Standards and Technical Manager (Occupational Health and Safety Manager 1)

Initial Posting Date:

03/05/2026

Application Deadline:

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 1)

Job Description:

Our mission...

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.

What’s in it for you:

• 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 the 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.

Here’s what you will do:

As the Standards and Technical Manager, your duties will include:

• 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 P