Safety Supervisor

Safety Supervisor | Salary Range: $37.60 – $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 – $113,086 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our team at our MnDOT Metro District headquarters in Roseville, MN.

WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/

This position is a combination of field and in office work with some flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

Safety is fundamental to the work we do at MnDOT. We are seeking talented individuals who want to apply their safety and health expertise and leadership skills to support the safety and wellbeing of the Metro District’s workforce.

Our Safety Supervisor position leads and directs the employee safety and health and injury management programs for MnDOT’s Metro District. Additional responsibilities include:

• Setting program goals, developing safety measures and strategies, and finding solutions to eliminate workplace hazards.
• Overseeing the work of the safety staff at the district; supervising the development of safety and environmental training for employees.
• Overseeing accident and injury management, investigation and resolution.
• Overseeing the hazardous waste and emergency incident response program.
• Collaborating with safety and health staff across the agency.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits/

• Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
• Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
• Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
• At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years of supervisory experience for a safety, industrial hygiene, or occupational health program OR Three (3) years of advanced professional (10L or higher) experience for a safety, industrial hygiene, or occupational health program.

• Experience must demonstrate:
• Experience with Occupational Safety and Health standards, rules, and regulations sufficient to oversee safety programs and create and implement agency safety training
• Experience with Federal DOT Hazardous Material Regulations, hazardous materials management, and handling/storage of hazardous products
• Experience identifying and analyzing occupational safety and health issues and developing and implementing solutions
• Ability to lead, motivate, and persuade other professionals to complete assigned tasks.

APPLY ONLINE BY 3/3/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
2. Enter the Job Opening ID “84156” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
4. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Ellen

Visit https://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.

Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) – [email protected] | 612.346.8330