Job Details

BWC's core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC's seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the creation and implementation of policies for multiple units, including Business Consulting, Underwriting, Premium Audit, Employer Programs, Outreach, Compliance, Self-Insured, and Systems Support.
• Develop and manage both short and long term business plans to ensure services meet the needs of Ohio's injured workers and employers.
• Oversee budgeting activities to ensure financial efficiency and compliance across Employer Management Services.
• Represent BWC positively by building strong relationships with industry groups and the public; deliver presentations to stakeholders, legislators, and community members.
• Directly supervise department directors, assess staffing needs, and make key personnel decisions including hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate and implement employer related programs, ensuring alignment with field staff and the Division of Safety & Hygiene.
• Handle sensitive documents with discretion, determining appropriate access to confidential information.

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of:

• Agency, Division & Departmental policies & standard operating procedures (developed after employment).
• Supervisory principles & techniques.
• Employee training & development business administration.
• Applicable state & federal laws, rules, procedures & standards governing fiscal & budgetary operations.
• Interviewing.
• Counseling.
• Human & public relations.
• State & federal laws related to governing Workers' Compensation.
• Management.
• Manpower planning, strategic planning, government structure & processes.
• Labor laws, budgeting, public relations, customer service.

Skill in:

• Innovative measures, creative & analytical thinking.
• High level communication.
• Policy development & implementation.
• Software (e.g., MS Office Suite, MS Project).
• Use of field management & tracking tools.
• Operation & updating BWC Systems (e.g., CoreSuite, UDS).

Ability to:

• Function in fiduciary capacity (i.e., pursuant to OAC 123:1-5-01 Unclassified service).
• Identify problems in complex sets of variables, adapt professionally to unexpected demands.
• Speak & present complex & sensitive issues to large groups and portray a positive image.
• Remain abreast of current business trends, gather critical data & draft reports.
• Address sensitive inquiries, build & maintain a positive working atmosphere of growth & participation.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions.
• Read & record figures accurately; maintain accurate records.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in policy development and implementation within large organizations, with strong knowledge of agency, division, and departmental procedures.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic business planning, including the development of both short and long term plans that address stakeholder needs.
• 4+ years of experience in budget oversight, ensuring financial efficiency and compliance with fiscal policies.
• 3+ years of experience engaging with stakeholders, maintaining positive relationships with industry groups and the public, and representing the organization effectively.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience, including responsibility for staffing decisions such as hiring, promotion, discipline, and performance management.

Unusual Working Conditions:

• This position is overtime exempt.
• THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PERSUANT TO ORC 124.11(A)(9).
• Position requires travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must provide their own transportation and/or legally operate a state owned vehicle.
• The final external applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will NOT be offered employment.
• The final applicant for this position must submit to and pass an extensive background check by the Ohio State Patrol prior to appointment.
• WEATHER ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY EMPLOYEE