Program Administrator 3 (Safety Council Manager) PN 20074527

Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) in Ohio seeks a Program Administrator to lead the Safety Council Program. This role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, developing policies, and coordinating statewide initiatives to promote workplace safety. Candidates should demonstrate significant experience in business administration, management, and program oversight, along with a commitment to supporting safety initiatives across Ohio.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in business administration or relevant fields.
• Completion of undergraduate program in business administration required.
• Experience in supervisory or managerial roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and direction of Ohio's Safety Council Program.
• Develop and implement program policies aligned with strategic goals.
• Plan and lead statewide meetings with safety council sponsors.

Skills

Program Management

Education

Business Administration

Tools

Oracle Intelligent Advisor

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.
• I continue to be 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 .

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!

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 You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the statewide administration and strategic direction of Ohio's Safety Council Program, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting workplace safety and health among participating employers.
• Develop, revise, and implement program policies in alignment with legal, operational, and strategic goals.
• Oversee the Oracle Intelligent Advisor (OIA) system to support monitoring of program operations.
• Plan and lead quarterly statewide meetings with safety council sponsors to share updates, discuss best practices, and strengthen collaboration.
• Oversee the safety council program's premium rebate and subsidy programs, ensuring the timely and accurate distribution of funds.
• Travel required to attend approximately 10% of safety council meetings and represent the agency at events across the state.

To Qualify, You MustClearlyDemonstrate:

5 years training or 5 years experience in business administration, management or public administration.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management or public administration AND 36 months training or 36 months experience in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File AND 36 months training or 36 months experience in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 2, 63123.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Program Management

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of: BWC, divisional, and departmental policies & standard operating procedures* (e.g., Safety Council Program guidelines, exhibitor guidelines)*; public & human relations; research & analysis; government structure & process; counseling & interviewing*; journalism*; public relations; multi-media techniques*; management; manpower planning; supervisory principles & techniques; fiscal management; operations research techniques used in managerial decision-making process; English composition & grammar &/or technical writing.

Skill in: personal computers; BWC software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office products, Oracle Intelligent Advisor*); diplomacy & effective verbal & written communication.

Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; manage multiple variables & determine appropriates courses of action; add, subtract, multiply & divide; copy material accurately & recognize grammatical & spelling errors; maintain accurate records; understand manuals & verbal instructions; develop & maintain rapport with internal & external customers; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; sort items into categories according to established methods; cooperate with co-workers & others on group projects; represent BWC at meetings & events related to safety councils; write and edit articles for publication; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

(*) Developed after employment.

Unusual Working Conditions:

Position is overtime exempt.

POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL, PERSONS OCCUPYING THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION, AND/OR LEGALLY OPERATE A STATE-OWNED VEHICLE.