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

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.
• Continuously 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.

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Core Hours of Operation

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.

Work 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.

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
• 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.
• Skills 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

Organization

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.

Contact Information

Contact Name and Information: Matthew Palte- HCM Sr. Analyst: Matthew.P.2@bwc.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Aug 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM