Cincinnati - Field Support Supervisor Region 3 - 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.

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.

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What You'll Be Doing:

• Supervises daily operations for field safety operations ergonomists, industrial hygienists, and industrial safety consultant specialists.
• Plans and directs programming and service delivery for assigned region.
• Attends onsite employer consultations with staff throughout the entire region.
• Prepares status reports of service delivery outcomes, collaborations, and projects.
• Mentors staff in service delivery and professional development.
• Represents the Office of Safety Services at meetings with employers, trade associations, safety & health organizations, and various other stakeholder groups.
• Plans for resource allocation and prepares/monitors budget expenditures.
• This position will support all counties in Field Safety Operations Region 3 which includes the entire metro-Dayton and metro-Cincinnati area.

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

MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

Completion of undergraduate core program in educational program commensurate with official position description on file; 4 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in activities similar to those described in official position description on file.

- Or 6 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in activities similar to those described in official position description on file.

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

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of federal, state & local safety, health & fire prevention laws, rules regulations & national voluntary standards ; principles of safety management; safety training techniques & program development; industrial & construction safety practices; BWC policies & procedures*; physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, ergonomics, industrial hygiene) or engineering; accounting, management*, employee training, Workers' Comp. Federal/State tax, interviewing, counseling, principles of BWC claims operations*; BWC rehabilitation services*; supervisory principles & techniques*; human relations; public relations; sales & marketing principles & techniques. Knowledge of BWC rules & regulations regarding Risk Administration (e.g. Risk classifications, experience rating, retrospective rating, loss control, premium rates)*;

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint etc.), data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Native Tableau dashboards), and BWC enterprise systems supporting filed work, grant applications, claims, policy, and operational management to analyze data, track performance metrics, prepare reports, and support staff supervision and program oversight. Understanding of safety testing equipment (e.g. noise meter, video equipment).

Ability to comprehensively analyze & evaluate the effectiveness of the regional Field Safety Operations program; 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 off-site employees; build & maintain a positive working atmosphere of growth & participation; define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions; read & record figures accurately;; maintain accurate records; understand manuals & verbal instructions; write meaningful, accurate & concise reports; read & understand technical documents; facilitate effective virtual and in-person team meetings.