Salary : $110,364.80 - $154,523.20 Annually
Location : City Services Center- 500 15th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: City Manager
Division: Safety & Health
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON_BARGAINING
The City is looking for a
Safety Manager who is passionate about protecting employees, strengthening workplace safety, and building a culture where safety is part of everything we do. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a diverse organization while working with employees, supervisors, and leaders throughout the City.
The Safety Manager will lead and coordinate the City's comprehensive safety program, providing guidance, education, and support to help departments identify and reduce workplace hazards. This position will work closely with departments to promote safe work practices, ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards, and develop practical solutions to safety challenges.
About the PositionManages the employee safety program and OSHA compliance City-wide.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Job Duties & Responsibilities- Plans, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive Citywide safety and accident prevention program including implementation of safety standards and regulations in accordance with federal, state and City laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.
- Builds collaborative working relationships at all levels of the City and promotes a culture of safety.
- Responds to OSHA record requests and inspections.
- Leads investigations of safety incidents and vehicle accidents to identify root causes, track for audit findings, and ensure timely and complete implementation of corrective actions.
- Oversees DOT compliance including random testing and vehicle accident prevention program
- Manages the processing and investigation of workers' compensation claims; provides information to City Attorney for evaluation and settlement of subrogation claims.
- Conducts safety audits and field inspections of job sites; recommends proper measures to ensure a safe workplace and work practices.
- Oversees medical conversation program.
- Develops safety training curriculum; coordinates scheduling and tracking with Human Resources; conducts training.
- Monitors workers' compensation cases and collaborates with Human Resources and third-party administrator to reduce employee lost time.
- Stays current with interpretation of existing as well as new provisions of OSHA and other regulations; revises and updates written programs.
- Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Ensures maintenance of all safety related recordkeeping in compliance with OSHA and other regulations.
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in public health administration, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field; and
- Seven (7) to nine (9) years of experience in safety and/or occupational health related work; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience, where one (1) year of relevant experience may substitute for one (1) year of required education.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
Required Licenses or Certifications- Valid U.S. Driver's license
Desired Qualifications- Supervisory experience
- Safety certifications
Supplemental Information Work Schedule- Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families! - Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: and )
- Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
- Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
- 100% city paid basic life insurance
- Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City
- Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
- Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
- Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
- Longevity Pay for years of service
- Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
- A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
01
Which of the following best indicates your highest level of education?
- I do not have a High School diploma or GED
- High School diploma or GED
- Some college (at least the equivalent of 1 year)
- Associate's degree or vocational equivalent
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
02
What was your major or primary field of study?
- Public health administration, occupational safety, industrial hygiene
- Other, related to public health administration, occupational safety, industrial hygiene
- Other major
- no degree
03
How many years of experience do you have in safety and/or occupational health related work?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- At least 1 year of experience
- At least 3 years of experience
- At least 5 years of experience
- At least 7 years of experience
- At least 9 years of experience
- More than 10 years of experience
04
Which of the following best indicates your total years of experience where primary duties consisted of managing employee safety program and OSHA compliance? Please only include experience where your primary job responsibilities were in one of these areas.
- Less than 1 year of experience
- At least 1 year of experience
- At least 3 years of experience
- At least 5 years of experience
- At least 7 years of experience
- At least 9 years of experience
05
Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office?
- Beginner - Able to perform basic tasks such as creating simple documents, entering data, sending emails, and using basic formatting.
- Intermediate - Comfortable with day-to-day use, including formatting documents, using basic formulas in Excel (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE), managing calendars, and creating standard presentations.
- Proficient - Regularly uses Microsoft Office in a professional setting; able to create complex documents, use intermediate Excel functions (e.g., IF statements), and manage data efficiently.
- Advanced - Highly skilled; able to use advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis tools), automate tasks, create polished reports/presentations, and troubleshoot issues.
- Expert - Deep expertise across multiple Office applications; designs complex spreadsheets and reporting tools, uses advanced automation (e.g., macros), and may train or support others.
06
Please share your supervisory experience.
07
Please share your OSHA and DOT compliance work experience you have?
08
Do you have safety training experience, if so, what trainings have you implemented?
09
Do you have a Valid Driver's License?
10
Please list any safety certifications you currently hold.
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