Title: Safety Supervisor
Requisition Id: 4203
Salary: $58,116.00 - $72,528.00
Salary Grade: S9
Job Location: Commission Headquarters (JEFFE1)
Closing Date: October 3, 2025
Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.
Benefits Include: Paid vacation, sick leave and (13) paid holidays, Health insurance, Flexible schedule, Employment development and training, Clothing allowance, State retirement plan, Employee Credit Union, Deferred compensation saving and investment plan, Tuition reimbursement, Cafeteria program, Paid life insurance, Paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance, Employee wellness and assistance programs, and State Discounts.
To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor,Paul J Imhoff at Paul.Imhoff@mdc.mo.gov or at 573-522-4115, ext. 3228, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
Develop, coordinate and provide a wide range of training and resources to ensure safe working conditions and practices, to foster a Safety First culture.
Essential Job Duties
- Administer self-insurance program for workers' compensation, including managing reporting and investigating claims of on-the-job injuries or incidents.
- Develop Regional relationships to ensure that there are adequate instructors for various safety topics such as: CPR, Wilderness First Aid, UTV, ATV, Driver Enhancement, Cargo Securement, Trailer Backing, and Chain Saw.
- Coordinate advanced specialized training such as: Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Electrical ARC Flash.
- Perform risk management analysis regarding employee safety, workers compensation, public liability, and self-insurance programs.
- Develop and provide training programs that enhance employee safety.
- Participate actively in: State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), State-wide Safety Committee, Accident Review Team, Hunter Accident Review Board, National Safety Council, American Society of Safety Engineers, and Missouri Workers' Compensation Safety Program.
- Actively participate in safety research in an effort to make the Safety First culture more effective.
- Supervise up to two (2) safety admininstrative assistants to support departmental safety functions.
Ancillary Job Duties
- Special assignments as required.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management or related field.
- At least two (2) years of experience in safety program management.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) is preferred.
- Must maintain a valid, current driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to identify hazards and develop a plan to resolve.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff and the public.
- Ability to efficiently produce frequent, well-written documents, articles and correspondence.
- Ability to frequently make professional presentations to large groups.
- Ability to travel frequently and stay overnight occasionally.
- Ability to occasionally participate in weekend training exercises.
Work Environment
- Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
Physical Abilities
- Remain in a stationary position 70% or more of the time.
- Regularly drive long distances.
- Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Regularly lift up to 35 pounds and carry across rough terrain.
- Concentrated attention is required at all times.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.
Exemption Status/Special Notes
This position has been determined to be Exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.
MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.
The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.
Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.
All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.
Nearest Major Market: Jefferson City
Nearest Secondary Market: Columbia Missouri