Safety Culture Director - State Prog Admin Manager Sr

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* Working Title:

Safety Culture Director*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Manager Senior*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 95545

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** Location** :
Various

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, t his position may be located at any of the following MnDOT locations:
Duluth, Bemidji, Baxter or St. Cloud, Detroit Lakes or Moorhead, Rochester, Windom or Mankato, Willmar, Roseville or St. Paul. The position may work a hybrid schedule or work in the office pursuant to policy requirements. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 07/15/2026

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** Closing Date** : 08/04/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial

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** Division/Unit** :
Operations Division / Operations Division Admin

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** 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.

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** Salary Range:**  $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Administrative

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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.

This position may be located at any of the following MnDOT locations:
Duluth, Bemidji, Baxter or St. Cloud, Detroit Lakes or Moorhead, Rochester, Windom or Mankato, Willmar, Roseville or St. Paul. The position may work a hybrid schedule or work in the office pursuant to policy requirements. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

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.

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.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Two (2) years of managerial experience  
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* * three (3) years of professional level supervisory  
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* * 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 to effectively develop alternative approaches to safety policies, programs, and behavior through agency…