Strategic Occupational Safety & Health Lead

City of Saint Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

The City of Saint Paul’s Public Works Department seeks an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to develop safety programs, train staff, and investigate injuries and hazards. The role is based in Saint Paul, MN, with daytime office work and occasional training sessions requiring some evenings or weekends.

You will implement OSHA-compliant safety education, manage emergency plans, and coordinate with federal/state agencies, contractors, and internal teams to reduce risk and improve workplace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or related field and four years of safety experience.
• Experience in safety program development and safety training.
• Knowledge of OSHA compliance and safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate workplace injury and prevention programs and policies.
• Create and implement safety education and training programs for employees.
• Establish and update emergency management plans and investigate incidents.
• Serve as main contact for federal/state agencies and for contractors/suppliers.
• Identify accident prevention measures and lead safety inspections.
• Lead safety meetings and advise management on injury trends and safety gaps.

Skills

Safety program development

Safety training

OSHA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

4 years of safety program development & training experience

Job description

The City of Saint Paul’s Public Works Department seeks an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to develop safety programs, train staff, and investigate injuries and hazards. The role is based in Saint Paul, MN, with daytime office work and occasional training sessions requiring some evenings or weekends.

You will implement OSHA-compliant safety education, manage emergency plans, and coordinate with federal/state agencies, contractors, and internal teams to reduce risk and improve workplace