Director of Safety Strategy & Standards (Administrative Staff) PN

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. What You'll Be Doing: * 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. Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of budgeting, management, labor relations, work force planning, employee training & development, supervision, public relations, human relations, BWC policies & procedures*, Safety Services policy & procedures*; federal, state & local safety, health & fire prevention laws, rules, regulations & national voluntary standards , including OSHA requirements & procedures, Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) requirements & procedures*, Industrial Commission Codes*, Ohio Administrative Code Specific Safety Rules*, BWC rules & regulations regarding risk administration (e.g., risk classifications, experience rating, retrospective rating, loss control, loss prevention, premium rates)*; principles of safety management; safety training techniques & program development; industrial & construction safety practices; physical sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, ergonomics, industrial hygiene) or engineering; accounting, management, employee training, worker's compensation, interviewing, counseling, principles of BWC claims operations*; BWC rehabilitation services*; supervisory principles & techniques; human relations; public relations; sales & marketing principles & techniques. Skill in PC operation & proficient in use of Microsoft Office 365 suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.); Power BI, Oracle, Coresuite*, Risk Control Technology (RCT)*; Tableau, safety testing equipment (e.g., noise meter, video equipment, velometer). Ability to comprehensively analyze & evaluate solutions for problems & make appropriate decisions; identify problems in a complex set of variables; establish professional rapport & effective working relationship with employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & the public; investigate & resolve complaint/problems; handle sensitive face-to-face & telephone inquiries from employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & the public; effectively manage remote/teleworking employees; build & maintain a positive working atmosphere of growth & participation; define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions; read & record figures accurately; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; maintain accurate records; understand manuals & verbal instructions; write meaningful, accurate & concise reports; read & understand technical documents; prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public, work alone on most tasks, handle sensitive inquiries from contacts with officials & general public. (*) Developed after employment. Preferred Qualifications: Education * Master's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Public Health, Engineering, or a related field. Experience * 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. Skills * 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. Certifications * 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. Unusual Working Conditions: * This position is overtime exempt. * THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PERSUANT TO ORC 124.11(A)(9). * Position requires travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must provide their own transportation and/or legally operate a state owned vehicle. * The position may involve overnight travel. * The final external applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will NOT be offered employment. * The final applicant for this position must submit to and pass an extensive background check by the Ohio State Patrol prior to appointment.