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Policy/Appeals and Public Education Manager (Occupational Health and Safety Manager 2). Full-time, hybrid work arrangement. Oregon OSHA, Salem, OR.

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Requisition #: REQ-179870. Salary Range: $7,353 – $11,373. Application Closes: May 27th, 2025.

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 an executive 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 for hybrid remote work on a part-time basis up to once per week, once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. The incumbent may occasionally be asked to work from different offices throughout the state an as-needed basis. 

Here’s what you will do:

As the Policy/Appeals and Public Education Manager, you will direct and oversee the work of professional, technical and support staff in the Policy Section.  You will be responsible for overseeing rule/standards development, adoption, and consistent statewide interpretation, handling appeals of citations, and the Oregon-OSHA public education, publications, and resource center.  You will also manage and foster external relationships with Oregon OSHA’s stakeholders and Region 10 Federal OSHA staff.

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

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience, OR
  • Three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Requested Skills:

  • Strong commitment to developing a progressive and diverse workplace culture promoting inclusion, collaboration, and professionalism
  • Astute at understanding a highly complex set of roles and responsibilities and proven ability to make decisions and communicate such complexities to others
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, employer representatives, labor advocates, or workers
  • Experience organizing or assigning work activities and projects, managing multiple programs or teams, monitoring workflows, and evaluating work products
  • Experience in mentoring or developing staff members, interpersonal communication, and professional writing
  • Strong working knowledge about regulatory or governmental policy development experience
  • Working knowledge of occupational safety and health rules, programs, and policies

Application information:

  • A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.
  • Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications and requested skills listed above and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
  • You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.

Additional information:

  • Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.  On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
  • The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you’re already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.
  • This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
  • Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
  • We hire preferred workers!  For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.
  • The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about DCBS. DCBS Career Fairs and Workshops. Understanding the State Application Process

Help and Support webpage. For more information you may contact us by e-mail at DCBS.Recruiting@dcbs.oregon.gov.

DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.  For more information, please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

Safety Manager. Full-time, on-site. Oregon State University, College of Engineering. Corvallis, OR

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Requisition #: P09111UF. Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000/year. Application Closes: June 8, 2025.

Job Summary

The College of Engineering is seeking a Safety Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The College of Engineering (CoE) at Oregon State University (OSU) occupies over 400,000 square feet that spread across the main campus and some off-campus locations, with a primary presence within the ‘Engineering Triangle’ – a grouping of buildings located on the North-East corner of OSU’s main campus. These buildings house much of the infrastructure that supports the activities needed for our faculty, staff, and students to successfully deliver and execute the College’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.

As a member of the College of Engineering (CoE) Operations team, the Safety Manager reports to the Director of Facilities. The Safety Manager is broadly responsible for developing, supporting, managing, and promoting comprehensive multidisciplinary laboratory, shop, and field research safety programs necessary to maintain a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors in CoE. The Safety Manager will be a member of the larger CoE central operations team, and will report to the CoE Director of Facilities, while working closely with the College of Engineering Safety Advisory Committee, School Heads, Center Directors, faculty and other College administrative team members. This position will be the primary CoE liaison to the OSU Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) department within the Division of Finance and Administration, as well as other campus/state officials and organizationally have a dashed-line report to the Executive Director of EH&S.

The CoE environment and community spans diverse spaces requiring broad based health and safety needs for research laboratories, instructional laboratories, machine shops, field research, offices and public areas. Specific research safety areas can include chemical, biological, electrical (including high voltage), cryogenic, laser, and radiation. Safety needs also extend to student organizations and the portion of CoE research and field work that take place off campus. The position incumbent will need to develop collaborations as needed to enhance the safety culture of these operations. This may include entities such as the radiation safety committee, institutional biosafety committee, chemical safety committee, university health and safety committee, risk management services, and others.

Active support and advancement of University and College diversity, community, equity, and inclusivity are fundamentally embedded into all the Safety Manager’s activities, both as a responsibility and expectation.

Key Responsibilities

Active support and advancement of University and College diversity, community, equity and inclusivity are fundamentally embedded into all the Safety Manager’s activities, both as a responsibility and an expectation.

50% – Safety Program Development and Compliance Management

  • Develop and oversee college policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state environment, health and safety codes, accreditation agency requirements and standards held by Oregon State University.
  • Provide consultative services to faculty, research staff, and students, including guidance to Principal Investigators and student organizations in developing chemical hygiene plans and laboratory safety systems, and establishing safe operating procedures.
  • Coordinate regular laboratory inspections and hazard analyses. Routinely conduct and document safety management by walking around (SMBWA) inspections.
  • Provide guidance to faculty and staff about the regulatory requirements for the university and suggest ways to best assure compliance in research, teaching and service.
  • Work with each department’s safety advisory committee to ensure that a culture of safety is developed and maintained throughout the College.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of safety training programs for faculty, staff, and students that are suitable for an academic environment where there are intrinsically high turnover rates with personnel (particularly students and post-doctoral fellows).

35% – Operational Management & Maintenance

  • Coordinate and maintain the emergency planning documents for CoE working closely with the OSU Department of Public Safety and the City of Corvallis Fire Marshal.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with OSU Environmental Health and Safety, and all other departments and administrative units on campus.
  • Support the emergency response program managed by the OSU Department of Public Safety and participate in planning and communication efforts to ensure appropriate preparation and response on the part of the College of Engineering.
  • Conduct routine checks: Fire extinguisher checks to identify for service, machine room checks for leaks and unauthorized storage, space checks.
  • Respond to local alarm events: Serve as a liaison with Facilities Services and Environmental Health Safety in the event of a local system alarm as appropriate.
  • Support annual fire alarm inspections in partnership with EH&S and City of Corvallis Fire Marshal. Work with appropriate CoE staff, faculty and other campus partners to ensure deficiencies are corrected prior to reinspection.
  • Observes employee work conditions and collaborates with the CoE Facilities Services colleagues to recommend resources to enhance the work environment.
  • Oversee the collection and analysis of data necessary to identify institutional needs, evaluate and direct programs and priorities accordingly to meet regulatory requirements and reporting.
  • Establish criteria for measuring the effectiveness of safety programs, analyze mechanisms for periodic self-assessment of safety programs and provide oversight for comprehensive risk assessments and college wide programmatic reviews.

10% – Supervision

  • Provides guidance and supervision of assigned for student staff: hire and train, plan, approve and assign work; discipline and/or reward; prepare and sign performance appraisals and reviews; develop performance goals and assess performance through written evaluations; coaching and focusing as needed to obtain desired level of performance; discipline or effectively recommend discipline up to and including dismissal; respond to grievances; establishing and ensuring adherence to safety procedures; fostering an ethic for quality customer service; and encouraging continuous procedural improvement.

5% – Other Duties as Assigned & Professional Development

Eligibility and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Public Health, or a related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience related to industry or laboratory safety development and implementation OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and 7-9 years of relevant experience related to industry or laboratory safety development and implementation
  • Demonstrated ability to create and foster a culture of safety, deliver continuous improvements in a complex regulatory environment, and develop positive working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
  • Prior experience conducting safety inspections, hazard analyses, or hazard and operability studies.
  • Strong organizational skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbally and in writing, to enable collaboration with diverse communities.
  • Ability to interact with faculty, staff, and students who care deeply about their research and instruction needs.
  • A high degree of motivation, demonstrated capabilities in planning and prioritization of tasks, ability to be flexible in work assignments, independent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Computer skills that augment and support the performance of the duties of the position. Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office computer applications.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS in an occupational safety area or a profession/science related to environmental health and safety.
  • 10 years of experience in an occupational or environmental health and safety profession.
  • Professional Certification in one or more of the EH&S disciplines i.e. CIH, CSP, CBSP, CHP, CHMM.

Working Conditions

  • This position will require travel to off-campus research stations and other facilities as needed.
  • The employee in this position may be required to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Possible exposure to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, gas anesthetics, radiation, loud noises, wet and slippery floors, and machinery.
  • This position may require working in a confined area with no air conditioning; required to work extended work hours due to emergency situations or increased temporary workload; required to work during inclement weather conditions and during natural disasters; and working in an area of moderate noise levels caused by equipment and radio transmissions.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 8, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:
Janet Knudson
janet.knudson@oregonstate.edu
(541)737-8878

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Additional Information for Applicants

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

  1. VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation – information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

Summer 2025 Safety Intern (Multiple Locations). Full-time, on-site. Cupertino Electric

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Link to Job Announcement is here. Salary Range: $25.77 – $35.23/hour, depending on location and position. Application Closes: not posted.

Internship locations: San Jose, California, San Francisco, California, Los Lunas, New Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada, New Albany, OH, Eagle Mountain, Utah, Boardman, Oregon, Quincy, Washington, Kuna, Idaho, Palo, Iowa, Fairbanks, Indiana, Hinkley, California, De Soto, Kansas, Reno, Nevada.

WHO WE ARE
For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Internship Program at Cupertino Electric, Inc. is a 10-to-12-week program designed to expose undergraduate and post-graduate students to various aspects of CEI’s core markets: Commercial, Data Center, and Energy & Renewables. The program offers students unique opportunities to contribute to real-world projects and make meaningful industry connections. Although we are headquartered in California, we have major projects and offices in many other states including Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Utah.

Below is a detailed example of responsibilities an intern may participate in or contribute to during their time with CEI:

  • Support Crew Foreman/General Foremen in the development of Job Hazard Analyses.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks.
  • Regulatory compliance and audit oversight.
  • Provide regular feedback to project leadership in a constructive manner on needed areas for safety improvement and recognition. 
  • Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.
  • Support Project Leadership in the execution of weekly toolbox safety meetings.
  • Support Project Leadership in the completion of incident investigations.

 ABOUT YOU
We seek the most curious, confident, and resourceful candidates in the US that are interested in the electrical construction industry.  Our most successful new hires flourish because they do not accept the status quo. They work hard, learn and grow from their inevitable mistakes, and enjoy working with a team. 

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
At Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI), we celebrate the challenge. Complex electrical construction projects requiring creative solutions, and this is what we thrive on. As part of the Internship Program at Cupertino Electric, you’ll be on a career development path to safety. You will gain the unique opportunity to start your career in safety in the construction industry. You will be exposed to a wide variety of experiences and tasked with solving a comprehensive set of challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to soak up knowledge from everyone you work with – from the journeyman and general foreman to the safety and project team assigning daily tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that, in the sole judgment and discretion of Company, would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications may qualify.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Current student studying Safety, EHS, or a similar major.

Licensure/Certifications: None required. 

Experience: 0 years of experience required.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

PLEASE NOTE: CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about “job scams” how to avoid them, click here.

CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cupertino Electric Inc. aims to make cei.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact us at ceijobs@cei.com or 1-(877)-747-4CEI.

Investigator III. Full-time, hybrid. SAIF Corporation, Roseburg, OR

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Requisition #: R938. Salary Range: $75,850‏‏‎ ‎-‏‏‎ ‎$89,235 per year. Application Closes: May 19, 2025.

Job Description

Digital images consist of millions of tiny dots called pixels. The more pixels you have, the more clearly you can see the picture. The same is true of workers’ compensation claims. The more information we can gather, the better decisions we can make.

SAIF investigators are like megapixel cameras, documenting facts and validating events to create a more accurate picture so that injured workers can get the help they need. As an investigator, you’ll interview people from all walks of life, including injured workers and their employers, coworkers, witnesses, and neighbors. You’ll search for clues in the field and online, and communicate your findings through clearly written, timely reports and occasional live testimony. Flexibility, organization, and time management are important parts of the investigator’s job.

Please note: This position requires the selected candidate to reside and work in or near the Roseburg, Oregon area.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate investigation requests to determine action required and develop investigation plans. Identify appropriate questions as needed to gather facts.
  • Interview injured workers, providers, employers, witnesses, and other pertinent individuals by phone and in person to obtain facts needed to complete investigations.
  • Investigate third party and catastrophic losses
  • Make field observations and conduct surveillance to identify activity levels and patterns of injured workers and make recommendations for further investigations.
  • Prepare and submit timely, objective, concise and accurate written reports of findings.
  • Secure evidence and documentation as required to support facts gathered through investigation.
  • Testify and present evidence at administrative hearings and other legal proceedings.
  • Develop and refer relevant information to SAIF’s SIU, third party, return –to work, premium audit, safety services, underwriting and other appropriate SAIF resources and divisions.
  • Participate in internal and external training opportunities to develop and maintain a working knowledge of relevant aspects of workers’ compensation rules, regulations, corporate policy, and investigative related issues.
  • Explore diverse perspectives and consistently behave sensitively toward differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. Work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds, and/or work styles.
  • This position requires driving a SAIF vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of SAIF. The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence along with an acceptable driving record according to SAIF’s policy.

The following qualifications are recommended:

  • Three years of investigative experience in insurance claims, criminal justice, or a related field which demonstrates ability to analyze facts and use investigation tools is preferred.
  • Prior experience with workers’ compensation insurance and/or surveillance investigations is preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Other combinations of skills and experience may be considered.

Next step

To receive consideration, please submit your resume with a cover letter by the close of this recruitment. We want your submission to count, so be sure it’s complete. 
 

This recruitment will close on Monday, May 19, 2025.

If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received this recruitment may close early.

Compensation & Benefits

Typical hiring range:‏‏‎ ‎$75,850‏‏‎ ‎-‏‏‎ ‎$89,235.‏‏‎ ‎The pay range for this position is annually based on a full-time schedule. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications & education. 

SAIF provides a wide range of benefits to employees who work at least 20 hours per week, including health care, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more. For additional information about SAIF’s total rewards, visit our website at: Total rewards (saif.com)

*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, seasonal, or temporary employment.

Full salary range:‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎$66,925‏‏‎ ‎-‏‏‎ ‎$111,545


Veterans

We provide preference to qualifying and disabled veterans. For more information please visit saif.com/veterans.

About us

Since 1914, SAIF has been taking care of injured workers, helping people get back to work, and keeping rates low by focusing on workplace safety. Together with our partners, we strive to make Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work.

SAIF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in its workplace.

About Us

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SAIF participates in E-Verify and is an EEO employer and all applicants have rights under state and federal employment laws. If you have questions or are a person with a disability and need assistance, feel free to contact us at jobs@saif.com or 503.373.8040.

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Paid 2025 Summer Internship, Policy-Climate Alliance. Undergraduate or Graduate. Full-time, remote. United Nations Foundation.

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Link to position description can be found here. Salary Range: $17.50 – $20 per hour. Application Closes: until filled. Position timeline: May 27th – August 29th, 2025.

Position Overview 

The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing America’s net-zero future by advancing state-led, high-impact climate action. The Alliance Secretariat helps its members accelerate climate action by providing a broad range of technical, analytical, policy, and capacity assistance and resources. The coalition has also built strong relationships with the federal administration to help create and implement an ambitious, durable national climate framework. For more information on the Alliance, please visit www.usclimatealliance.org.  

The U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat is seeking an intern ready to contribute to its research, policy development, peer-to-peer learning, and coordination work. The intern will respond to specific project-level needs such as tracking policy progress and implementation, drafting policy briefing papers, and providing general coordination and program support. This role is an opportunity to gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the types of policies and actions U.S. states are advancing to drive down GHG emissions across the economy. The intern will be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance staff, consultants, external partners, and member states. 

This is a paid opportunity from May 27th, 2025, to August 29th, 2025, and offers an hourly compensation rate of $17.50 – $20 per hour.

Essential Functions 

  • Working with team members to prepare materials that support major Alliance meetings and workshops, provide additional capacity for database updates, notetaking, and research for policy workgroup meetings.
  • Support rapid response on IRA/IIJA implementation, including tracking announcements from the federal government and state governments, and updating trackers, newsletters, and documents accordingly
  • Support sector leads on the annual report and identify state policy examples
  • Design and conduct landscape analysis/framework outlining the key career pathways, occupations, and re-skilling opportunities needed to reach state resilience and NWL sector and workforce goals, as well as uplift model state examples.
  • Additional support tasks as needed. 

Selection Criteria 

  • Applicants can be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. We also welcome applications from graduates.
  • Strong research skills, ability to write and communicate clearly and concisely. 
  • Demonstrated interest and experience in state climate policy and coalition building. 
  • Experience, familiarity, or interest in federal climate policy.
  • Interest in innovative ways to communicate technically complex materials. 
  • Be responsible, flexible, collaborative, hard‐working, and committed to the mission of the U.S. Climate Alliance. 
  • Fluent in English. 
  • Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy. 
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle stress. 

Paid 2025 Summer Internship for College of Health Graduate Students. Part-time, remote work. Campbell Foundation; Friends of the Children

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Application closes May 23, 2025.

Friends of the Children Summer Research Internship

The Duncan & Cindy Campbell Foundation endow the Campbell Risk and Resilience Seminar Series in the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, within the College of Health at OSU.  The endowment also supports a paid summer internship at Friends of the Children for a COH graduate student. This organization provides one-on-one paid professional mentoring for at-risk children throughout their elementary and high school years.  Further information can be found at https://friendsofthechildren.org/

Summer 2025 internship responsibilities may include:

  • Lead in conducting a survey of program staff at chapters with alumni to understand: (1) How they currently engage alumni; the challenges, opportunities and (2) How they collect information on alumni – what works, what doesn’t, and strategies they believe would be successful to engage a higher % of alumni annually.
  • Lead in conducting online focus groups with chapters who have alumni to de-brief survey findings, develop a greater understanding of the context locally, and gather information that will be useful in planning a strategy to strengthen alumni data tracking in new STATS system and overall alumni engagement across the network.  These focus groups could be with staff and/or alumni. 
  • Interview National staff and youth/young adults involved with our Alumni Speakers’ Bureau and Youth Advisory Council to gain further insight about successful alumni engagement, including how to leverage the benefit of alumni voice to strengthen marketing, program, and evaluation outcomes; and how soon-to-be Alumni want to be engaged with once graduating the program.   
  • Develop and present a report of findings with recommendations for alumni STATS data tracking development and ongoing chapter engagement.  

The ideal intern will:

  • Have knowledge of and a scholarly interest in child and youth development.
  • Have a proven capacity for self-motivated, detail-oriented, independent work.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Work remotely.
  • Preference will be given to a PhD student.
  • Students must be OSU students.

Details:  The internship is half-time (20 hours/week) between July 1st and September 1st, paid at a competitive hourly rate dependent on graduate status. Schedule is flexible and work will be primarily remote unless the intern prefers otherwise. The intern will report directly to Erin Wellington, Quality Assurance and Evaluation Analyst in the FOTC National Office.  At the end of the placement, the intern will be responsible for submitting a report detailing their experience.

Application Process:  Send a letter of interest and CV to halliefordcenter@oregonstate.edu by May 23, 2025. The letter of interest should clearly indicate qualifications for this position and specify how this internship will enhance your program of study. Internship course credit may be available, check with your program. The selected intern will be notified by June 6th, 2025.

Contact Cameron Ballard (he/him), Hallie Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families Program Coordinator. Cameron.Ballard@oregonstate.edu. Tel: 541-737-3673.

Paid 2025 Summer Health & Safety Internship, full-time, on-site. Amy’s Foods, Santa Rosa, CA.

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Requisition #: 2025-3636. Salary Range: $18-23/hour. Application Closes: until filled.

Summary

Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to enjoy it than to intern with Amy’s Kitchen!

We are a family-owned, proudly independent organic food company and Certified B Corporation® whose purpose is to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. Amy’s is committed to cooking authentic great tasting food with high quality, meticulously sourced organic ingredients and making them convenient for consumers. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Details:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Intern to support our Safety Department in promoting and maintaining a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will gain valuable experience in workplace safety and regulatory compliance while contributing to the development and implementation of safety initiatives. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for workplace safety are key to succeeding in this role.

  • Assisting in auditing and updating safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices, as well as regulatory reports.
  • “Add equipment/safety callouts”
  • Project mentorship with the Health & Safety Program Manager
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training. 

Qualifications and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

  • Attending four-year college or university to attain a Bachelor’s degree; or already awarded Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.

Required Skills

  • Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and project leadership skills.
  • Self-starter and a team player that will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with a sense of urgency.
  • Safety-conscious mindset, committed to maintaining a secure work environment.
  • Ability to approach people and easily start a conversation in English and Spanish.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks.
  • Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Language Skills

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
  • Ability to make effective presentations on complex topics to plant management and other stakeholders.
  • Required, Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Reasoning Ability

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold (coolers and freezers) and hot (processing equipment) conditions and moving mechanical parts. 

The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist. Entry-Level, full-time, on-site. Les Schwab Tire Centers, Bend, OR.

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Requisition #: R-12760. Salary Range: not posted. Application Closes: open until filled.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position reports directly to the Safety Manager and is responsible for safety compliance reporting of the stores Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs.  The Safety Specialist works closely with the safety team and store management to collect, prepare, and timely report safety documentation to relevant state and federal agencies.  The Safety Specialist is also responsible for maintaining compliance records, and assists with the implementation of safety policies and procedures. This position will also serve as the Project Manager for the Safety Initiatives Partners (primary safety working group).   

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

30% – Store Support & Program Management

  • Fields incoming EHS calls from Store personnel and provides technical safety and health support
  • Collect, manage and organize all lift inspection reports for all states and coordinate repairs and maintenance of lifts
  • Manage business to business and 3rd party contractor prequalification requirements
  • Assist with waste tire hauling certificate acquisitions and program compliance
  • Provide Store Management with direct guidance on all OSHA non-compliant facility review findings

20% – Reporting

  • Timely and accurate filing of state required compliance permits: ex. Nevada State Fire Marshal, Oregon State Fire Marshal, Browz, ISNetworld. CERS, All business to business contractor pre-qualification packets.

10% – Education

  • Gain additional knowledge in all aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety with training from the Safety Manager and by participating in online and in-field training courses provided by OSHA (all states). Other state and federal environmental and health safety training programs available.

25% – Analytics

  • Provide Environmental, Health and Safety analytics as needed
  • Continue developing risk metrics spreadsheets
  • Maintain Total Recordable Incident Rate and DART rate spreadsheet for all Corporations
  • Assist with maintaining Company vehicle lists
  • Deliver claims metrics report to Risk Services Manager as requested
  • Maintain a pressure vessel program. 

15% – Other Duties as Assigned

  • Assist Risk Services Director with enterprise related risks and Risk Register project related materials.
  • Assist Safety Manager with special projects as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Educational/Experience Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred
  • OSHA sponsored training preferred.

Required Technical Skills/Knowledge:

  • Strong administrative and working knowledge of Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word. Excellent communication skills to interact with store personnel and internal stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage complex data and records
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

General Knowledge and Abilities: General understanding of OSHA safety requirements, State reporting procedures and data analytics.

Physical Requirements: Ability to work in varying weather conditions (when traveling). Ability to lift 40lbs. 

Work Environment: General office environment (90%).

BENEFITS:

  • Annual profit-sharing bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Company-funded retirement plan – no cost to employee
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee discount

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities. This job description is not all inclusive and is subject to change. Additional duties, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned, as necessary. Employment remains “AT WILL” at all times.