Department Safety Coordinator

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and making a real difference every day? The City of Springfield is looking for a Department Safety Coordinator to join our team and support both the Environmental Services and Public Works departments. In this role, you'll lead safety initiatives that protect our employees and the public, help shape policies, and support a strong safety culture.

You'll work closely with a dedicated team across departments, conduct workplace safety reviews, deliver impactful training, and provide hands‑on guidance to supervisors and staff.

Environmental Services and Public Works staff operate daily in the field, delivering essential services such as clean water, solid waste, street maintenance, and stormwater management. As Safety Coordinator, your role is to help these teams perform their work safely, so you can see the direct impact of your contributions each day.

• Graduation from a four‑year accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related discipline.
• Two years of experience in corporate or public safety management functions.
• Experience must be commensurate with department specialty for the current vacancy.
• Directly related work experience may be substituted for the formal education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre‑employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be made by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417‑864‑1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave.

Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug testing is required.