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Working Title:

Safety & Health Officer 2 - Safety Administrator

Institution:

Bemidji State University

Classification Title:

Safety & Health Officer 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Bemidji

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

Job Description

**Bemidji State University (BSU)** **and** **Northwest Technical College** **(NTC)** invite applicants to join our team as a **Safety Administrator** . The Safety Administrator provides leadership and management in developing, implementing, evaluating and directing BSU and NTC’s occupational safety and health and environmental management programs. This includes policies, procedures, programs, and communications needed to ensure compliance, and related record keeping, with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities of the Safety Administrator** **include:

+ Developing, implementing, and managing BSU and NTC occupational safety and health programs and policies that comply with applicable laws, regulations, and codes; limiting associated risks and liabilities; supporting and promoting a safe and healthy campus environment through a strategy of injury and illness prevention. ( **Percent of Time: 50%)**

+ Consulting with federal and state occupational safety and health officials so that program/policy content, execution and results are monitored and in compliance.

+ Developing and directing department specific plans, policies, and procedures, to contain occupational illnesses and injuries.

+ Providing managers, supervisors, private contractors and employees with direction and technical support to ensure compliance with state and federal occupational safety and health regulations/standards.

+ Recommending changes in procedures, work site environment, protective equipment and devices as appropriate.

+ Directing the University’s Chemical Hygiene/Laboratory Safety Program and serving as the University Chemical Hygiene Officer preparing and updating Chemical Hygiene & Laboratory Safety programs, investigation of laboratory incidents, chemical exposures, and monitoring of storage and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.

+ Monitoring occupational safety and health standards and advising managers and supervisors of changes that affect their campus operations.

+ Assisting with fire code compliance to include emergency response procedures and hazardous material response.

+ Advising and assisting the University’s administration with safety-related evacuations and/or work stoppages. **_**The incumbent will have the authority to order immediate work stoppage, evacuation, or other appropriate action without prior approval in situations or conditions of imminent danger. **_**

+ Developing and managing BSU’s and NTC’s occupational safety, health and environmental compliance education program and related activities for a safe workplace for all employees. ( **Percentage of Time: 25%)**

+ Developing, directing, assessing and presenting university wide safety, health, and environmental compliance training programs for supervisors, employees, and students as requested by departments. Maintaining records of all employee training provided to comply with State and Federal regulations and standards.

+ Investigating and directing mitigation of indoor air quality issues, industrial and office ergonomics, and other environmental and industrial hygiene issues factors or stresses.

+ Providing safety, health, and environmental compliance education/training to faculty and supervisors of student assistants so they become knowledgeable (can train students as needed).

+ Developing and maintaining the university’s Environmental Health & Safety Web Page to educate and promote awareness of training, prevention and current topics.

+ Developing and maintaining the university’s Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on-line program.

+ Developing and administering the University’s environmental and hazardous waste programs ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. ( **Percent of Time: 15%)**

+ The programs include, but are not limited to the following:

+ Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program

+ Hazardous and Infectious/Biological Waste

+ Universal and E-Waste

+ Air Emission Inventory

+ Pollution Prevention and Waste Reduction

+ Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures

+ Under-Ground and Above-Ground Storage Tanks

+ Collecting data, completing, and submitting all required reports to all regulatory agencies.

+ Managing the collection, storage, manifesting and other preparation procedures in relation to disposing of hazardous and infectious waste before transporting to a licensed TSD site.

+ Serving as a resource to managers, supervisors, employees and students regarding proper storage and disposal of waste products; alternating products and methods of operation for source reduction of waste; and maintaining all waste manifests and related records.

+ Managing the university's recycling of universal and E-waste products including the collection, storage, manifesting and shipment of materials.

+ Developing and maintaining a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) plan to restrict/reduce exposure in the event of an accidental release of hazardous materials, the remedial action needed, and reporting requirements.

+ Reviewing all materials and non-monetary donations to quantify the full impact on existing waste streams, creation of new waste streams, and/or whether they will impact the campus’ hazardous waste generator size designation

+ Investigating occupational illnesses and injury incidents on campus, determining causation, designing/implementing remedial action, and preparing/submitting all required documentation. ( **Percent of Time: 10%)**

+ Assisting Human Resources with conducting workers’ compensation agency claim investigations, determining causation, implementing remedial actions, and preparing/submitting the necessary documentation.

+ Evaluating university and statewide workers’ compensation data periodically to evaluate trends and recommending/implementing preventive actions to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses.

Salary Range:

Depends on Qualifications; current pay range is $31.26 – $46.15 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

+ Professional experience working with organizational safety and training.

+ Excellent communication, motivational and leadership skills to build relationships with co-workers, contractors, students, etc.

+ Demonstrated problem solving skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to multi-task and quickly adapt to changes in policies, processes, procedures and priorities.

+ Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualification

+ Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, or related field.

+ Three (3) years of Professional experience in a related field.

+ Teaching and training experience.

+ Ability to obtain Certifications in any of the following: Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.

+ Experience in developing and implementing an employer’s Safety Program.

+ Experience as a professional Safety Officer.

+ A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Other Requirements

+ All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.

+ Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.

+ Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE), which can be found at https://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor/mape.jsp

+ In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MinnState's vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check annually.

+ BSU and NTC are tobacco free workplaces (see policy) (https://www.bemidjistate.edu/commtobacco-free/) .

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Unlimited Full-time; Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Telework (Yes/No)

No

**Inquiries about the position** :

Casey McCarthy, Director of Public Safety

Phone: 218-755-3888

Email: [email protected]

If you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application, contact Mary Miller at [email protected] .

About

UNIVERSITY / COMMUNITY

WHY BEMIDJI:

It’s more than a job. It’s an opportunity for the extraordinary.

_On the idyllic shores of Lake Bemidji, cradled among the limitless natural beauty of the North Woods and neighbored by Minnesota’s three largest Indigenous nations, Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College offer opportunities for the extraordinary._

Bemidji State University has been ranked as one of the top 30 public institutions in the Midwest region by U.S. News & World Report each year since 2019. BSU offers its diverse student body a comprehensive spectrum of opportunities with nearly 120 undergraduate degrees and emphasis areas in more than 50 areas of study, 14 pre-professional programs, and 14 graduate programs and certificates.

As Bemidji State continues its second century of service, our vision is simple: we educate people to lead inspired lives. To achieve this, BSU centers diversity, equity and inclusion as a core value and strives to create a campus culture in which all members are free to be their authentic selves. BSU also proactively engages with Indigenous communities in northern Minnesota and nationwide toward its goal of becoming a destination university.

Northwest Technical College, one of only three pure technical colleges remaining in Minnesota, helps around 1,000 students align their education with their employment goals. NTC offers more than three dozen certificates, diplomas, and degrees in five career paths. For more than 50 years, NTC has prepared students for fulfilling careers in well-paying, in-demand fields. NTC's accessible, affordable, hands-on programs also help employers meet their ever-growing need for a highly skilled workforce. With an open-enrollment policy and affordable tuition, NTC meets students where they are with a convenient mix of on-campus, online, and hybrid courses.

BSU and NTC are members of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, the third-largest system of higher education institutions in the United States. The schools share a unique alignment, with administration and student services generally having dual responsibilities to serve both campuses. Through this alignment, NTC students can take advantage of services, support, activities, and opportunities at BSU that expand and enhance their college experience — such as full access to BSU’s library and the ability to live in BSU’s on-campus resident housing.

For the first time, a joint strategic planning process will guide the future directions for both institutions. The schools are pursuing four shared strategic priorities: student success, the Nisidotaading initiative, northern distinction, and telling our story. These priorities will serve as the foundations for master planning processes for facilities, academic programs, fundraising, information technology, intercollegiate athletics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, among others.

The Nisidotaading initiative — named for an Ojibwe phrase meaning “building mutual understanding” — is creating a statewide center of excellence. It will develop communities of practice meant to help Minnesota State colleges and universities better educate their campus communities on historical trauma and lived experiences of their Indigenous populations, and how to most effectively guide Indigenous students toward their educational goals. In addition, BSU is the first university in the United States to expose all of its students to a course on Indigenous people before graduation.

Bemidji State University acknowledges that it is located on land and water that is the current and ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe and Dakota. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide, forced assimilation, and efforts to alienate the Indigenous inhabitants from their territory here. We honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land, retained tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and cultural resilience. Indigenous people are spiritual and physical caretakers of this land to which we all belong. Bemidji State University respects these sacred lands, stands with the community members from these Nations, and will fight injustice in all its forms.

At Minnesota State, the work we do is more than just a job. In their pursuit of purpose, connection, and growth, our employees play a critical role on our campuses. They develop policies, provide essential services, and work to improve the well-being and quality of life for our students and for all Minnesotans. Minnesota State is committed to equity and inclusion, and we invest in our employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. **Unlock your potential through possibility.**

The City of Bemidji

Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College lie amid the lakes and forests of northern Minnesota. Bemidji State occupies a wooded campus along the western shore of Lake Bemidji while Northwest Technical College lies just three miles east, near Bemidji’s robust industrial district.

The city sits between Minnesota’s three largest American Indian tribal nations: the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the Red Lake Nation and the White Earth Nation. When settling the Bemidji area in 1750, the Ojibwe people named the lake Bemidjigamaag, which means “a lake with crossing waters” as the Mississippi River flows in from the south and exits on the east. Today, a city proper with a population of around 15,000 serves as a regional economic and cultural hub for about 100,000 Minnesotans.

Located just minutes away from a thriving downtown Bemidji, both the BSU and NTC campus communities have convenient access to affordable restaurants, fine-dining experiences, cozy coffee shops, grocery stores — including a natural foods co-op — city parks, and nearly unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. Small, locally-owned shops and art sculptures line Bemidji's downtown streets, while national chains are also found in and around the area. The historic Paul Bunyan Playhouse has a calendar of classic shows, restaurants offer weekly live music performances, the First Friday Art Walk provides a tour of new monthly art exhibits, and annual festivals bring the community together throughout the year.

Additionally, the North Woods setting means students, staff, and faculty have a variety of activities available at their fingertips year-round. With more than 400 lakes — and a 240-acre research forest owned by BSU — within 25 miles of the city, there is easy access to kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boating, paddle boarding, hunting, hiking, biking, foraging, fishing, and more. An expansive network of multi-use trail systems is available for running, cross-country skiing, single-track or fat-tire biking, and skijoring. Further, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing lie just north of Bemidji at the Buena Vista Ski Area.

Bemidji is also near two of Minnesota’s 66 state parks: Lake Bemidji State Park, which sits along Lake Bemidji’s northern shore, and Itasca State Park, home to the majestic Mississippi River Headwaters. Both parks are popular recreational and camping destinations where locals and tourists gather for sailing, swimming, and fishing during the summer months, and skating, hockey, curling, and—yes—more fishing in the winter.

Of course, no tour of Bemidji is complete without a visit to — and a selfie with — its two most famous residents: the iconic statues of Paul Bunyan and his trusty companion, Babe the Blue Ox. The famed duo, which has greeted visitors to Bemidji since 1937, is on the National Register of Historic Places and was once ranked by Kodak as the second most-photographed statue in America.

For further information, visit our websites at:** **http://www.bemidjistate.edu** **and** **https://www.ntcmn.edu

**Review a "special report on how this former lumber town has rebuilt itself as a high-speed, regional center of enterprise" at** Bemidji 2.0 (http://tcbmag.com/news/articles/2017/february/bemidji-2-0)

Other Resources:

+ Visit Bemidji – https://www.visitbemidji.com/

+ 218 Relocate / Greater Bemidji – https://www.218relocate.com/

+ Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce – https://www.bemidji.org/

+ Explore Minnesota – https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/top-things-to-do-bemidji

Statement of Notice

Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College prohibit discrimination and sexual violence of any kind. Contact the Center for Civil Rights Investigation Office if you have concerns regarding discrimination and/or sexual violence. Per Minnesota State System Procedure 1B.3.1 , all universities and colleges must provide contact information of their Title IX Coordinator.

Megan Zothman, Campus Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Phone: (218) 755-2502

1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Deputy Hall, Room 335, Bemidji, MN 56601

_Bemidji State University / Northwest Technical College are Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employers and Educators. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities. Consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service._

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

12-29-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

10-21-2025

Close Date:

11-26-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Mary Miller

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]