Salary : $63,897.60 - $105,788.80 Annually
Location : Liberty ST Main Office: 700 W Liberty St, Louisville, KY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-109
Division: Facilities and Security Division
Department: Security
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 17/18
Work days & hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM with on call responsibilities
Job Summary
This vacancy will be filled as a Health & Safety Administrator or Senior Health & Safety Administrator based on candidate qualifications. Salary ranges are as follows:Health & Safety Administrator $63,897.60-$97,427.20Senior Health & Safety Administrator $68,785.60-$105,788.80
Health & Safety Administrator
Assists the Senior Health & Safety Administrator with the development, implementation and administration of MSD's Health, Safety and Loss Control Programs in order to assure the optimum safety of MSD's employees. Develops and maintains positive support relationships with MSD management and employees, local industries, regulatory agencies, emergency response agencies and employer safety & health related professional organizations.
Senior Health & Safety Administrator
Creates and enforces safe work practices, job sites and facilities throughout MSD. Prepares designated employees to respond to potential emergencies. Works as a partner with management to integrate practices that reduce risk of injury into operational procedures. Monitors for compliance and provides enforcement when necessary.
Essential Job Functions
Health & Safety Administrator
Assists with developing and continually updating MSD's Health and Safety Program to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Reviews, researches and implements new standards and policies. Investigates health complaints such as respiratory and skin illnesses. Administers MSD's Drug & Alcohol Policy including policy changes, employee testing and data management. Administers MSD Vehicle Accident Review Committee (VARC) including policy changes, assist and substitutes with chairing the committee, investigating vehicle accidents and data management. Assists the training department in developing materials and providing training to MSD employees and outside agencies regarding employee safety. Reviews proposed construction documents to assure compliance with MSD safety regulations. Reviews processes and equipment and provides input to operations, maintenance and engineering personnel concerning technical safety problems. Surveys MSD facilities and job sites for safety/loss control compliance, both independently and in conjunction with enforcement agencies. Conducts and/or coordinates industrial hygiene surveys which includes noise and air monitoring. Administers MSD's mandatory occupational health screening such as audiograms, respirator exams, CDL exams and special exams. Administers MSD's Material Safety Data Sheet Program, Asbestos & Lead Program and Radiation Safety Program. Performs all other duties related to safety activities and employee protection.
Senior Health & Safety Administrator
Develops and administers MSD's Health & Safety Program to assure compliance. Develops and administers MSD's emergency response program including hazardous materials response, facility evacuation procedures and employee injury or illness response to assure compliance. Administers Drug and Alcohol Policy and Vehicle Accident Review Committee (VARC), including policy changes, testing, investigating vehicle accidents and data management. Administers MSD's mandatory occupational health screenings such as Audiogram, Respirator and CDL exams. Administers Material Safety Data Sheet Program, Asbestos & Lead Program and Radiation Safety Program. Responsible for employee readiness training and related equipment procurement and/or developing materials and providing safety training. Responsible for enforcing adherence to safety policies and procedures. Reviews proposed construction documents to assure compliance with MSD Safety Regulations. Provides feedback to management regarding employee adherence, initiating disciplinary actions when needed. Develops and administers all Personal Protective Equipment programs. Develops and administers all safety equipment programs. Investigates health complaints such as respiratory and skin illnesses. Conducts and monitors accident investigations including employee injury, vehicle accident and damage to MSD facilities. Responds to all after hours' injuries and accidents as directed. Monitors and inspects MSD buildings and facilities for compliance with local, state and federal safety statutes (OSHA, NFPA, NEC, etc.) and property insurance requirements. Serves as Chair of the Health & Safety Committee(s) and/or VARC Committee. Plans and coordinates committee activities and recommendations. Administers all workplace safety promotions. Performs all other duties related to safety activities, employee protection and emergency response.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary to the Work
Health & Safety Administrator
Knowledge of MSD health and safety regulations; knowledge of MSD policies and procedures; knowledge of safety related local, state and federal regulations; knowledge of environmental safety management practices; knowledge of chemical toxicology; skill in delivering various training programs to a diverse workforce; skill in oral and written communication; skill in managing multiple priorities; skill in operating a PC and associated Windows environment software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite); ability to monitor chemical and physical hazards; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work effectively; ability to establish goals and priorities; ability to promote positive relationships and work habits in the workplace; ability to identify safety hazards and recommend solutions; ability to conduct accident investigations; ability to resolve problems; ability to exercise tact and diplomacy; ability to maintain accurate and confidential records/information; ability to exercise judgment and discretion; ability to be courteous and helpful under pressure; ability to work under adverse working conditions such as inclement weather; ability to work effectively under heavy, unpredictable surges in workload and deadline pressure; ability to work outdoors, at night, shift work and overtime.
Senior Health & Safety Administrator
Knowledge of MSD health and safety regulations; knowledge of MSD policies and procedures; knowledge of safety related local, state and federal regulations; knowledge of environmental safety management practices; knowledge of first aid, CPR, NEC, confined space operations, hazardous material operations and emergency response procedures; knowledge of OSHA regulations; skill in delivering various training programs to a diverse workforce; skill in oral and written communication; skill in managing multiple priorities; skill in operating a PC and associated Windows environment software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite); ability to plan, organize and coordinate work effectively; ability to establish goals and priorities; ability to promote positive relationships and work habits in the workplace; ability to identify safety hazards and recommend solutions; ability to conduct accident investigations; ability to resolve problems; ability to exercise tact and diplomacy; ability to maintain accurate and confidential records/information; ability to exercise judgment and discretion; ability to be courteous and helpful under pressure; ability to work under adverse working conditions such as inclement weather; ability to work effectively under heavy, unpredictable surges in workload and deadline pressure; ability to work outdoors, at night, shift work and overtime.
Minimum Requirements
Health & Safety Administrator
Bachelor degree in Loss Control, Occupational Safety or a related field; three or more years related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must have safe work and driving habits.
Senior Health & Safety Administrator
Bachelor degree in Environmental Safety/Safety Management, Occupational Safety or a related field; five or more years of related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must have safe work and driving habits.
This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug testing.
EXEMPT
The following is a brief description of the major benefits that are provided to you as an Exempt employee of MSD. You will receive more detailed information on these benefits as they become effective. Please contact MSD's Benefits office at if you have any questions on any of the areas summarized below:
Health Insurance
MSD offers its employees and their dependents a health care plan that provides a wide variety of benefit coverage, including hospital, surgical, physicians, and prescription drugs. The company and employee share in the cost of this coverage. Coverage is effective 30 days after date of hire.
Dental Benefits
MSD's dental program offers coverage for a range of dental services, including diagnostic, preventive care, and orthodontic benefits for children. The company and employee share in the cost of this coverage. Coverage is effective 30 days after date of hire.
Group Disability/Life Insurance Benefits
Salary Continuation (exempt version of Short Term Disability)
From the first day of your employment, this plan provides you 100% of your salary for up to six (6) months of continuous absence due to a single illness or injury. Coverage is effective from the first day of employment. Benefits begin the first day of disability, if hospitalized as an in-patient or for 24 hours, and on the fifth day under a doctor's care if not hospitalized. Employees can draw up to 26 weeks of disability benefits in a rolling twelve (12) month period.
Long-Term Disability (LTD)
MSD offers an LTD plan which provides a replacement income of 66 2/3% of your insured pre-disability earnings in the event of an illness or injury that keeps a plan participant from work for more than six months. There is a six- month eligibility waiting period. When eligible, coverage is effective after a 180-day elimination period and is payable up to age 65.
AETNA Personal Accident Plan
The Aetna Accident Plan helps to fill financial gaps caused by expenses related to an injury caused by a covered accident. Cash benefits are paid directly to you, no matter what is covered by your medical plan or any other insurance. Benefits are paid for initial and follow-up care, medical imaging, X-rays, dislocations, fractures, physical therapy and more. Benefits can be used to pay expenses like coinsurance, deductibles, or everyday expenses like your mortgage, childcare, or groceries. It's up to you. Premiums are the responsibility of the employee and payroll deducted. Coverage is effective 30 days after date of hire.
AETNA Critical Illness Plan
The Aetna Critical Illness Plan can help you protect your finances if you are diagnosed with a covered serious condition. The plan pays cash benefits to you if you are diagnosed with a heart attack, stroke, end stage renal failure, invasive cancer and more. You can use the money to help cover your deductible or for everyday expenses like utility bills, mortgage payments and groceries. It's up to you. Your plan also includes a health screening benefit for a covered preventive test. See your plan summary for details of coverage, including limitations and exclusions. Please note, your critical illness diagnosis needs to occur on or after your coverage effective date for the plan to pay benefits. Premiums are the responsibility of the employee and payroll deducted. Coverage is effective 30 days after date of hire.
AETNA Hospital Plan
The Aetna Hospital Indemnity Plan pays cash benefits to you for an inpatient hospital admission and daily stays. Benefits can help pay towards your medical plan's deductible, coinsurance, or everyday expenses like day care, utilities, and groceries. See the attached plan summary for details of coverage, including limitations and exclusions. Premiums are the responsibility of the employee and payroll deducted. Coverage is effective 30 days after date of hire.
Basic/Supplemental Life Insurance
Basic Life & AD&D insurance is provided at no cost to the employees. The life amount is one times your annual salary to a maximum of $350,000. Additional life insurance coverage, including dependent life is offered with the employee paying the premium cost. Special features include beneficiary resource services and waiver of premium. Coverage is effective 30 days after date of hire.
Retirement:
County Employees Retirement System (CERS) - also referred to as Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
All employees participate in the CERS after one year of service. This one-year service requirement is waived in the event you have previously participated in CERS or one of the other Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) programs (this rule applies for Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 members). The plan is funded by joint contributions made by MSD and the employee. First time enrolling plan members are required to contribute 6% of his/her gross salary through payroll deductions and MSD is required to contribute at an actuarially determined rate. Both MSD and employee contributions are set by the legislature and are subject to state legislative changes. Vesting is achieved after 5 years of participation for Tier 3 members.
Employee savings plans (401(k)) and 457
MSD makes it easy for employees to plan for their retirement by offering a savings program that allows employees to accumulate savings through individual before-tax payroll contributions. MSD does not contribute any matching funds to either of the above plans. MSD's financial involvement is assist
