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Safety & Wellness Manager, Operations & Policy Analyst 3

Oregon Department of Corrections Headquarters (Hybrid) | Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections is actively recruiting for a Safety & Wellness Manager position. We are seeking an experienced safety professional who can build strong partnerships across the agency, provide statewide leadership and oversight of safety programs, and develop practical solutions that reduce risk and promote a safe and healthy work environment.

This position is approved for hybrid work and includes a combination of in-office and remote work. Regular travel may be required.

If you are hired, you will become part of the department's management service; this position is not represented by a labor union.

About the Job – Your Role

This position provides statewide leadership, consultation, policy development, and program evaluation for the Oregon Department of Corrections' Occupational Safety and Health Program. Serving as the agency's primary safety consultant, the incumbent advises leadership, institutions, local safety committees, and other DOC worksites on workplace hazards, regulatory compliance, risk reduction strategies, and safety best practices.

The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide safety policies, standards, and performance measures. Using inspections, incident data, program assessments, and facility consultations, the incumbent identifies systemic safety concerns and recommends solutions that improve operational effectiveness and reduce organizational risk.

Working under the direction of the Safety and Wellness Administrator, this position exercises a high degree of independent judgment in conducting technical analyses, designing programs, and making recommendations. The role coordinates safety initiatives with local safety committees and facility leadership without direct supervisory authority, provides onsite technical assistance, and supports employee wellness initiatives that promote injury and illness prevention and overall employee well-being.

Successful candidates will possess strong technical safety expertise, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence positive outcomes across diverse stakeholders and geographically dispersed locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four (4) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
  OR;
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven (7) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Requested Skills

• Technical Safety Expertise: Experience applying occupational safety and health requirements to workplace hazards, recommending practical risk controls, and demonstrating knowledge of fire prevention and life safety principles.
• Independent Consultation: Ability to research and interpret current safety requirements, communicate mandatory protections and best practices, and recognize when specialized expertise or escalation is needed.
• Relationship Building & Influence: Demonstrated ability to build trust with employees and management, navigate differing perspectives professionally, and influence action without direct supervisory authority.
• Cross-Location Coordination: Experience leading or supporting geographically dispersed teams, committees, or projects through effective remote communication, clear expectations, and consistent follow-up.
• Policy & Program Improvement: Experience developing, reviewing, and improving policies and programs; evaluating effectiveness; and using inspection findings or incident trends to drive operational improvements.
• Communication Skills: Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and technical recommendations, explain complex topics to diverse audiences, and facilitate meetings, presentations, or training sessions.
• Judgment & Accountability: Ability to prioritize significant risks, manage competing priorities in sensitive or operational environments, document recommendations thoroughly, and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Experience reviewing workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, and other workplace incidents to identify contributing factors, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions that prevent recurrence and improve organizational safety performance.

Preferred Skills

• Experience interpreting and applying Oregon OSHA and Oregon Fire Code requirements, supporting regulatory inspections, and coordinating corrective actions.
• Experience providing safety consultation and guidance across multiple facilities, particularly in corrections, public safety, healthcare, manufacturing, or other complex operational environments.
• Possession of a professional safety credential, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or a comparable certification.
• Completion of substantial safety-related education or training, such as OSHA 511, OSHA 30 General Industry, or other relevant occupational safety and health coursework.
• Experience improving safety committee effectiveness, developing performance measures, managing corrective action systems, and integrating employee wellness initiatives with injury and illness prevention efforts.

Required

• Valid driver’s license or acceptable alternate means of transportation.

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
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Working Conditions

This position is performed in both office environments and correctional institutions throughout the state and requires regular coordination with geographically dispersed teams through virtual meetings and consultation. Statewide travel is required for site reviews, technical consultation, inspections, training, and meetings, including occasional overnight and out-of-state travel. The position operates in a dynamic environment with competing priorities and deadlines and requires entry into secure correctional facilities and various indoor and outdoor work areas. Duties may involve exposure to noise, weather conditions, and potential chemical, biological, or physical hazards while conducting inspections and consultations. The incumbent must comply with institutional security procedures, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment requirements. The role also requires extended periods of walking, standing, climbing stairs, and accessing work areas to evaluate hazards, as well as handling sensitive information and interacting with employees in potentially stressful situations.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

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

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Maria Arellano, Maria.A.Arellano@doc.state.or.us

Reference Number: Req-209025

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• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.