Safety Operations Manager

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage (medical, $0

Loan forgiveness programs

Retirement plans (PERS/OPSRP)

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority seeks a Safety Operations Manager to lead the Safety Department for the state hospital system. This in-office role oversees daily operations, staffing, and safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission, CMS, and licensing standards.

You will coordinate across campuses, develop priorities, and drive risk-based improvements while upholding leadership continuity. The position emphasizes staff development, cross-training, and partnership with a second

Qualifications

• Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of occupational and environmental safety principles, hazard identification and control, incident investigation, corrective-action management, and safety program administration.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex laws, regulations, accreditation standards, policies, and technical guidance to hospital operations.
• Experience analyzing incidents, hazards, compliance findings, and performance data and developing practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Effective leadership, communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to manage disagreement constructively.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, staff, resources, and safety programs of a multidisciplinary Safety Department team.
• Plan and assign work, coordinate staffing across campuses, and evaluate program performance.
• Provide program management and direction for safety programs, including establishing priorities and objectives.
• Maintain compliance with major regulatory frameworks (OSHA, Joint Commission, CMS, licensing, fire & life safety).
• Support department-wide operations and continuity of leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Communication

Training & development

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 10/01/2026 Application Deadline: 10/15/2026 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $6,834-$10,569 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Safety Operations Manager

Job Description: If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Safety Operations Manager (Occupational Health and Safety Manager 1) | 2 positions

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the daily operations, staff, resources, and safety programs of a multidisciplinary Safety Department team serving Oregon State Hospital. The position plans and assigns work, coordinates staffing and coverage across both campuses, develops and evaluates employees, provides program management and direction for safety programs administered by assigned staff, including establishing priorities and objectives, evaluating program performance, and directing improvement efforts. The Safety Manager works in partnership with a second Safety Manager and the Director of Safety to implement department priorities, maintain compliance with major regulatory frameworks including Oregon OSHA, The Joint Commission, CMS, Oregon hospital licensing requirements, and applicable fire and life safety standards, strengthen staff capability through cross-training, and provide coordinated safety support throughout the hospital. Each manager retains direct accountability for an assigned team while also supporting department-wide operations and continuity of leadership. For a full review of the position description, please click here.

Schedule: Sun-Wed 6:00am-5:00pm Wed-Sat 6:00am-5:00pm

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

• Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes

The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience with management and supervisory principles, including staffing, work planning and assignment, performance evaluation, conflict resolution, personnel policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team, establishing clear expectations, balancing competing priorities, allocating resources, promoting shared accountability, and maintaining service continuity during organizational or operational change.
• Experience in coaching and developing employees through regular feedback, training, cross-training, mentoring, and identification of professional-development opportunities.
• Experience addressing employee performance and conduct concerns promptly, fairly, and consistently.
• Knowledge of occupational and environmental safety principles, hazard identification and control, incident investigation, corrective-action management, and safety program administration.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex laws, regulations, accreditation standards, policies, and technical guidance to hospital operations.
• Experience analyzing incidents, hazards, compliance findings, and performance data and developing practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Effective leadership, communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to manage disagreement constructively and clearly communicate technical information, expectations, risks, and recommendations to varied audiences.

Benefits

We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 10 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

Additional Details This is an in-office position. "Review Section 4: Working Conditions" in the position description (linked above) for more information.

Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.

We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position. OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.

The Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”