Standards and Technical Manager; Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Initial Posting Date: 03/05/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/19/2026

Agency: Department of Consumer & Business Services

Salary Range: $6,834 - $10,569

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Standards and Technical Manager (Occupational Health and Safety Manager
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To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

This position is with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA). Oregon OSHA is responsible for assuring safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers through promulgation and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, and by providing education and consultation to employees and employers.

This is a management service position and is not represented by a union.

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is eligible to telework on a part‑time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.

• Managing, planning and coordinating the activities of the Standards and Technical team, Resource Center, internal training team, and publication specialists
• Working with employers, employer associations, and employees to promote voluntary methods of providing safe and healthful workplaces and market other division services
• Overseeing the adoption process of federal and state‑initiated rules and policies
• Overseeing the development and publication of technical resources, documents, training materials, policy memoranda, letters of interpretation, and codebooks
• Evaluating and recommending revision, deletion, new or continued publication of Oregon OSHA pamphlets, brochures, and other publicly available documents
• Participating on advisory groups with stakeholders and other division staff to develop rules and policies having statewide impact
• Participating in strategic planning, goal setting, and action planning for Oregon OSHA’s Policy Section under the direction of the Policy Manager

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description.

• Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience

OR

• Two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field

• Strong commitment to developing a progressive and diverse workplace culture promoting inclusion, collaboration, and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, employer representatives, labor advocates, and workers.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational safety and health rules, programs, and policies.
• Demonstrated experience in project and process management across teams or groups and managing staff who have multiple tasks with interruptions, priority changes, a heavy workload and competing deadlines
• Demonstrated experience organizing and assigning projects, managing multiple programs and teams, monitoring workflows, and evaluating work products
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring or developing staff members, interpersonal communication, professional writing, and public…