Statewide Safety & Wellness Lead

State of Oregon; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Wellness Resources

Career Development

Commuting benefits

Student Loan Forgiveness

Living in Salem

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) seeks a Safety Manager to lead the Safety & Wellness Program, acting as the agency's health, safety, and loss prevention expert. You will guide safety initiatives, conduct inspections, and drive policy improvements across the organization.

Ideal candidates bring a degree in safety or related field, several years of OH&S experience, and a proven ability to train and influence across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field with experience in workers' compensation loss prevention or occupational health and safety.
• OR five years of OH&S consultation work in industrial/government settings or loss prevention.
• Experience developing health and safety education programs and procedures.
• Experience coaching or training employees to meet safety goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse backgrounds and roles.
• Proficiency with common software and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and take action.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen agency-wide safety and wellness programs through consultation, data analysis, and strategic planning.
• Conduct inspections, audits, ergonomic evaluations, and incident investigations.
• Provide expert guidance on safety regulations, policies, and Workers' Compensation matters.
• Coordinate DAS Safety & Wellness Committees and ensure accessible, effective safety training.
• Represent DAS in statewide wellness efforts and manage the DAS Wellness Plan.
• Partner on injury reviews, claims monitoring, and employee recovery support.
• Support continuous safety improvements through policy development and best practices.

Skills

Safety Education

Regulatory Knowledge

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Policy Development

Injury Review

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Safety software

Job description

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) seeks a Safety Manager to lead the Safety & Wellness Program, acting as the agency's health, safety, and loss prevention expert. You will guide safety initiatives, conduct inspections, and drive policy improvements across the organization.

Ideal candidates bring a degree in safety or related field, several years of OH&S experience, and a proven ability to train and influence across diverse teams.