What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Officer position at City of Saint Paul, MN?
Salary : $74,249.28 - $97,426.08 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 25-UNSP-01133
Department : Saint Paul Regional Water Services
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
About the Position
Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) is dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable water services to our community. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in service. As a crucial part of our mission, we are looking for a skilled Safety Officer to join our team. We offer an equitable and inclusive workplace, competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits.
SPRWS provides drinking water to customers in the City of Saint Paul in addition to several surrounding suburban communities including Maplewood, West Saint Paul, Lauderdale, Falcon Heights, Mendota, and Mendota Heights. Our valued employees provide water for 450,000 customers and manage the largest water distribution system in Minnesota. This position provides an opportunity to perform important and meaningful work in a team-oriented environment.
Here's what you can expect to do :
Perform full-performance professional work involving :
- Leads the utility in maintaining regulatory compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Planning (RMP). Coordinates the PSM / RMP programs across the utility.
- Maintains and conducts safety education and training programs. Becomes the subject matter expert on the curriculum selection, scheduling, and delivery of our on-line training.
- Updates procedures, programs, policies, guidelines, SOPs, forms, and plans as necessary.
- Conducts investigations and periodic inspections of work sites and SPRWS facilities.
- Investigates occupational accidents, injuries, and potentially hazardous environmental conditions. This is accomplished by examining causes, maintaining and analyzing records, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Participates in utility wide safety committee meetings.
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Our Benefits : We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging : The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
A bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in safety program development and safety training. A Master's Degree in Safety may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. No substitution for education.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
How to Apply
A resume
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Learn more about our Hiring Process
Open Job Posting : This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process : Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview / hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening : This position requires a medical examination, driver's license check, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information :
Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533
Email :
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran's Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include :
City Paid Benefits
Optional Benefits
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
Do you possess a Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license?
Please select from the following options. Which tasks do you have experience performing. Check all that apply.
Based on your selections above, please describe your work related experience with each task. Please include your role, responsibility, and length of experience performing each task. Type N / A if you selected none of the above.
Please describe your experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP)?
Please describe your experience with training individuals in a classroom environment to include presenting educational material and providing hands-on training as required.
I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
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Salary : $74,249 - $97,426
