** *MISSION STATEMENT:* Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity. *DLI CORE VALUES:* * Responsiveness * Respect * Integrity * Excellence<> * Cohesiveness It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here. Watch this short video to see why people love working for DLI: DLI Employee Testimonials *BENEFITS:* Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great state here. See our other incredible benefits here. These are some of our benefits just to name a few: * Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana. * 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. * Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay. * Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises. * Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click here to learn more. * Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - click here to learn more. * Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Click here to learn more. * Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click here to learn more! * Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth. * State employee discounts at various businesses across the state. *This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) *JOB DUTIES:*** Are you looking for a position where you get to work with a great group of professionals who love what they do and provide excellent customer service? Then this job may be of interest to you! The Office of Human Resources at The Department of Labor & Industry fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals can participate and contribute to their full potential. We are currently looking for a Safety & Security Coordinator/Safety Officer Safety Coordinator to be the newest member of our HR team. As our new member you would manage the department ' s Safety and Health Program to reduce injuries and occupational illnesses to employees. Additional duties include: * Conducts effective safety training, threat assessment, and ensures compliance with all federal and state safety laws and regulations. * Coordinates and manages the risk management and Early Return to Work programs, workers compensation and the safety and wellness committees. * Develops up to date assessment methods and performs diverse safety and security inspections/assessments statewide. * Creates, maintains and analyzes safety, injury, security and continuity policies and data. * Reviews all workers compensation and tort claims for accuracy. * Conducts accident investigations and reviews accident investigations for accuracy. * Completes computer workstation ergonomic assessments. * Develops and maintains an agency wide business continuity of government and operations plan. * Serves as a facility maintenance liaison with the General Services Division. * Develop safety-related courses for in-person and on-line training in a Learning Management System and/or to train in person. This position reports to the Human Resource Director. ** *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:* If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities: Knowledge of: * Risk management and loss control as it relates to a comprehensive employee safety program. * Safety laws and regulations and the application of those laws to a large variety of occupations within the Department. * FMLA, ADA. job safety analysis. Early Return to Work programs and OSHA. * Must be able to apply knowledge, experience and training to solve specific security or disaster problems. * Principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Skills in: * Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders * Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Ability to: * Make ethical decisions. build trust with customers and maintain confidentiality. * Communicate effectively orally and in writing. * Design and deliver quality safety training, with is relevant and meaningful to employees in a variety of occupations. * Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* * Bachelor’s degree in business or a safety related field. * Three years of progressively responsible experience performing similar duties as required in this position. Or * Five years directly related experience. Preference: * Developing training in the Moodie environment. * Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. *HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:* You are REQUIRED to attach a cover letter and resume at the time of application. In your cover letter please outline for us specifically how your education and experience have prepared you to fulfil the duties of this position. In your resume, include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties and dates of employment (month & year - start & end). A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. For a copy of the complete job description send your request todliapps@mt.gov. BENEFITS: Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package! Upon date of hire, employees working at least half-time for more than six months are eligible for state paid premiums toward employee " core " medical. dental. and basic life insurance coverage. Employees earn 15 working days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10-11 paid holidays each year. Membership in a Retirement System -vesting criteria applies. Flexible schedules may be considered. Learn more about them HERE! **Title:** *Safety Officer 1* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25140012*