South Dakota State Government
Job Overview
Position: Safety Manager – Department of Transportation, Division of Operations. Location: Pierre (negotiable). Salary: $77,214.24–$90,828.00 annually. Pay Grade: L. Closing Date: 11/05/2025. Responsibilities
Lead DOT safety initiatives, developing and implementing safety policies and programs. Chair the SDDOT Executive Safety Committee, communicating safety program status to executive management. Develop, monitor, and update safety regulatory and awareness policies, revising procedures to meet operational and regulatory changes. Set safety goals and benchmarks, disseminating progress to management and employees. Participate in project safety meetings, incident investigations, root‑cause analyses, and safety incident reviews. Investigate safety complaints, recommend corrective actions, and collaborate with Human Resources on case management and return‑to‑work opportunities. Partner with the State Office of Risk Management to administer risk and loss‑control activities across SDDOT properties. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required. At least five years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment preferred. Preferred certifications: CSP, CIH, CHSP, CPEA, or CHMM. Knowledge of organization‑wide health and safety programs, strategic planning, project management, OSHA standards, and current SDDOT safety policies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills. Excellent organizational detail, leadership, and supervisory observation abilities. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, influence cross‑functional change, analyze safety performance, and employ problem‑solving expertise. Benefits
Health insurance (low & high deductible plans, $0 premium employee‑only coverage). Well‑being program, employee assistance program. Dental and vision coverage. Health savings account. Free basic life insurance policy. South Dakota Retirement System membership with partial state match. Paid leave: 15 vacation days per year, 14 sick days per year, 12 weeks paid family leave for birth & adoption (40 hrs/week), 15 military leave days per year, 11 paid holidays. Longevity pay, semimonthly pay periods, eligibility for meal per diems. Legal and EEO Statements
Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas; all hires must verify U.S. work eligibility via Form I-9 and E‑Verify. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act and is classified as Class A retirement under SDRS.
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Position: Safety Manager – Department of Transportation, Division of Operations. Location: Pierre (negotiable). Salary: $77,214.24–$90,828.00 annually. Pay Grade: L. Closing Date: 11/05/2025. Responsibilities
Lead DOT safety initiatives, developing and implementing safety policies and programs. Chair the SDDOT Executive Safety Committee, communicating safety program status to executive management. Develop, monitor, and update safety regulatory and awareness policies, revising procedures to meet operational and regulatory changes. Set safety goals and benchmarks, disseminating progress to management and employees. Participate in project safety meetings, incident investigations, root‑cause analyses, and safety incident reviews. Investigate safety complaints, recommend corrective actions, and collaborate with Human Resources on case management and return‑to‑work opportunities. Partner with the State Office of Risk Management to administer risk and loss‑control activities across SDDOT properties. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required. At least five years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment preferred. Preferred certifications: CSP, CIH, CHSP, CPEA, or CHMM. Knowledge of organization‑wide health and safety programs, strategic planning, project management, OSHA standards, and current SDDOT safety policies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills. Excellent organizational detail, leadership, and supervisory observation abilities. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, influence cross‑functional change, analyze safety performance, and employ problem‑solving expertise. Benefits
Health insurance (low & high deductible plans, $0 premium employee‑only coverage). Well‑being program, employee assistance program. Dental and vision coverage. Health savings account. Free basic life insurance policy. South Dakota Retirement System membership with partial state match. Paid leave: 15 vacation days per year, 14 sick days per year, 12 weeks paid family leave for birth & adoption (40 hrs/week), 15 military leave days per year, 11 paid holidays. Longevity pay, semimonthly pay periods, eligibility for meal per diems. Legal and EEO Statements
Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas; all hires must verify U.S. work eligibility via Form I-9 and E‑Verify. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act and is classified as Class A retirement under SDRS.
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