, PDF, MS Project, Share Point), good verbal & writing skills, use of analytical tools (e.g. CO monitor, WBGT monitor, tic tracer, stop-time measuring device, voltage tester).

Ability to deal with many complex situations & determine specific and appropriate action, read, write and understand detailed technical reports, communicate effectively with all levels of BWC management & staff, customers & stakeholders. Complete routine forms, maintain accurate records, originate routine business letters reflecting standard procedures, understand manuals & verbal instructions technical in nature, prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports, proofread technical material, recognize errors & make corrections, use proper research methods in gathering data, prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public, gather, collate, & classify information & data, work alone on most task, handle sensitive inquiries from contracts with officials & general public, draft &/or edit administrative policies procedures, informational booklets&/or directives.

Unusual Working Conditions:

This position is overtime exempt.