State Health & Safety Manager

Position: State Employee Health & Safety Manager
Job Posting Title

State Employee Health & Safety Manager

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer - Director of Ops - Assistant Director of Ops

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$129,000 (Annually)

Why You'll Love Working Here:

* Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

Annual Benefit Allowance:

* The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans:

* The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Savings Plans:

* Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.

* Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.

* Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.

* OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.

Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):

* 15 days accrued annually during the first 1-5 years of service.

* 18 days accrued annually for 5-10 years of service.

* 20 days accrued annually for 10-20 years of service.

* 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.

* Sick leave:
Accrued at 15 days per year

Paid Holidays:

* 11 paid holidays per year

Longevity Pay:

* Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

* EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description

Department:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)

Division | Branch:
Operations | Employee Health & Safety

Reports To:

Assistant Director of Operations

FLSA Status:
Exempt

State Employee Status:
Executive Management | Exempted Employee

Management Level: Manager

Location:

ODOT Central Office, 200 NE 21st St, Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time in Office | Remote work not authorized

Position Summary

The State Employee Health & Safety Manager serves as the senior authority for the development, implementation, administration, enforcement, and continuous improvement of ODOT's comprehensive, statewide employee health and safety programs. This position provides strategic leadership and executive-level oversight of complex safety programs governed by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for both General Industry and Construction, as well as state and federal employee health & safety requirements applicable to transportation operations.

The role is responsible for ensuring organizational compliance, risk mitigation, employee well-being, and occupational safety across a workforce of more than 2,500 employees operating in diverse environments statewide. The State Safety Manager serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing data-driven insights, policy guidance, and strategic direction to foster a proactive, compliant, and employee-safety-focused organizational culture.

Supervisory Responsibility

Provides direct supervision and management oversight to eight (8) management-level safety professionals, two (2) staff-level program support personnel, and indirect oversight of divisional safety program coordinators.

Position Responsibilities

* Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for all statewide employee health and safety programs.

* Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and industry safety regulations, standards, and best practices.

* Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of safety initiatives that reduce risk, prevent injuries, and support operational excellence.

* Serve as the agency's subject matter expert and senior authority on employee safety, occupational health, and regulatory compliance.

* Represent ODOT in interactions with regulatory agencies, auditors, industry partners, and external stakeholders.

* Develop, maintain, and enforce safety policies, procedures, and standards aligned with agency objectives and legal requirements.

Essential Functions

* Direct and oversee statewide safety operations encompassing construction, maintenance, administrative, and field environments.

* Analyze safety data, trends, incidents, and performance indicators to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

* Oversee incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

* Ensure…