Safety Compliance Manager
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at: STATEMENT:
Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity.
DLI CORE VALUES:
- Responsiveness
- Respect
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Cohesiveness
Its 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 DLIhere.
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: Youll 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 - clickhere 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- clickhere 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 eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1 2026.
*This position may be covered by aVoluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)
JOB DUTIES:
Ready to shape Montanas safety culture and lead statewide impact As Safety Manager youll oversee inspection programs mine safety training and strategic initiatives across all 56 counties. This leadership role blends regulatory expertise team development and continuous improvement to protect workers and communities. Step into a position where your vision drives safer workplaces and stronger systems.
As a Safety Manager you will provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure safe workplaces regulatory compliance and continuous safety culture improvement. This role blends people leadership program management regulatory expertise and stakeholder engagement to advance organizational safety objectives across Montana.
Essential Functions:
The Safety Manager will:
Provide program oversight and administration by developing and executing a statewide inspection plan for public facilities in all 56 counties and reviewing programs in support of the Montana Safety Culture Act.
Develop training and inspection plans for mining stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable federal mine safety standards and laws.
Oversee development tracking and reporting of unit performance metrics and coordinate continuous improvement projects that apply best business processes and customer service.
Monitor work plans goals and objectives by aligning division priorities; evaluating processes and implement policies supporting daily operations and long-range goals.
Plan and administer the unit budget by administering spending authority coordinating with the Mine Safety and Health Administration on grant funding for mine training staff.
Support bureau and division management by contributing to strategic planning policy development and cross-functional coordination.
Supervise and develop staff by coaching training mentoring and providing regular oral and written feedback to ensure clarity of expectations and performance growth.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Required Skills and Competencies:
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to:
Interpret and Implement Laws and Regulations: Deep understanding of occupational safety and health practices with working knowledge of mine safety standards and federal laws. Ability to interpret communicate and apply state and federal safety statutes rules and regulations.
Program and Resource Management: Proven experience in budget planning and resource allocation for safety programs. Strong record of collaboration with external partners such as the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) on funding and joint initiatives.
Training and Program Development: Expertise in designing and delivering safety training programs for diverse stakeholders including specialized environments like mining. Skilled in coaching mentoring and equipping staff for success in safety-critical roles. Dedicated to fostering a strong safety culture through engagement education and accountability.
Analytical and Critical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze processes data and metrics to identify risks trends and improvement opportunities. Demonstrates creative problem-solving in dynamic and evolving regulatory environments. Uses both quantitative and qualitative insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex safety and regulatory concepts into clear actionable recommendations. Strong interpersonal skills for building trust and partnerships with employees employers agencies and industry stakeholders. Skilled at managing conflict while maintaining professionalism in adversarial or high-pressure situations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Progressively responsible professional experience in workplace safety program management occupational health and safety or mine safety compliance.
- Experience implementing safety laws and regulations including state and federal occupational or mine safety standards.
- Experience in developing and delivering safety training programs for diverse audiences.
- Experience in budget administration grant management or resource planning related to safety programs.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Skills may be gained through a combination of professional experience training or education. A Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety and Health Industrial Hygiene Environmental Health and Safety Public Administration or a closely related field is one pathway but not required.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:
A complete state application is not required; however you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application but the application will not be scored or reviewed.
Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
Tip: When attaching your resume cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as RELEVANT or we will be unable to view your documents.
Required application materials:
- Cover Letter - Your Cover Letter should explain how your experience and education meet the identified Knowledge Skills and Abilities with examples that demonstrate your qualifications.
- Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position including duties dates of employment.
Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents.
If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR office.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Construction Experience
- Food Safety Experience
- Management Experience
- Root cause Analysis
- Risk Analysis
- OSHA
- EPA
- HACCP
- Product Development
- EHS
- Manufacturing
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
