Director of safety administrative staff

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.

Education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• 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:
• Grant Administration or Program Management
• Stakeholder Engagement and Regulator Compliance
• Performance Evaluation and Process Improvement
  
  

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in:
• Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel (pivot tables, charts, graphs)
• Strong leadership and communication skills, including:
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical decision-making
• Report writing and presentation
• 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%); 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.
  
  

Organization

Workers' Compensation

Agency Contact Name and Information

BWC Human Resources, [email protected]

Unposting Date

Sep 28, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

William Green Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

Based on experience, not to exceed $60.00/Hr.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 - 5:00

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Grants Administration

Technical Skills

Data Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Grants Administration, Program Management

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

A Little About Us:

With roughly 1,500 employees in 7 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 employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, participate in online forums discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, 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.