BWC Technical Resource Consultant (BWC Occupational Safety Technical Adviso at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Management, Risk Management, Loss Control, Policy Development, Consulting Skills, Training Development, Occupational Safety, Injury Prevention, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Field Safety Services, Quality Review, Coaching, Mentoring, Safety Audits

Industry

Government Administration

Description

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: BWC offices are located in the following locations: Columbus, Cambridge, Canton, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Youngstown. The selected candidate will be headquartered at the William Green Building in Columbus. What You’ll Be Doing: This role serves as a technical resource consultant, providing occupational safety and injury prevention expertise and support for both internal and external customers. Responsibilities include analyzing safety data, researching technical solutions, monitoring regulatory developments, and updating staff on professional training needs. This position conducts literature reviews, evaluates new media, and develops publications, while maintaining relationships with various stakeholders to stay informed on legislative changes. Providing training to Ohio employers and BWC employees, assessing the skills of field safety staff, and offering skills development training. Including completing quality reviews of on-site activities and consultative services, identifying training needs for external customers, and developing new training classes. Coaching and mentoring Field Safety Services staff by assessing and improving their technical and consulting skills. Including, but not limited to traveling with field staff to evaluate their work, developing, and implementing new-hire training, and providing ongoing mentoring, assisting supervisors in evaluating staff, ensures the quality and accuracy of work products, and maintains consistency in methods and products statewide. Lead committees to update safety regulations in the Ohio Administrative Code an present changes to the Board of Directors and supports other special projects as needed. 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. 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. Transportation: Position may require travel (25%25 - 35%25); therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing occupational safety and injury prevention expertise, analyzing safety data, and developing training programs for Ohio employers and BWC employees. Additionally, the consultant will coach and mentor field safety staff and lead committees to update safety regulations.