APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$63,308.16 to
$94,335.84
PAY GRADE: 37
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Safety Specialists promote recognized safety and health practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This is for a Safety Specialist - Trainer position with the Safety Consultation and Training Section located in Las Vegas, NV. 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 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. 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.
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. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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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.
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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