Occupational Safety Technical Advisor (BWC Technical Resource Consultant) PN 20068090 & 20068089

A Little About Us:
With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.  
For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. 

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines.  BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace.  We begin by being an equal opportunity employer.  Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

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:

The selected candidate will be assigned to the BWC office closest to their residence. BWC offices are located in Cleveland, Youngstown, Toledo, Canton, Cambridge, Columbus, and Cincinnati.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Serve as a safety expert by analyzing data, researching solutions, monitoring regulations, and creating educational materials to help prevent workplace injuries.
• Provide training for Ohio employers and BWC employees, identify training needs, and develop new classes to improve safety knowledge.
• Coach and mentor field staff by assessing their skills, offering feedback, creating new hire training, and ensuring consistent quality across the state.
• Conduct quality reviews of on-site safety activities and consultative services to maintain accuracy and effectiveness.
• Lead regulator updates and special projects, including updating Ohio safety rules and presenting changes to the Board of Directors.

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.

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. 

Candidates with demonstrated safety experience are preferred.

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.

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox at: bwcada@bwc.ohio.gov.

Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state.  Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

Transportation:
Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

Background Check:

Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.