Internal Training Specialist (Industrial Hygienist 3)
About The Position
The Internal Training Specialist works for the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). Oregon OSHA promotes safe and healthful working conditions through occupational safety and health regulations, enforcement, education, and consultation for employees and employers. The specialist assesses staff training needs and researches, designs, and develops training and training processes to support Oregon OSHA’s staff development goals. The role facilitates training meetings and projects, advises on and develops training strategies at management’s request, and provides support services to other Division units that conduct training for employers and employees. The position will be based at the Salem Central Office or a field office in Salem, Portland, Eugene, Bend, or Medford. The location will be determined based on the successful candidate’s location and finalized when an offer is made. Part-time telework may be available after the incumbent is proficient in working independently; regular scheduled office hours are also required. The position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Requirements
- Meet one of the following minimum qualification pathways: one year of experience with a federal or state occupational safety and health organization performing duties comparable to an Oregon OSHA Industrial Hygienist 2; five years of industrial health program experience, including at least two years at the professional level; a master’s degree with 45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours in a listed subject and one year of professional-level industrial health program experience; a bachelor’s degree with 45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours in a listed subject and two years of professional-level industrial health program experience; or an associate degree in industrial hygiene and three and one-half years of industrial health program experience, including at least two years at the professional level.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and conducting safety training.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Oregon OSHA or federal OSHA rules.
- Demonstrated experience developing curriculum.
- A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Submit a resume and cover letter with the application.
Nice To Haves
- Subject matter expertise in topics such as heat, silica, lead, asbestos, bloodborne pathogens (BBP), ventilation, flammable liquids, respiratory protection, noise, or spray finishing.
Responsibilities
- Assess staff training needs.
- Research, design, and develop training and training processes to support Oregon OSHA staff development goals and needs.
- Facilitate training meetings and projects.
- Advise on and develop training strategies at management’s request.
- Provide support services to other Division units conducting training for employers and employees.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities with the State of Oregon.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Part-time telework eligibility after proficiency is demonstrated, while maintaining regular scheduled office hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
