What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Administrator position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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9/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
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Safety Administrator
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$3,960.94 - $5,941.50 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
Location
500 Mero Street, 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Parks Safety and Training Branch is currently seeking a full-time Safety Administrator to provide Safety leadership and training to 44 park locations across the commonwealth. This position often works at the parks completing inspections, training, and assisting park safety coordinators to ensure compliance with DOP policies, OSHA regulations and other state and federal regulations.
The Safety Administrator position reports directly to the Administrative Branch Manager.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of experience in area of safety operations or inspection, incident management, or emergency services.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, safety operations and/or inspection, incident management, or emergency services experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbent must be able to make oral presentations. Travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rebecca Burton at rebecca.burton@ky.gov or 502.234.8776.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
9/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
req80726
Safety Administrator
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$3,960.94 - $5,941.50 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
Location
500 Mero Street, 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Parks Safety and Training Branch is currently seeking a full-time Safety Administrator to provide Safety leadership and training to 44 park locations across the commonwealth. This position often works at the parks completing inspections, training, and assisting park safety coordinators to ensure compliance with DOP policies, OSHA regulations and other state and federal regulations.
The Safety Administrator position reports directly to the Administrative Branch Manager.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
- Responsible to maintain and assist with Department of Parks safety programs and policies.
- Travel to all 44 park locations to provide safety leadership, instruction and training to the Department of Parks staff.
- Perform safety audits at park facilities identifying and correcting safety and health hazards and potential risks that affect state park staff and guests.
- Review workers’ compensation forms and accident investigations. Perform follow-up investigations and submit recommendations for prevention of work-related accidents.
- Identify safety and health injury and illness trends
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of state and federal OSHA regulations and national consensus standards.
- Professional training and certifications related to safety, health, and emergency management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation) Paid Holidays
- Overtime / Compensatory Time
- Affordable Health Insurance w/ Optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness Incentives Program
- Complimentary park familiarization visits for you and family
- Training/Career Development Opportunities
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- Employee Discounts on retail, travel/events/entertainment, services/continuing education
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of experience in area of safety operations or inspection, incident management, or emergency services.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, safety operations and/or inspection, incident management, or emergency services experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbent must be able to make oral presentations. Travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rebecca Burton at rebecca.burton@ky.gov or 502.234.8776.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $3,961 - $5,942