Occupational Health & Safety Manager

Description

State of Idaho Division of Human Resources

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

The Idaho Division of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety Manager. This announcement will be used to fill a classified position located at the DHR Central Office in Boise, ID. This position will provide statewide support for the occupational health and safety program and will work collaboratively with the Idaho Division of Human Resources.

Summary:

 To lead and manage the occupational health and safety program by building strong relationships and creating tools and resources to create a safe and healthy working environment for state employees; perform related work.

 Incumbent must have the ability to: communicate both orally and in writing, with the public, state employees, and other stakeholders; build relationships and create awareness in the state with regard to workers ‘compensation administration, employee safety, and employee health and wellness; develop new strategies and programs to create a safe and healthy workplace.

 Incumbent will be a motivated self-starter who is able to take initiative in all situations and functions in a fast-paced environment.

 Some travel required.

Responsibilities:

Workers’ Compensation

• Establish standards and procedures for matters relating to the administration of worker’s compensation;
• Provide oversight of and ensures timely resolution of employee issues related to workers’ compensation;
• Monitor, review and make recommendations on process and policy effectiveness;
• Work with Risk Management, State Insurance Fund (SIF), Idaho Industrial Commission (IIC), medical providers, and the Office of Group Insurance (OGI);
• Work with state agencies to develop and maintain Return to Work programs;
• Consult with agency worker’s compensation professionals on the management and administration of worker’s compensation claims;
• Ensure state employees performing workers’ compensation duties receive appropriate and frequent training;
• Consult with state agencies to identify physical restrictions and align those with light duty positions;
• Reduce days of disability and time loss/wage loss.

Safety

• Develop statewide safety policy and resources;
• Support state agencies with their safety programs and provide consultation for best practices;
• Develop safety trainings, e-learnings, and guides on topics such as safe lifting, office ergonomics, cold stress, heat illness, etc.

Health Matters Program

• Provide statewide leadership, advocacy, and technical direction for the Health Matters State Employee Wellness Program in Idaho;
• Support, improve and promote employee wellness education initiatives in state agencies;
• Research relevant wellness and safety initiatives/issues and make recommendations to wellness and safety decision makers including agency administrators/directors and agency wellness and safety contacts, committees and task forces;
• Conduct/management ongoing outreach to state agencies to encourage engagement in employee wellness efforts;
• Measure and report on the impact/results of employee wellness initiatives using a variety of survey methods.
• Host flu shot clinics and blood drives.

Other

• Consult with the Office of Group Insurance (OGI) to align communication strategies regarding employee benefits and wellness information;
• Create annual safety report regarding workplace injuries, trends, remedies, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Some knowledge of:

• Management practices

 Experience:

• Technical proficiency, problem-solving, communication, and program area training

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in:

• Managing and improving program development and performance;
• Making oral presentations;
• Interpreting and applying Workers’ Compensation related laws and regulations.

Experience:

• Analyzing data and preparing written reports about findings;
• Developing and presenting training.

Good Knowledge of:

• Workers’ Compensation Law;
• Safety techniques and principles;
• Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*