Ensure agency-wide compliance with osha regulations
Lead, mentor, and develop safety leadership team
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.
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.
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; Benefits: Annual benefit allowance up to $20,538.24
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop and manage safety program budget
Ensure agency-wide compliance with OSHA regulations
Lead, mentor, and develop safety leadership team
Oversee incident investigation and root cause analysis
Represent ODOT in safety-related forums
Nice-to-have
Foster a proactive safety culture
Strategic vision and sound judgment
Collaborative leadership style
Commitment to protecting employees
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field
8+ years of occupational health and safety management experience
Demonstrated senior-level leadership experience
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) highly preferred