Director of Safety Grants & Rebates (Administrative Staff, PN 20068092) at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Grant Administration, Program Management, Policy Development, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Supervisory Techniques, Performance Management, Research Methodology, Injury Prevention, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Microsoft Office 365, Tableau

Industry

Government Administration

Description

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 You’ll Be Doing: • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all BWC safety grants and the Safety Council Program, including the Workforce Safety Innovation Center®. • Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and strategic plans to strengthen Office of Safety Services (OSS) program delivery and enhance customer experience.. • Collect, analyze, and interpret program data and performance metrics to guide evidence-based decisions and long-range planning. • Represent the Bureau at conferences, statewide committees, and public forums; deliver professional presentations; and cultivate partnerships with employers, trade associations, and safety organizations. • Supervise, coach, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of program managers, administrators, and support staff, ensuring alignment with OSS goals and fostering professional growth. • Design and execute targeted outreach strategies and safety campaigns for high-risk industries and worker groups to expand program reach and impact. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate, adopt, and implement innovative technological solutions that enhance OSS efficiency and service delivery. Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of public relations, human relations & stakeholder engagement, BWC policies*, Office of Safety Services policies* & procedures & regulatory compliance requirements, principles of management & supervisory techniques; employee training, development & performance management; principles of BWC claims operations*, data analysis, statistics & research methodology, including evaluation of program effectiveness, technological solutions and software systems for data collection and analysis, injury and illness prevention strategies, including industry-specific best practices, principles of safety management; occupational health, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and safety engineering. Skill in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Tableau business intelligence tools* Ability to comprehensively analyze & evaluate complex problems to develop practical data-driven decisions; make strategic and evidence-based decisions to support program goals and objectives. Prepare meaningful, concise, & accurate reports & presentations; proofread & review technical materials to identify & correct errors; apply research methodologies to gather, classify & analyze information effectively, investigate & resolve complaint/problems; handle sensitive face-to-face & telephone inquiries from employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & the public; foster collaboration and maintain a positive work environment as a leader and director. Develop innovative strategies for injury and illness prevention and program improvement. (*) Developed after employment. Preferred Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. o A Master’s degree would be highly desirable but not strictly required if offset by strong experience. Experience: • 3-5 Years of progressively responsible experience in: o Grant Administration or Program Management o Stakeholder Engagement and Regulator Compliance o Performance Evaluation and Process Improvement Skills: • Advanced proficiency in: o Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) o Data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel (pivot tables, charts, graphs) • Strong leadership and communication skills, including: o Strategic thinking o Analytical decision-making o Report writing and presentation o Cross-functional collaboration Unusual Working Conditions: This position is overtime exempt. THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PERSUANT TO ORC 124.11(A)(9). Position requires travel (approx. 1%25); therefore, persons occupying this position must provide their own transportation and/or legally operate a state owned vehicle. 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. Position may involve overnight travel.

Responsibilities

This role involves providing strategic leadership and oversight for all Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) safety grants and the Safety Council Program, including directing the development and implementation of policies to strengthen program delivery. The director will also supervise a multidisciplinary team, cultivate partnerships, and design targeted outreach strategies for high-risk industries.