Safety Culture Director - State Program Administrator Manager Senior

Safety Culture Director - State Program Administrator Manager Senior

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers.

To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title:
Safety Culture Director
Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Manager Senior
Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 07/15/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/04/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial
• Division/Unit
  :
  Operations Division / Operations Division Admin
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  Yes, regular in-state travel is required (approx. 30-40% of the time) and may include overnight stays. Occasional out-of-state travel (typically 2-4 times per year) is required for attendance at meetings, conferences, etc. and may include overnight stays.
• Salary Range
  : $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 220 - Manager/Unrep

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.

This position is responsible for leading and advancing a progressive, agency‑wide safety culture.
Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing safety culture innovations across functional groups, districts, and specialty offices through onsite engagement.
• Providing leadership to strengthen psychological safety and promote a consistent, proactive safety culture.
• Maximizing the safety culture budget to support agency‑wide safety innovation.
• Collaborating with Emergency Management, Safety & Workers’ Compensation, the Safety Director, and the Assistant Safety Culture Director to integrate safety culture and compliance.
• Working closely with the Safety Leadership Team, Department‑wide Safety Committee, Safety Professional Group, and other teams to achieve shared safety outcomes.
• Representing the department on matters related to safety culture advancement, including presenting recommendations to Senior Leadership and other leadership groups.
• Representing the department at national safety conferences, peer reviews, and other safety‑focused events.
• Engaging all staff to reinforce their responsibility for personal and team safety and adherence to safe work practices.
• Supporting managers and supervisors in fully embracing their roles as safety leaders.

Two (2) years of managerial experience OR three (3) years of professional‑level supervisory OR four years of advanced professional experience leading safety and safety culture efforts in a large organization.

If you meet the above requirements, you must provide a two-page cover letter summarizing your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter and resume to the online application.
Your application will not be considered if you do not submit the required cover letter.

• Leadership:
  Leadership and motivational skills sufficient…