Risk and Safety Manager I

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs is seeking a Risk and Safety Manager to implement safety measures, oversee the risk program, and prepare regulatory reports. The role protects the organization’s people, property, and reputation across Oklahoma City & Tecumseh facilities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in safety or related field with relevant work experience and offers a comprehensive benefits package in a risk-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or related field with 1 year of professional experience in safety, risk, or industrial relations.
• Knowledge of federal and state wage/hour standards, labor laws, and payroll practices; strong report writing.
• Ability to supervise professional, technical and clerical staff and manage a division-level program.

Responsibilities

• Conducts risk assessments by collecting and analyzing documents, statistics, reports, and trends.
• Develops policies and procedures to address risks across departments and services.
• Reviews risk policies and implements improvements; recommends insurance, safety and business continuity measures.
• Analyzes data like cash flow and inventory to identify potential fraudulent activity.
• Drafts and presents risk management reports to executive leadership and senior staff.

Skills

Risk assessment

Policy development

Data analysis

Report writing

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

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.

Basic Purpose

The Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s comprehensive risk management and safety program, including insurance, safety, workers’ compensation, emergency response, and risk mitigation strategies. The role involves assessing, identifying, and addressing risks that could impede the organization’s reputation, security, safety, and financial success.

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 and procedures; to analyze problems and recommend effective solutions; to conduct several projects simultaneously; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to write reports; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Special Requirements

• Applicants may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities and must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.
• Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.
• A trial period of 12 months will be required.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8

Why You’ll Love It Here

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope-centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families with the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!

Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Employee Assistance Program:Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses:For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities:Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma youth.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer