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Springfield Utility Board is recruiting for a Safety Program Manager

DIVISION: General Management

REPORTS TO: Human Resources Manager

STATUS/HOURS: Exempt / Non-Union / Full Time / M - F / 8:00 – 5:00

HOURLY RANGE: $54.44/hr. - $64.06/hr. (position will start at $54.44/hr.)

POSTING DATE: Monday, August 10, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Please visit our website at Class Specifications | Safety Program Manager | Class Spec Details to read the Safety Program Manager job description prior to applying for this position, to learn the Major Responsibilities of the position and the required Minimum Qualifications. The job description also lists the Physical and Mental Requirements for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in safety administration within an electric utility, water utility, or closely related industry.
Public sector experience preferred.
Experience leading tailboards, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and emergency operations procedures.
Experience working directly with or supporting field crews, demonstrating credibility and a strong understanding of operational work groups.

Education/Licenses/Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, Public Administration, or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree and eight (8) years of experience in safety administration within an electric utility, water utility, or closely related industry may be substituted.
Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid Oregon driver's license is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction Safety Training, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training, OSHA 7505: Introduction to Accident Investigation, ICS 100 and IS 700 certifications are required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
Professional safety certifications such as Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) are preferred.
Ability to obtain certification as a CPR/First Aid Trainer, Forklift Trainer, and other certifications as identified by the organization.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS

The following application materials are required:

Applications can be submitted online at:

Current Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Springfield Utility Board Careers (governmentjobs.com)

Cover Letter
Resume

SUB encourages all qualified individuals to apply. SUB is committed to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including disability and veteran status.

What to Expect from our Selection Process

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, qualifications, experience, education and training. Information related to education, certification/licensures and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit. Avoid referencing your resume in the job duties section of the application. Incomplete applications may be disqualified. The selection process varies according to the position and can include but is not limited to supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, interviews, and job-specific assessment processes. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment Law. In addition, reference checks, driving record checks and criminal background checks may be required dependent on the position. Specific positions also require applicants to have an Oregon driver’s license, physical examination and/or a drug test prior to employment.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Other Qualifications

ABOUT SUB
Springfield Utility Board is an independently operated municipal electric and water utility governed by a locally-elected board. Serving 25+ square miles in and around the City of Springfield, Oregon (pop. 55,000), the utility offers its customers some of the lowest water and electric rates in the Pacific Northwest. SUB is a customer-owned community resource. Like other customer-owned utilities, SUB has a three-pronged mission: to provide excellent customer service, to keep rates low and affordable, and to support the community it serves. SUB achieves this because, unlike privately held utilities which look to provide profits to investors, SUB is owned by and responsible to the people it serves. And, because SUB is an independent agency, and not a department of the city, all of the rates paid go directly back into operating the utility.

SUB is a great place to work! Our employees are valued, respected and appreciated for their skills, knowledge and the diverse backgrounds that they bring to SUB. We’re proud of our talented employees and their accomplishments to make SUB the best and most cost-effective utility we can be!

THE COMMUNITY
Springfield is a family-friendly community located in the south Willamette Valley and nestled between the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, both known for excellent fishing. The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area is easily accessible by Interstate 5 and Oregon’s second largest airport. The region is home to several colleges, including the University of Oregon, and provides activities for a wide variety of interests, including performing arts, sports, and outdoor recreation.

SUB’S MISSION

The Mission of the Springfield Utility Board is to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective utility related services to the citizens and businesses of the Springfield community.

In providing these services:

SUB’s five-member governing Board will require the principles of cost-effectiveness and continuous quality improvement to be applied to all programs, functions and projects conducted by SUB, in recognition of SUB’s long-term responsibility to deliver services.

In addition to providing the types of services that meet customers’ utility needs, SUB shall also strive to:

Keep the costs of its services affordable;
Provide for prudent financial reserves;
Ensure that all services offered and provided by SUB meet or exceed the community’s standards for quality & safety;
Continue to study opportunities and pursue options that provide value to SUB’s customers.

The Board believes that SUB’s mission is best accomplished through a strong team relationship between the Board and management. This partnership will provide consistency of purpose and direction to the organization and empowers employees to continue to build the kind of organization necessary to meet customers’ utility needs.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
11 Paid Holidays
Competitive Paid Time Off Plan
Yearly Cost of Living Increase – Subject To Board Approval

Supplemental Questions

Do you have six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in safety program administration within an electric utility, water utility, or closely related industry?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain your experience in safety program administration. If not applicable, mark N/A.

Do you have experience working in the public sector?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain your public sector work experience. If not applicable, mark N/A.

Which of the following do you have experience leading? (Select all that apply)

Tailboards/ pre-job safety meetings
Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
Emergency operations procedures or emergency response activities
None of the above

Please describe your experience leading or facilitating tailboards, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and/or emergency operations procedures. If not applicable, mark N/A.

Do you have experience working directly with or supporting field crews, demonstrating credibility and a strong understanding of operational work groups?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain your experience working directly with or supporting field crews, demonstrating credibility and a strong understanding of operational work groups and the approximate number of employees you supported. If not applicable, mark N/A.

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Health/Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, Public Administration, or a related field?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your degree and where you received it from.

If you do not possess a bachelor’s degree, do you have an associate degree and at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in safety program administration within an electric utility, water utility, or closely related industry?

Yes
No
I possess a bachelor's degree

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your degree and explain your years of experience. If not applicable, mark N/A.

Do you have a valid driver's license or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire?

Please select the required certifications that you currently possess. (Select all that apply)

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Training
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training
OSHA 7505: Introduction to Accident Investigation
ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS)
I do not currently hold any of the above certifications but have the ability to obtain with six (6) months of hire.

Which professional safety certifications do you currently hold? (select all that apply)

Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP)
Other professional safety certification
None of the above

Please list any additional safety certifications, licenses, or specialized safety training you currently hold that may be relevant to this position.

Are you willing and able to obtain CPR/First Aid Trainer, Forklift Trainer, and other safety-related certifications identified as necessary by the organization?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Springfield Utility Board
Address: 223 A Street, Suite H

Springfield, Oregon, 97477
Phone: 541-726-2398
Website: https://www.subutil.com/

Safety Program Manager

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