Proactive Safety & Compliance Leader

Washington County, MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead countywide safety initiatives, review incidents, analyze trends, and provide training and resources to supervisors and staff to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong knowledge of OSHA/MNOSHA standards, clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to build collaborative relationships while promoting a proactive safety culture across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Engineering or related field and four years of professional experience in loss control, industrial safety, or industrial hygiene.
• Master’s degree may substitute for two years of required experience.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, IH, ARM or related designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead countywide safety initiatives and monitor safety programs to reduce risk.
• Conduct incident, accident and injury reviews; analyze trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, deliver, and coordinate safety training for employees and supervisors.
• Collaborate with county departments to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Skills

OSHA/MNOSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Collaboration across departments

Proactive safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field

Four years professional experience in safety

Tools

Industrial Hygiene tools

Training software

OSHA compliance software

Job description

Washington County is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead countywide safety initiatives, review incidents, analyze trends, and provide training and resources to supervisors and staff to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong knowledge of OSHA/MNOSHA standards, clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to build collaborative relationships while promoting a proactive safety culture across departments.