Base: $129,000 (annually); benefits: up to $20,538...
Fully remote
Develop and manage safety program budget
Lead and mentor safety professionals
Ensure compliance with osha and usdot regulations
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
Job 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.
Benefits include annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program.
Matching 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.
Salary
Base: $129,000 (Annually); Benefits: up to $20,538.24 annual benefit allowance
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop and manage safety program budget
Lead and mentor safety professionals
Ensure compliance with OSHA and USDOT regulations
Analyze safety data and trends
Oversee incident investigation and root cause analysis
Represent ODOT with regulatory agencies
Nice-to-have
Foster a proactive safety culture
Strategic vision and sound judgment
Collaborative leadership style
Influence safety culture at all levels
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field
8+ years of experience in occupational health and safety management
Demonstrated senior-level leadership experience
Knowledge of federal and state safety regulations
Experience managing large organizations (2,500+ employees)