Safety & Wellness Program Lead

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

PTO

Retirement Benefits

Wellness Resources

Career Growth

Commuting Support

Student Loan Forgiveness

Salem Living

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the Safety & Wellness Program. You will manage all aspects of health, safety, and loss prevention and serve as the agency’s primary expert on safety matters.

We value proactive problem-solving, collaboration, and data-driven planning to improve statewide workplace safety. This role is based in Salem and offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field with 2 years of related experience.
• OR 5+ years in Occupational Health and Safety consulting or Workers’ Compensation loss prevention.
• Strong communication and written report skills.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen agency-wide safety and wellness programs through analysis and planning.
• Conduct inspections, audits, ergonomic evaluations, and incident investigations.
• Provide guidance on safety regulations, policies, and Workers’ Compensation matters.
• Coordinate DAS Safety & Wellness Committees and safety training.
• Represent DAS in statewide wellness efforts and manage the DAS Wellness Plan.
• Partner with DAS Risk, SAIF, and leaders on injury reviews and claims monitoring.
• Support continuous safety improvements through policy development and best practices.

Skills

Safety program management

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Training and development

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Incident investigations

Ergonomic evaluations

Workers’ Compensation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the Safety & Wellness Program. You will manage all aspects of health, safety, and loss prevention and serve as the agency’s primary expert on safety matters.

We value proactive problem-solving, collaboration, and data-driven planning to improve statewide workplace safety. This role is based in Salem and offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.