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

Job Class:
Safety & Health Officer 1

• Job
• Location:
  
  Silver Bay
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/11/2026
• Closing Date: 10/07/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Silver Bay-MAPE
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / Work Hours to be determined
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / 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

Job Class:
Safety & Health Officer 1

Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job
• Location:
  
  Silver Bay
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/11/2026
• Closing Date: 10/07/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Silver Bay-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Silver Bay Veterans Home / MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / Work Hours to be determined
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / 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.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Silver Bay! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

This position will serve as the Safety Officer for the MVH-Silver Bay to implement, promote, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate safety and health programs.

The position is designated as part‑time and primarily day shift. The work schedule will include 60 hours per 2-week pay period. The position is initially eligible for a full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the Environmental Health and Safety field which demonstrates experience in 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.

AND

The Successful Candidate Must Also Demonstrate

• 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)…