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

Occupational Safety Technical Advisor (BWC Technical Resource Consultant) PN  &  (260004ZB)

William Green Building, 30 West Spring Street, Columbus

$40.40/hr – $57.67/hr

Full‑time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Insurance

Insurance, Occupational Safety

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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)

To Qualify, You Must:

• 5 years’ experience in a public or private organization holding a position involved in risk management or loss control activities AND 3 years’ experience in policy development.
• OR completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, risk management or a related field of study AND 3 years’ experience in a public or private organization involved in risk management or loss control activities AND 3 years’ experience in policy development.
• OR an equivalent of the minimum class qualifications listed 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, 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 a personal computer (Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, PDF, MS Project, SharePoint), good verbal & writing skills, use of analytical tools.

Ability to: Deal with many complex situations & determine appropriate actions, read/write/understand detailed technical reports, communicate effectively with all levels, complete routine forms, maintain accurate records, prepare concise accurate reports, proofread technical material, recognize errors, use proper research methods, prepare & deliver speeches, gather, collate & classify information & data, work independently, handle sensitive inquiries, draft & edit administrative policies & procedures.

Unusual

Working Conditions:

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.

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