Salary : $77,262.62 - $115,893.94 Annually
Location : (Ramsey County Courthouse) Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Strategic Team
Division: County Manager/Admin
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Union: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: exempt

Position Summary

To administer Ramsey County's occupational health and safety programs; serve as a countywide resource in OSHA compliance, occupational health, and employee safety. Responsible to develop policy and program strategy, provide guidance to county departments on compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and perform related duties as assigned.
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Flexible Workplace:
This position is identified under the designation of 'flex work eligible', meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county's flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County's Flexible Workplace policy, go to:
Examples of Work Performed

1. Develop and administer written safety programs that ensure federal and/or state OSHA compliance including, but no limited to, AWAIR, Employee Right to Know (ERTK), Pandemic Preparedness, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Protection, Hazardous Chemical Communication and Workplace Emergency Planning.
2. Develop, maintain and support an effective network of safety liaisons at the department level; audit and update written programs and practices to ensure ongoing compliance; support Workplace Emergency Planning drills and training of department Workplace Emergency Coordinators.
3. Represent the county at any OSHA inspection and coordinate county response to OSHA complaints.
4. Assess employee work environments for health and safety risks and recommend preventative and/or corrective measures; conduct ergonomic workstation assessments; facilitate root cause analysis of employee injury and illness incidents and recommend preventative and/or corrective actions.
5. Procure and maintain contracts for services that support: (1) annual surveillance of staff compliance with hearing and TB testing; (2) chemical inventory compliance; (3) respirator use; (4) environmental testing; (5) OSHA recordkeeping; (6) department safety training; and (7) loss prevention analysis and response.
6. Participate in budget planning; review loss control fund applications and recommend action to the Enterprise Risk Manager.
7. Lead the countywide AWAIR safety committee; participate in other safety committees in an advisory capacity and facilitate annual health and safety goal setting including safety campaigns and surveys; and participate in other occupational health and safety and risk management associations.
8. Conduct research on occupational safety and prepare reports of findings to identify current trends and to develop strategies.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in occupational health, industrial hygiene, risk management, environmental health, public health, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
Experience: Four years of professional experience in risk management, safety management, occupational health, OSHA compliance, industrial hygiene, employee health and safety.
Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Administrator will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions -do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as an Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Administrator. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

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Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2026 benefits, visit:
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*Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.

• Yes
• No

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*Please select the option that best applies to you if you have completed or are currently participating in any of the following Public Sector Partnership Programs at Ramsey County.

• HIRED Partnership Program
• Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Partnership Program
• Ramsey County Workforce Solutions
• Ramsey County Inter