Policy/Appeals and Public Education Manager (Occupational Health and Safety Manager 2)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading state agency is seeking a Policy/Appeals and Public Education Manager to oversee safety and health regulations. This role involves managing staff, developing policies, and engaging with diverse stakeholders. The position offers rewarding work, a creative environment, and opportunities for career advancement. Hybrid remote work is available after proficiency is gained.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Paid holidays

Competitive benefits package

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Six years of supervision or management experience.
• Three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee work of staff in the Policy Section.
• Manage rule development and handle appeals of citations.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and federal OSHA staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Decision Making

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

05/14/2025

Application Deadline:

05/27/2025

Agency:

Department of Consumer & Business Services

Salary Range:

$7,353 - $11,373

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Policy/Appeals and Public Education Manager (Occupational Health and Safety Manager 2)

Job Description:

Our mission...

To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

This position is with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA). Oregon OSHA is responsible for assuring safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers through promulgation and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, and by providing education and consultation to employees and employers.

This is an executive service position and is not represented by a union.

What’s in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment

• Colleagues who are passionate about public service

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is eligible for hybrid remote work on a part-time basis up to once per week, once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. The incumbent may occasionally be asked to work from different offices throughout the state an as-needed basis.

Here’s what you will do:

As the Policy/Appeals and Public Education Manager, you will direct and oversee the work of professional, technical and support staff in the Policy Section. You will be responsible for overseeing rule/standards development, adoption, and consistent statewide interpretation, handling appeals of citations, and the Oregon-OSHA public education, publications, and resource center. You will also manage and foster external relationships with Oregon OSHA’s stakeholders and Region 10 Federal OSHA staff.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description by clicking here.

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience

OR

• Three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Requested Skills:

• Strong commitment to developing a progressive and diverse workplace culture promoting inclusion, collaboration, and professionalism

• Astute at understanding a highly complex set of roles and responsibilities and proven ability to make decisions and communicate such complexities to others

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, employer representatives, labor advocates, or workers

• Experience organizing or assigning work activities and projects, managing multiple programs or teams, monitoring workflows, and evaluating work products

• Experience in mentoring or developing staff members, interpersonal communication, and professional writing

• Strong working knowledge about regulatory or governmental policy development experience

• Working knowledge of occupational safety and health rules, programs, and policies

Application information:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting . Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.

• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications and requested skills listed above and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.

Additional information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you’re already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.

• This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

• We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.

• The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about DCBS

DCBS Career Fairs and Workshops

Understanding the State Application Process

Help and Support webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [e-mail].

DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. For more information, please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .