Public Works Training and Safety Coordinator

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lynchburg seeks a Training Program Coordinator to develop, facilitate, and oversee department-wide equipment, tools, and safety training initiatives. You will assess needs, design programs, and coordinate CDL training with contractors and staff.

Responsibilities include tracking licenses, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering safety training to new hires. Requires experience in training design and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety and training related documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Experience in facilitating training and developing programs.
• Ability to plan, develop and conduct training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, facilitate and oversee department-wide training programs.
• Assess training needs and design programs to enhance required skills.
• Coordinate CDL training with contractors and staff.
• Track licenses, endorsements and certifications.
• Provide safety training to newly hired employees.
• Assist with PPE acquisition and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare training requests for proposals with department leadership.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Training program design

Needs assessment

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Develop, facilitate and oversee Department‑wide equipment, tools, job task and emergency training programs for the assigned Department of Public Works. Assess training needs; design develop and implement training programs to enhance or develop the required skills.

Compensation negotiable based on qualifications.

• Works with the Operations Support Manager, SafetySpecialistand leadership to assess, create, develop, implement and promote training programs and initiatives;
• Trains employees on equipment safety and operation;
• Coordinates and manages the Commercial Driver’s Licensetraining program with the City’s contractor, staff, supervisors and managers to include WaterResources;
• Tracks employee licenses, endorsements, certifications, and training;
• Researches and monitors regulatory requirements that apply to employees and the work of the department;
• Collaborates with department managers, Safety Specialist and other City departments to prepare training requests for proposals;
• Provides required safety training to newly hired employees;
• Assists with obtaining and issuing PPE;
• Collaborates with department staff, Risk Management and Human Resources, to incorporate federal, state and City policy and other rules and regulations into the development of training;
• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, accounting and finance records;
• Performs site visits and training program reviews with similar external agencies and vendors to maintain current industry standard training related to City owned tools and equipment;
• Assists with investigation of employee accidents, injuries and safety training;
• Required to respond to Public Works Emergencies in the appropriate capacity;
• Assists with following up on vehicle maintenance schedules.

Additional Duties

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

Six years of construction, Public Works, industrial plant and/or maintenance experience; AND two (2) years of experience developing, coordinating, and facilitating training; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Experienced in safety training and industry standards.

Requirements

• A valid Virginia State Driver's License is required with an approved driving record based on the City of Lynchburg's driving criteria.
• A valid State of Virginia Traffic Flagging Card or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• A valid First Aid Card and CPR card are required or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The employee must have the ability to speak effectively before employees, students, and organizations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is needed to maintain student academic rankings in the various classes. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and averages.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Ability to communicate effectively with students, instructors, and staff.

Knowledge of:

• sources of training and training materials
• training methods and procedures
• techniques and strategies in conducting needs and task analysis
• education program planning, needs assessment, design and program planning
• course design teaching methods and techniques for presenting material
• developing and maintaining spreadsheets/databases
• interpersonal communications, group process and facilitation skills
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• program planning skills

Ability to:

• Identify training needs and deliver necessary training
• Effectively communicate a broad amount of information to a wide variety of audiences
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Plan, develop and conduct training programs
• Prepare and maintain a variety of written and computer-generated training records and technical reports clearly and logically
• Understand and explain a variety of laws, codes and standards
• Interpret and apply oral and written instructions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud but may occasionally be very loud. This job includes close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.