Job Description
HIRING RANGE: $2,855.20 - $3,440.80
DEADLINE FOR FILING: Thursday, May 28, 2026
JOB SUMMARY
Join the City of Sioux Falls Risk Management team and be part of a positive, supportive, and forward-thinking environment where collaboration and continuous improvement are truly valued.
The Safety & Risk Coordinator plays an important role in supporting employee safety, claims management, training initiatives, and organization-wide risk reduction efforts. This is a fast-paced, relationship-driven position that gives you the opportunity to work with departments across the City, build meaningful connections, and make a real impact every day.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, collaborative, and motivated to help improve programs, solve problems, and support a strong safety culture.
This is a role where you’ll be supported, encouraged to share ideas, and trusted to make a difference.
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.