SAFETY SPECIALIST, TRAINING

State of Nevada

Reno (NV)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement: PERS

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity pay eligibility

Job summary

The Department of Business and Industry, Safety Consultation and Training Section in Reno, State of Nevada, seeks a Safety Specialist, Training to design and deliver safety training at worksites and other venues. The role includes developing course goals, materials, and assessments, plus training DIR staff.

A relevant degree and experience with training or CSP/CSHM certification are required, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of adult education experience with curriculum development and course presentation in safety topics.
Or Bachelor's in a related science field with 4 years of relevant experience.
CSHM or CSP certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of Nevada State service safety training experience optional.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and present formal training on safety and health topics for various audiences.
Instruct, assist, and motivate employers to achieve regulatory compliance and safe practices.
Develop safety and health management systems and training materials.
Conduct research and analyze training needs and participant competency.

Skills

Adult education experience

Curriculum development

Course presentation

Occupational safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, occupational safety and health, or related field

Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological or physical sciences, hazardous materials, engineering, public health or related field

CSHM or CSP certification

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Nevada state service safety training experience

Job description

No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to fill a Safety Specialist, Training position within the Safety Consultation and Training Section of the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) in Reno. This position will report to the Las Vegas Training Supervisor and will perform the full range of duties outlined in the series concept. Incumbents design, develop, and present formal training on a wide range of safety and health regulations, standards, safe work practices, hazard abatement strategies, risk management, and other management practices related to workplace safety and health; present courses at employers’ worksites or at predetermined locations to reach multiple employers simultaneously; conduct internal staff training for both safety and industrial hygiene staff of DIR; instruct, assist, and motivate employers to achieve ongoing regulatory compliance; take appropriate proactive steps to provide a safe and healthy working environment for employees; develop safety and health-related management systems and internal capabilities for providing training to their employees; conduct research and apply quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to assess areas in which training is needed, determine appropriate frequency and duration of training, and identify training participants’ pre and post training competency levels; develop course goals, objectives, practical exercises, training scripts, and supporting materials; and evaluate effectiveness of training programs. Incumbents regularly receive complex assignments requiring a broad knowledge of a variety of industries or specialized expertise in a particular industry or process.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, occupational safety and health, or closely related field and two years of adult education experience including curriculum development and course presentation on occupational safety and health-related topics; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, biological or physical sciences, hazardous materials, engineering, public health or related field and four years of experience as described above; OR certification as a Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP); OR an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience; OR one year of experience as a Safety Representative, Training in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

Design, develop, and present formal training on a wide range of safety and health regulations, standards, safe work practices, hazard abatement strategies, risk management and other management practices related to workplace safety and health; present courses at employers’ worksites or at predetermined locations to reach multiple employers simultaneously; conduct internal staff training for both safety and industrial hygiene staff of the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR); instruct, assist, and motivate employers to achieve ongoing regulatory compliance; take appropriate proactive steps to provide a safe and healthy working environment for employees; develop safety- and health-related management systems and internal capabilities for providing training to their employees.

Conduct research and apply quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to assess areas in which training is needed, determine appropriate frequency and duration of training, and identify training participants’ pre- and post-training competency levels; develop course goals, objectives, practical exercises, training scripts and supporting materials; evaluate effectiveness of training programs.

Incorporate material from a variety of scientific disciplines including chemistry, physics, biology, physiology, toxicology, environmental science, and engineering applicable to human factors such as biohazards and blood borne pathogens. Other topics may include fall protection, confined space entry, respiratory protection, noise testing and hearing conservation, toxic and hazardous substances, ergonomics, asbestos awareness, scaffolds/ladders, powered industrial equipment operation, accident investigation, control of hazardous energy, excavation, principles of ventilation, process safety management, and written workplace safety plans.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties outlined in the series concept. Incumbents regularly receive complex assignments requiring a broad knowledge of a variety of industries, or specialized expertise in a particular industry or process. Incumbents orient and train new Safety Specialists, may serve in a lead capacity on functional or team assignments, and may be assigned to focus on special projects. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Do you have any of the following?

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene or related field and three years of professional experience which included responsibility for conducting formal training in hazard identification, hazard evaluation in relation to existing standards, hazard control design, hazard controls verification, safety/health program design, and safety/health program evaluation.
Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) and one year of experience as described above.
One year of experience as a Safety Specialist, Training, Industrial Hygienist 3 or Safety Specialist (Consultation or Enforcement) in Nevada State service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
None of the above.

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?

This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

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If you possess CSP, CIH, or CSHM certification, have you attached a copy to your application? Failure to do so may result in the denial of your application.