Safety Manager

INTERESTED IN MAKING A REAL IMPACT, PROTECTING A CITY, AND LEADING WITH PURPOSE?

The City of Springfield is seeking a dynamic Safety Manager to lead and strengthen our safety program. This is a high-impact role for a proactive leader who wants to protect employees, improve workplace culture, and reduce risk across diverse departments and job sites. As Safety Manager, you will design and drive safety strategies, conduct inspections and investigations, guide departments on safe work practices, and lead training and compliance efforts that truly make a difference.

You will work hands‑on in the field and at the strategic level – shaping policies, improving systems, and helping to ensure every employee's safety.

If you are passionate about safety, thrive in leadership, and want a meaningful career in public service, this is your chance to make the City of Springfield safer – every day!

To read further about the City’s benefits, .

• 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;

• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in corporate or public safety management functions;
• Directly related work experience may be substituted for the formal education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred.

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 requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, , 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.

All interested candidates
MUST complete the City of Springfield on‑line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.