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Safety & Health Officer / part-time position

State of Minnesota • Fergus Falls, MN • 4h ago

Working Title: Safety Officer

Job Class: Safety & Health Officer 1

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Job ID : 90204

Location : Fergus Falls

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 11/12/2025

Closing Date : 11/25/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Fergus Falls-MAPE

Division/Unit : Fergus Fall Veterans Home / Safety & Health

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly

Classified Status : Classified

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

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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

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.

Become part of the Fergus Falls Veterans Home team!

This position will serve as the Safety Officer for the Minnesota Veterans Home-Fergus Falls to implement, monitor and evaluate safety and health programs.

This position is designated as part-time and primarily day shift hours. The work schedule will include at least 40 hours per 2-week pay period. This position is initially eligible for partial employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years experience in Environmental Health and Safety field which demonstrates experience in at least two if the following:

Maintaining and auditing safety programs

Workers Compensation

Promoting health and wellness programs

Occupational health and safety regulations

*Note: A bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management/Control, Occupational Safety, Safety Management/Science. Safety Engineering, or a closely related field may substitute for one year experience. An associate's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management/Control, Occupational Safety, Safety Management/Science. Safety Engineering, or a closely related field may substitute for 6 months of experience.

AND

The successful candidate must also demonstrate:

Knowledge of occupational health, safety and environmental health regulations (for example, Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), Minnesota OSHA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) regulations.

Analysis and critical thinking skills sufficient to analyze information, develop and implement strategies to improve safety and health of employees, residents and other customers.

Communication skills sufficient to write and present safety-related investigations and progress reports.

Ability to implement and present to individuals and groups of employees on safety and health issues.

Preferred Qualifications

Three or more years in the Environmental Health and Safety field as described above in the minimum qualifications.

A bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management/Control, Occupational Safety, Safety Management/Science. Safety Engineering, or a closely related field may substitute for one year experience.

Knowledge of Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), federal Veterans Administration and/or MN Department of Health Regulations for healthcare settings.

Experience working in a healthcare or long-term care facility.

Experience conducting inspections, determining compliance, and enforcing adherence of OSHA laws and regulations.

Knowledge of the operation of security camera systems

Knowledge of emergency preparedness and management.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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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