Safety Officer

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.

• For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, 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. 

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. 

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) 
   • A resume

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

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: ellen.friedman@stpaul.gov

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. Click here for more information.

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. 

Salary : $74,249 - $97,426