State Safety Coordinator

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a state safety coordinator to lead the department's occupational safety, security, and industrial hygiene programs. The role operates under general supervision and drives safety culture through strategic planning and policy development.

The position requires coordinating cross-functional safety activities, developing training, and reviewing incidents to implement corrective measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, Public Administration, Safety Management, or related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in safety management or risk management, OR
• Twelve years of experience in safety management or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities related to occupational safety, security, and industrial hygiene programs.
• Refines the vision and implements strategies to drive safety culture within the department.
• Develops safety policies, rules, regulations, and safe operating procedures aligned with federal, state, and consensus standards.
• Organizes and delivers training sessions related to occupational safety, security, and risk reduction.
• Reviews incidents to determine causation and recommends corrective measures to prevent recurrences.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Central Office, 830 MoDOT Drive, Jefferson City, MO

Remote work from an approved MoDOT location may be considered.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The state safety coordinator is responsible for leading the department's occupational safety, security, and industrial hygiene programs. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinates activities related to the department's occupational safety, security, and industrial hygiene programs.
• Refines the vision and implements strategies to drive the culture of the department's safety programs.
• Develops safety policies, rules, regulations, and safe operating procedures consistent with federal, state, and national consensus standards.
• Performs, organizes, and develops training sessions related to occupational safety, security, and risk reduction program.
• Reviews employee incidents to determine causation and develops recommended corrective measures and process changes to prevent recurrences.

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, Public Administration, Safety Management, or related field, AND eight years of experience in an area related to safety management or risk management, OR
• Twelve years of experience in an area related to safety management or risk management.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional license is preferred.
• MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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