Statewide Safety & Loss Control Leader

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

UDOT's Risk Management Division seeks an accomplished Occupational Safety and Health leader to drive agency-wide strategies that protect lives, reduce risk, and ensure every employee returns home safely after every shift.

Reporting to the Director of Risk Management, the Employee Safety Administrator will lead a statewide team of 12 safety professionals protecting about 1,800 employees across Utah, translating safety strategies into lasting practices and strengthening accountability and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in OSH or related field with 6+ years OSH experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel statewide.
• Experience supervising or leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct Safety Programs: Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate statewide safety initiatives, performance goals, and operational action plans.
• Team Supervision: Lead and mentor a statewide team of 12 safety specialists. Responsibilities include workload balancing, performance reviews, hiring, and staff development.
• Cross-Agency Collaboration: Partner with agency divisions, regional teams, external organizations, and committees to align safety initiatives with daily field operations.
• Clear Communication: Present technical findings and safety updates to field staff, senior management, and executives in a manner that aligns with UDOT’s Core Values (Respect, Integrity, and Caring).
• Regulatory Oversight: Ensure agency compliance with state and federal OSHA and UOSH standards, transportation safety rules, and internal policies.
• Site Inspections & Audits: Oversee workplace audits, incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• High-Hazard Controls: Establish safety protocols for high-risk environments, including highway work zones, heavy equipment operation, trenching/excavation, and fall protection.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field

Tools

Safety software

Safety dashboards

Job description

UDOT's Risk Management Division seeks an accomplished Occupational Safety and Health leader to drive agency-wide strategies that protect lives, reduce risk, and ensure every employee returns home safely after every shift.

Reporting to the Director of Risk Management, the Employee Safety Administrator will lead a statewide team of 12 safety professionals protecting about 1,800 employees across Utah, translating safety strategies into lasting practices and strengthening accountability and culture.