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Manager, ES Safety

Salary

$98,800.00 - $160,347.20 Annually

Location

Metro Plant - 2400 Childs Rd. St. Paul MN 55106, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00107

Division

Environmental Services

Department

MCES Safety

Opening Date

11/04/2025

Closing Date

11/18/2025 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.More information about us on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (ES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, as well as air and water quality monitoring, to meet future needs. ES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. ES received a Governor’s Award as a Great Place to Work.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Safety Manager provides daily leadership for Environmental Services’ safety programs and staff. Reporting to the Director of Environmental Compliance & Safety, this role turns structure into consistent practice, standardizing processes, ensuring accountability, and supporting field operations.

The Manager coordinates safety work across sites, oversees program implementation, and develops staff capability. Focus areas include reliable systems, clear communication, and steady field presence to maintain compliance, strengthen culture, and ensure safe, consistent work across all facilities.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement (remote and in-person) for one to two days per week. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What you would do in this job

+ Lead daily operations of the Safety Department—setting priorities, coordinating site coverage, and ensuring timely follow-up on incidents, audits, and requests.

+ Develop, lead, and hold accountable a team of Safety Specialists to ensure consistent use of systems, completion of deliverables, and visible field engagement.

+ Implement standard processes, tools, and EHS management software to support Environmental Services’ Safety System—ensuring repeatable, transparent, and measurable outcomes.

+ Build and maintain strong partnerships with plant management, maintenance, construction, and operations leaders to ensure practical, field-ready safety solutions.

+ Oversee safety program improvement and ensure alignment with regulatory and internal standards.

+ Use data and documentation to monitor program performance and communicate progress to leadership.

+ Promote a balanced approach to safety that links compliance, field practicality, and continuous improvement.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of experience and completed education. Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or related field. Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible work experience in a safety-related role, such as risk management, industrial hygiene, or environmental management. Safety experience in an industrial or wastewater setting. Strong understanding of safety regulations, risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency response planning, and safety training:

+ High school diploma AND ten (10) years of experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

+ Associate's degree AND eight (8) years of experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

+ Bachelor's degree AND six (6) years of experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

+ Master's degree AND four (4) years of experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

License Requirement: Valid driver's license

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

+ Proven experience managing safety operations in industrial, utility, or public-sector environments.

+ Demonstrated success in leading and developing professional staff.

+ Ability to build relationships and credibility with field staff, supervisors, and leadership teams.

+ Clear, professional communication skills and a grounded, collaborative leadership style.

+ Experience using or implementingEHS management software(Origamipreferred).

+ Familiarity with data tracking, dashboards, and performance metricsto monitor program progress.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

+ Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, MN-OSHA, and other regulatory standards, laws, rules, and policies and procedures relating to health and safety.

+ Skilled in providing effective work direction to staff, managing employee development and training, coaching, and mentoring.

+ Skilled and persuasive in dealing with others both inside and outside of the department. Interactions with others generally require influencing, informing, and negotiating with individuals to gain their understanding, cooperation, and action. Interactions may involve efforts to persuade and negotiate with other representatives or officials outside of the organization, but do not have the authority to act on behalf of the organization in matters where there are legitimate differences of opinion.

+ Ability to translate broad agency goals into specific program objectives and action plans.

+ Demonstrates servant leadership and a human-centered approach.

+ Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes.

+ Demonstrates an ability to achieve results and add value to the organization by collaboratively identifying and partnering to implement appropriate strategies and assuming responsibility for results.

+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers or clients.

What you can expect from us:

+ We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

+ We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

+ We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Union/Grade: MANA/Grade J

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

Full Salary Range: $47.50 - $77.09 hourly; $98,800 - $160,347 annually

* The starting salary will depend on the selected candidate's experience, skills, and education, as well as internal salary equity. Additionally, this position offers a generous benefits package.

Work Environment:

You would perform your work in an office environment and an industrial plant. Work may sometimes require travel to other facilities. This position at times works near moving parts or equipment, is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and to outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

+ We review your minimum qualifications.

+ We rate your education and experience.

+ We conduct a structured panel interview.

+ We complete a leadership assessment.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are job-related and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please [email protected].

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic

+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

+ parking at many job locations

+ fitness centers at many job locations

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important thatyour application shows all relevant education and experienceyou possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

+ Yes

+ No

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How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other

03

If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

04

Please select the option below that matches your education and experience level.

+ Bachelor's degree, or higher, in occupational health, industrial safety, risk management or related field AND six (6) years of progressively responsible safety experience in an industrial environment

+ Associate degree in occupational health, industrial safety, risk management or related field AND eight (8) years of progressively responsible safety experience in an industrial environment

+ High school diploma or equivalent AND ten (10) years of progressively responsible safety experience in an industrial environment

+ Some education in occupational health, industrial safety, risk management, or related field, AND/OR some safety experience in an industrial environment

+ None of the above

05

If you answered that you have a post-secondary degree in question #4, please indicate the subject area and type of degree. If this does not apply, write 'N/A'.

06

Describe your experience in an industrial environment working with environmental health and safety. Include your job duties, job title and where this experience took place. If this does not apply, write 'N/A.'

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Do you have three (3) or more years of experience supervising or managing technical and professional staff?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered 'yes' to question #7 - Describe how you have managed a team of safety professionals or technical staff. *What methods did you use to track work, set expectations, and hold staff accountable? *How did you balance support with performance oversight? If you answered 'no' - write N/A.

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Share an example of a process or tool you developed that improved how safety work was managed or tracked. *What problem did it solve? *How did you maintain accountability and morale during the change? If this does not apply to you, write 'N/A.

10

Describe a time when you helped a team adjust to new processes, systems, or expectations. *What steps did you take to support staff through the transition? *How did you maintain accountability and morale during the change? If this does not apply to you, write 'N/A.

11

Describe how you have built credibility and collaboration with operations or maintenance staff. *What did you learn about aligning safety expectations with field realities? If this does not apply to you, write 'N/A.

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If you answered 'yes' to question #11, please describe the leadership and change management training or certifications. If this does not apply, write 'N/A.' If this does not apply to you, write 'N/A.

13

Tell us about your experience implementing or using a system for tracking safety, compliance, or performance (for example, Origami or similar EHS Management software)/ *How did you use data or dashboards to track progress and drive improvement? If this does not apply to you, write 'N/A.

14

Describe your experience working with minority and/or cross-cultural communities. If this does not apply, write 'N/A.'

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Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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