Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Promote safety program strategies for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and promoting an agency culture of safety and healthy work practices among employees at the Department of Public Safety (DPS). This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and directing the agency-wide comprehensive workplace safety and health program, identify and implement workplace violence prevention strategies and lead the agency towards a culture of safety, health and wellness, across all facilities, field locations, and with regard to telework. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible to bargaining unit and state policy requirements related to workplace safety and health, including inspections and corrections to workplace environments. 

*This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the needs of the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of related professional-level work experience in the field of occupational safety and health.
  • Associates degree in the field of Occupational Safety and Health, or closely related field can substitute six (6) months of experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or close related field can substitute one (1) year of experience.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health rules and regulations, ergonomics, techniques of injury prevention, and hazard training. 
• Experience in conducting and developing safety trainings. 
• Leadership skills sufficient to effectively facilitate meetings and bring groups and committees to productive and solutions-focused conclusions.
• Effective communication skills, to prepare and lead discussions and presentations with varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to identify occupational safety and health problems sufficient to develop, lead, support and implement solutions.
• Computer skills including knowledge of software systems such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and safety and industrial hygiene related instrumentation. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or other closely related field.
• Certified Safety Professional certification.
• Experience in developing and implementing occupational safety, health, and environmental programs.

Physical Requirements

Medium: Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50-pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. The job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for an extended period.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

1. Criminal History Check
2. Reference Check
3. Fingerprints (MNJIS)
4. Driver's License

Application Details

How to Apply  

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email  careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to 

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Marcia Reding at  marcia.reding@state.mn.us or 651-201-7296.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Marcia Reding at  marcia.reding@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept  

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota. 

Working together to improve the state we love. 

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? 

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits  

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:  

• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 12 paid holidays each year 
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care 
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. 

When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. We need diverse and talented individuals – like you – to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota.

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When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. We need diverse and talented individuals – like you – to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota.

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