Safety and Risk Manager

Title: Safety and Risk Manager

Job Number: REQ-69593

Salary: $66,708 - $103,176 per year

Deadline: 08/10/2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Do you have experience in Safety and Risk Management? Have you lead teams carrying out Safety and Risk functions?

If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team as Safety and Risk Manager and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Principal/Executive Manager D.

Our Mission

OPRD’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:

As Safety and Risk Manager, you will manage the Safety and Risk section and staff for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.  This includes leading three positions and providing a wide spectrum of general and specific employee and visitor safety related functions.  Major components of this section include Emergency Management, Visitor Safety & Enforcement, Occupational Safety and Risk. 

In this role, you will encounter diverse work situations involving varied degrees of complexity; complexity is due to compliance requirements with federal, state and local regulations, diversity of safety or employee health issues, and an ample degree of independent decision-making authority within the framework of the assigned Safety and Risk program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) years of experience in supervision, staff-technical, or professional-level work related to Safety and Risk. Two (2) years of this experience must have included program/project leader responsibility involving one or more of the following areas: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation and/or project evaluation, or d) monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent course work (144 quarter or 96 semester hours) in a field related to management, such as Business or Public Administration, or a field related to Safety and Risk, may substitute for Three (3) years of the required experience, but will not substitute for the Two (2) years of specialized experience.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Strong working knowledge of the principles of occupational safety and health, risk management, legal liability and/or commercial insurance.
• A current Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) certification or a current Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification.
• Ability to listen to what people say and ask appropriate questions to obtain needed information.
• Ability to provide factual information based on observation, knowledge and understanding.
• Experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with team members and customers.
• Experience managing, supporting and leading change in an organization.
• Ability to maintain composure and take appropriate action during emergency or emotionally-charged situations.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate courses of action to achieve desired results.
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a fantastic benefits packaging including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
• Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Safety-and-Risk-Manager_REQ-69593

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Safety-and-Risk-Manager_REQ-69593