Job Description
HIRING RANGE: 2025 Wage: $2,772.00 - $3,060.80
2026 Wage: $2,855.20 - $3,152.80
DEADLINE FOR FILING: 11/12/25
JOB SUMMARY
The Safety and Risk Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and administering the City’s comprehensive regulated and nonregulated occupational safety and risk management policies and procedures and workers’ compensation program. They actively promote a culture of organizational health, safety, and effective risk management through direct interaction with City leadership, employees, and the public.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development and continuous improvement of citywide Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Risk Management programs that foster a proactive, accountable culture of safety. Design, implement, and review systems and initiatives that empower departments to take ownership of workplace safety while aligning with the City’s overall vision and goals.
Collaborate with City leadership to set and achieve meaningful safety and risk management goals. Partner with administration and department heads to plan, track, and deliver both short and long-term OHS objectives. Manage project timelines, milestones, and key relationships to ensure progress and success. Drive performance through data, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Develop tools and processes to measure and monitor the City’s safety and risk performance. Analyze data, identify trends, and recommend solutions that reduce workplace injuries, improve safety behaviors, and manage costs. Provide clear, actionable insights and prepare reports that guide informed decision-making.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in safety/occupational health, industrial hygiene, business/public administration, or other related field and two (2) years’ experience in a public, organizational, safety/risk, or workers’ compensation-related position; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
An Associate in Claims designation (AIC) or higher designation as recognized by the Insurance Institute of America is desired.
Must possess or be able to obtain prior to hire a valid driver’s license.
OUR CULTURE
Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.
There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.
Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.
OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.