Toledo - Field Safety Services Supervisor - PN: 20067925
About the role
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 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supervises daily operations for field safety operations ergonomists, industrial hygienists, and industrial safety consultant specialists.
Plans and directs programming and service delivery for assigned region.
Attends onsite employer consultations with staff throughout the entire region.
Prepares status reports of service delivery outcomes, collaborations, and projects.
Mentors staff in service delivery and professional development.
Represents the Office of Safety Services at meetings with employers, trade associations, safety & health organizations, and various other stakeholder groups.
Plans for resource allocation and prepares/monitors budget expenditures.
This position supports all counties within Field Safety Operations region 4 (Northwest Ohio).
Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment
- Completion of undergraduate core program in educational program commensurate with official position description on file; 4 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in activities similar to those described in official position description on file.
- Or 6 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in activities similar to those described in official position description on file.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Position Description
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Major Worker Characteristics
- Knowledge of federal, state & local safety, health & fire prevention laws, rules regulations & national voluntary standards;
- Principles of safety management;
- Safety training techniques & program development;
- Industrial & construction safety practices;
- BWC policies & procedures* ;
- Physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, ergonomics, industrial hygiene) ;
- Engineering; ;
- Accounting, management* ;
- Employee training, Workers’ Comp. Federal/State tax, interviewing, counseling, principles of BWC claims operations* ;
- BWC rehabilitation services* ;
- Supervisory principles & techniques* ;
- Human relations; ;
- Public relations; ;
- Sales & marketing principles & techniques. ;
Skills
- Use of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) ;
- Data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Native Tableau dashboards) ;
- BWC enterprise systems supporting filed work, grant applications, claims, policy, and operational management to analyze data, track performance metrics, prepare reports, and support staff supervision and program oversight. ;
- Understanding of safety testing equipment (e.g. noise meter, video equipment). ;
Worker Characteristics
- Comprehensively analyze & evaluate the effectiveness of the regional Field Safety Operations program; ;
- Identify problems in a complex set of variables; ;
- Establish professional rapport & effective working relationship with employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & the public; ;
- Investigate & resolve complaint/problems; ;
- Handle sensitive face-to-face & telephone inquiries from employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & the public; ;
- Effectively manage off-site employees; ;
- Build & maintain a positive working atmosphere of growth & participation; ;
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions; ;
- Read & record figures accurately; ;
- Maintain accurate records; ;
- Understand manuals & verbal instructions; ;
- Write meaningful, accurate & concise reports; ;
- Read & understand technical documents; ;
- Facilitate effective virtual and in-person team meetings. ;
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.