Safety & Wellness Manager, Operations & Policy Analyst 3 - Salem, OR (Hybrid)

Initial Posting Date:

11/06/2026

Application Deadline:

11/18/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6,834 - $10,076

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Safety & Wellness Manager, Operations & Policy Analyst 3 - Salem, OR (Hybrid)

Job Description:

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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• •As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection 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