Risk and Safety Manager I

Risk and Safety Manager I Agency: 400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization: 400 Human Resources Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date: (blank) Full/Part-Time: Full time Job Type: Regular Compensation: (not specified in detail) Job Description A Career with Purpose The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is seeking a Risk and Safety Manager. This position will implement safety measures across the organization and prepare reports for documenting workplace hazards, incidents, and regulatory data. Key Responsibilities Conducts thorough risk assessments by collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends. Develops and implements policies and procedures to identify and address risks within various departments and services of the organization. Reviews and evaluates risk management policies and protocols, providing recommendations and implementing necessary improvements. Recommends and enacts risk management solutions such as insurance, safety protocols, business continuity plans, or recovery measures. Analyzes data, including cash flow, inventory, breakage, and employee activity to identify potential fraudulent behavior. Drafts and presents risk management reports, proposals, and safety plans to executive leadership and senior staff. Administers and develops occupational health and safety programs to prevent accidents and mitigate risks, including industrial, motor vehicle, and workplace accidents. Coordinates safety training programs, develops goals for safety and health initiatives, and provides technical support to leadership on safety matters. Oversees and administers workers' compensation, ensuring compliance with occupational injury and illness recordkeeping requirements. Collaborates with different departments to reduce employee exposure to hazards in various work environments. Ensures compliance with the agency's emergency response plan and implements safety measures across the organization. Assists in ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and practices that support accommodations for employees with disabilities. Manages risk factors related to equipment, liability, property damage, and workers' compensation, mitigating potential threats. Performs other duties as directed. Other Duties Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers Annual Salary: Up to $80,000.00 based on education and experience Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Primary Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM/ Flex schedule available upon review Location: Oklahoma City & Tecumseh Education and Experience: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a 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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional qualifying experience for each year of the required education. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required include knowledge of federal and state statutes and policies relating to wage and hour standards, child labor, workers' compensation and private employment agencies; of supervision principles; of administration and management practices; of payroll and business practices as they relate to labor law; and of technical report writing and recordkeeping. Ability is required to supervise the activities of professional, technical and clerical personnel; to plan, direct and administer an effective program; to develop policy at the division level; to prepare and control a budget; to handle confidential work with tact and discretion; to interpret and handle decisions in accordance with established laws, rules #J-18808-Ljbffr DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS