Risk and Safety Manager I

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Affairs in Oklahoma City is seeking a Risk and Safety Manager I to implement safety measures across the organization and prepare reports documenting workplace hazards and regulatory data.

The role focuses on risk assessments, policy development, safety programs, and leadership reporting to mitigate hazards and ensure compliance. Strong data analysis and coordination with departments are essential in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or related field with one year of professional experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state wage, hour, and labor laws and payroll practices.
• Ability to supervise professional, technical, and clerical staff; budget handling.

Responsibilities

• Conducts risk assessments by collecting and analyzing data and trends.
• Develops policies to identify and address organizational risks.
• Reviews risk management policies and implements improvements.
• Coordinates safety training and supports leadership on safety matters.
• Oversees workers' compensation and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Supervision

Administration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety / industrial hygiene or related field

Job description

Risk and Safety Manager I

Agency: 400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization: 400 Human Resources

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date: (blank)

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: (not specified in detail)

Job Description

A Career with Purpose

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is seeking a Risk and Safety Manager. This position will implement safety measures across the organization and prepare reports for documenting workplace hazards, incidents, and regulatory data.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough risk assessments by collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to identify and address risks within various departments and services of the organization.
• Reviews and evaluates risk management policies and protocols, providing recommendations and implementing necessary improvements.
• Recommends and enacts risk management solutions such as insurance, safety protocols, business continuity plans, or recovery measures.
• Analyzes data, including cash flow, inventory, breakage, and employee activity to identify potential fraudulent behavior.
• Drafts and presents risk management reports, proposals, and safety plans to executive leadership and senior staff.
• Administers and develops occupational health and safety programs to prevent accidents and mitigate risks, including industrial, motor vehicle, and workplace accidents.
• Coordinates safety training programs, develops goals for safety and health initiatives, and provides technical support to leadership on safety matters.
• Oversees and administers workers' compensation, ensuring compliance with occupational injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.
• Collaborates with different departments to reduce employee exposure to hazards in various work environments.
• Ensures compliance with the agency's emergency response plan and implements safety measures across the organization.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and practices that support accommodations for employees with disabilities.
• Manages risk factors related to equipment, liability, property damage, and workers' compensation, mitigating potential threats.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers

Annual Salary: Up to $80,000.00 based on education and experience

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM/ Flex schedule available upon review

Location: Oklahoma City & Tecumseh

Education and Experience: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field plus one year of professional experience in industrial relations, safety, safety inspection, safety education, transportation management, engineering, human resources, or risk management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional qualifying experience for each year of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required include knowledge of federal and state statutes and policies relating to wage and hour standards, child labor, workers' compensation and private employment agencies; of supervision principles; of administration and management practices; of payroll and business practices as they relate to labor law; and of technical report writing and recordkeeping. Ability is required to supervise the activities of professional, technical and clerical personnel; to plan, direct and administer an effective program; to develop policy at the division level; to prepare and control a budget; to handle confidential work with tact and discretion; to interpret and handle decisions in accordance with established laws, rules