Safety Administrator

Working Title:

Safety Administrator Job Class:
Safety Administrator Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Peter
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/20/2026
• Closing Date: 03/04/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
• Division/Unit: DCTSSVS / DCT Qual Health & Safety Polcy
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 8-4:30
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our Quality, Health, and Safety Policy Team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Safety Administrator! This position will ensure a comprehensive safety, health, and risk management program for the assigned DCT facility(s) to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment of care for those we serve. The Safety Administrator will guide their respective sites toward compliance with all local, state, and federal standards, laws, and regulations relating to safety and emergency management and implement an effective occupational safety program to protect the health and well-being of all staff, patients/clients, and visitors.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive safety program that provides a safe environment for people served and staff that will support the mission of DCT.
• Plan, develop, and implement comprehensive programs that focus on employee health and safety and injury reduction. The Safety Administrator shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective occupational safety program at the assigned facilities.
• Assist all assigned facilities to effectively respond to emergency and disaster situations, small and large, inside and outside the facility.
• Develop and maintain a high degree of teamwork with the administration, directors, managers, supervisors, and staff members.

Three (3) years of professional safety and health experience in a large organization or healthcare setting that demonstrates the following:

• Experience identifying occupational safety and health problems and to develop support and implement solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with agencies such as The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health rules and regulations, cumulative trauma injury prevention, ergonomics, techniques of injury prevention, and hazard evaluation.
• A basic understanding of industrial hygiene.

Note:

A bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience. A master’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.

• Master’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, or related field.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist or Certified Safety Professional.
• Healthcare experience in a setting such as a hospital or care setting.
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds…