Employee Safety Administrator
About The Position
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Risk Management Division seeks an Occupational Safety and Health leader to direct agency-wide safety and loss control programs. Reporting directly to the Director of Risk Management, the Employee Safety Administrator leads a statewide team of 12 safety professionals serving approximately 1,800 employees across Utah. The role turns safety strategies into lasting practices, strengthens accountability, and fosters a positive safety culture throughout the agency. The position oversees statewide safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, workplace audits and investigations, high-hazard controls, resource planning, risk analytics, incident prevention, and safety technology. It involves collaboration with agency divisions and external organizations, communication with field staff and senior leaders, and occasional emergency response and statewide travel. The work combines office duties with field visits to highway work zones, construction sites, and maintenance facilities. The position is primarily on-site with a field/flex schedule. The salary range is $44.22–$70.14 per hour. The position is full-time and located at the Calvin Rampton Building, 4501 South 2700 West, Taylorsville, Utah. Applicants must successfully pass a criminal history check. The application deadline is November 2, 2026, though the posting may close earlier after the minimum advertising period if sufficient applicants are received.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field, plus six years of full-time OSH experience, including verifiable supervisory or team leadership responsibilities.
- Directly related professional experience may substitute for the education requirement year for year; the posting gives 10 years of total related experience as an example for applicants without a degree.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel statewide.
- Ability to travel statewide and lift up to 30 pounds during field assessments.
- Proven ability to manage multifaceted safety programs, assign resources effectively, and lead organizational change across diverse workgroups.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence, professional judgment, clear technical writing, organizational trust-building, and workplace conflict resolution.
- Thorough understanding of occupational health regulations, risk assessment methods, and safety mitigation strategies.
- Ability to analyze financial and statistical data to support practical program changes.
- Proficiency with standard office productivity suites, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and familiarity with safety databases, reporting dashboards, and basic spatial coordinate tools.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in an occupational safety or business-related discipline.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM), or Safety Management Professional (SMP) certification.
- OSHA Authorized Trainer credentials, such as OSHA 500/501; Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO); or related university safety center certifications.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate statewide safety initiatives, performance goals, and operational action plans.
- Lead and mentor a statewide team of 12 safety specialists, including balancing workloads, conducting performance reviews, hiring, and developing staff.
- Collaborate with agency divisions, regional teams, external organizations, and committees to align safety initiatives with field operations.
- Present technical findings and safety updates to field staff, senior management, and executives.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal OSHA and UOSH standards, transportation safety rules, and internal policies.
- Oversee workplace audits, incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.
- Establish safety protocols for high-risk environments, including highway work zones, heavy equipment operation, trenching and excavation, and fall protection.
- Evaluate staffing, equipment, technology, and funding needs for statewide safety programs.
- Develop business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and educational media to support safety investments and process upgrades.
- Measure program performance, identify operational gaps, and introduce long-term preventive solutions.
- Analyze injury data, worker claims, and safety trends to identify hazards and prioritize preventive measures.
- Coordinate with Workers’ Compensation, Fleet Operations, and training departments to reduce workplace injuries and public costs.
- Respond on-site to major incidents when required and use findings to improve safety policies and training programs.
- Maintain and improve safety software, digital reporting tools, automated workflows, and executive dashboards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
