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Safety Administrator

State of Minnesota • Stillwater, MN • 17h ago

Working Title: Safety Administrator

Job Class: Safety Administrator

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 88416

Location : Statewide

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/22/2025

Closing Date : 09/02/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT Qual Safety & Hlth Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our Quality, Health, and Safety Policy Team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Safety Administrator! This position will ensure a comprehensive safety, health, and risk management program for the assigned DCT facility(s) to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment of care for those we serve. The Safety Administrator will guide their respective sites toward compliance with all local, state, and federal standards, laws, and regulations relating to safety and emergency management and implement an effective occupational safety program to protect the health and well-being of all staff, patients/clients, and visitors.

Primary responsibilities:

Develop and implement a comprehensive safety program that provides a safe environment for people served and staff that will support the mission of DCT.

Plan, develop, and implement comprehensive programs that focus on employee health and safety and injury reduction. The Safety Administrator shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective occupational safety program at the assigned facilities.

Assist all assigned facilities to effectively respond to emergency and disaster situations, small and large, inside and outside the facility.

Develop and maintain a high degree of teamwork with the administration, directors, managers, supervisors, and staff members.

This position will travel often to sites throughout the Southern MN Region to include (but not limited to) the Rochester, Willmar, and Twin Cities areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of professional safety and health experience in a large organization or healthcare setting that demonstrates the following:

Experience identifying occupational safety and health problems and to develop support and implement solutions.

Ensuring compliance with agencies such as The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Thorough knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health rules and regulations, cumulative trauma injury prevention, ergonomics, techniques of injury prevention, and hazard evaluation.

A basic understanding of industrial hygiene.

Note: A bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience. A master's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, or related field.

Certified Industrial Hygienist or Certified Safety Professional.

Healthcare experience in a setting such as a hospital or care setting.

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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