Safety Officer - Safety & Health Officer 1 ​/ Part-Time, Day Shift

Job Class:
Safety & Health Officer 1

• Job
• Location:
  
  Bemidji
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/11/2026
• Closing Date: 08/24/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Bemidji Veterans Home / Safety & Health
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday-Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Working Title:
Safety Officer

Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job
• Location:
  
  Bemidji
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/11/2026
• Closing Date: 08/24/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Bemidji Veterans Home / Safety & Health
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday-Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Become part of the Bemidji Veterans Home team!

This position will serve as the Safety Officer for the Minnesota Veterans Home - Bemidji to implement, promote, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate safety and health programs.

This position is designated as part-time and primarily day shift.
The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per 2-week pay period
. The position is initially eligible for a full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link

Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Two years of experience in the Environmental Health and Safety field which demonstrates at least two of the following:

• Maintaining and auditing safety programs
• Analyzing workers compensation data and/or identifying ways to mitigate risk
• Developing and/or promoting health and wellness programs
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Note:
  
  A bachelor’s degree in safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management/Control, Occupational Safety, Safety Management/Science, Safety Engineering, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience. An associate’s degree in safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management/Control, Occupational Safety, Safety Management/Science, Safety Engineering, or a closely related field may substitute for 6 months of experience.

• Knowledge of occupational health, safety and environmental health regulations (for example, Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), Minnesota OSHA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) regulations).
• Analysis and critical thinking skills sufficient to analyze information, develop and implement strategies to improve the safety and health of employees, residents, and other customers.
• Communication skills sufficient to write and present safety-related investigation and progress reports.
• Ability to implement and present training to individuals and groups of employees on safety and health issues.

• Three or more years in the Environmental Health and Safety field as described above in the minimum qualifications.
• A bachelor's degree in safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management/Control, Occupational Safety, Safety Management/Science, Safety Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), federal Veterans Administration and/or MN Department of Health regulations for healthcare settings.
• Experience working in a healthcare or long-term care facility.
• Experiencing conducting inspections, determining compliance, and enforcing adherence to OSHA laws and regulations.

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for this position. When conducted, the finalist must pass the DHS background check.
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