Citywide Safety Leader - OSHA & Compliance

EHSCareers; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the employee safety program citywide and ensure OSHA compliance across the organization. You will build a culture of safety with employees, supervisors, and leaders while coordinating with Human Resources and external partners.

This role requires strategic leadership and hands-on safety management. The position emphasizes investigations, program development, and continuous improvement through training, audits, and data-driven actions to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health administration, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or related field.
• 7–9 years of experience in safety and/or occupational health, or an equivalent combination.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive Citywide safety program.
• Lead investigations of safety incidents and vehicle accidents to determine root causes.
• Oversee OSHA compliance, recordkeeping, and safety training curriculum.
• Develop safety training and coordinate scheduling with Human Resources.
• Monitor workers’ compensation cases and collaborate to reduce lost time.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health administration, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the employee safety program citywide and ensure OSHA compliance across the organization. You will build a culture of safety with employees, supervisors, and leaders while coordinating with Human Resources and external partners.

This role requires strategic leadership and hands-on safety management. The position emphasizes investigations, program development, and continuous improvement through training, audits, and data-driven actions to