Safety Manager

Lake County Forest Preserve District; Libertyville (IL); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life insurance

PTO & leave

Remote work option

Job summary

Lake County Forest Preserve District in Libertyville, IL seeks a Safety Manager to lead our safety program. You will develop and implement Illinois OSHA‑required programs, align district policies with risk management initiatives, and drive a strong safety culture throughout facilities and grounds operations.

The role includes conducting safety inspections, audits, and task analyses, coordinating emergency response and business resumption plans, and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements Illinois OSHA‑required safety programs.
• Leads safety-focused audits and risk assessments across the district.
• Oversees Emergency Response, Hazardous Chemical reviews, and respirator programs.
• Manages staff performance, recruitment, and training.

Job description

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Safety Manager

Full Time Regular Professional General Offices, Libertyville, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1128

Salary Range: $98,364.00 To $147,548.00 Annually

SUMMARY

The Safety Manager is responsible for the District’s Safety Program. This includes the development and implementation of Illinois OSHA-required programs, along with District policies that align with its Risk Pool initiatives. Implements programs to enhance the safety culture. Develops, implements and audits programs and policies. Conducts safety-focused job task analysis throughout the District. Develops and implements effective facility and equipment inspection programs, analyzes potential loss situations and makes recommendations for change. Conducts a wide variety of safety related inspections. Implements the District’s Hearing Conservation Program, including annual sound level testing and audiograms. Maintains the District’s Emergency Response Plan and Business Resumption Plan. Oversees the Annual Hazardous Chemical Review process. Administers the District’s Respirator Program. Serves as the District’s AED Plan coordinator. Performs supervision, evaluation, training and recruitment of assigned staff. Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations. Performs tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting. Performs lifting tasks up to 50 pounds.

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration, Park and Recreation Administration, Industrial Engineering or equivalent. Five years’ experience in the administration of risk management programs in a non-manufacturing, grounds maintenance, parks and recreation, or natural resource focused industry, including identifying and measuring risk exposures, developing methods for controlling risks and preventing losses. Two years’ supervisory experience. Specialized training in the management of various safety related programs, including Principles of Occupational Safety and Health or Certified Safety Professional designation. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate and decide alternative courses of action in relation to Risk Management situations. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred. Must possess valid driver’s license.

BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE

The District is committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of its staff. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) pension program
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick, paid parental leave as well as community engagement time
• Remote Work (up to 2-days per week upon completion of introductory period