Job Posting Title
Risk and Safety Manager I
Agency
400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS
Supervisory Organization
400 Human Resources
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
A Career with Purpose
The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is seeking a Risk and Safety Manager. This position will implement safety measures across the organization and prepare reports for documenting workplace hazards, incidents, and regulatory data.
Basic Purpose
The Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s comprehensive risk management and safety program, including insurance, safety, workers’ compensation, emergency response, and risk mitigation strategies. The role involves assessing, identifying, and addressing risks that could impede the organization’s reputation, security, safety, and financial success.
Key Responsibilities
Conducts thorough risk assessments by collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends.
Develops and implements policies and procedures to identify and address risks within various departments and services of the organization.
Reviews and evaluates risk management policies and protocols, providing recommendations and implementing necessary improvements.
Recommends and enacts risk management solutions such as insurance, safety protocols, business continuity plans, or recovery measures.
Analyzes data, including cash flow, inventory, breakage, and employee activity to identify potential fraudulent behavior.
Drafts and presents risk management reports, proposals, and safety plans to executive leadership and senior staff.
Administers and develops occupational health and safety programs to prevent accidents and mitigate risks, including industrial, motor vehicle, and workplace accidents.
Coordinates safety training programs, develops goals for safety and health initiatives, and provides technical support to leadership on safety matters
Oversees and administers workers’ compensation, ensuring compliance with occupational injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.
Collaborates with different departments to reduce employee exposure to hazards in various work environments.
Ensures compliance with the agency’s emergency response plan and implements safety measures across the organization.
Assists in ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and practices that support accommodations for employees with disabilities.
Manages risk factors related to equipment, liability, property damage, and workers' compensation, mitigating potential threats.
Performs other duties as directed.
Other Duties
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines
Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy
Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers
Annual Salary
Up to $80,000.00 based on education and experience
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Primary Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM/ Flex schedule available upon review
Location: Oklahoma City & Tecumseh
Education and Experience
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field plus one year of professional experience in industrial relations, safety, safety inspection, safety education, transportation management, engineering, human…