Internal Training Specialist (Industrial Hygienist 3)

State of Oregon•Tigard, OR

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About The Position

The Internal Training Specialist (Industrial Hygienist 3) works for the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), part of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. The position assesses staff training needs and researches, designs, and develops training and training processes to support Oregon OSHA staff development goals. It also facilitates training meetings and projects, advises management on training strategies when requested, and supports other Division units that provide training to employers and employees. The position will be based at the Salem Central Office or a field office in Salem, Portland, Eugene, Bend, or Medford, with the location determined by the successful candidate’s location and finalized when an offer is made. Part-time telework may be available after the incumbent demonstrates the proficiency to work independently; regular scheduled office hours are also required. The role 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 the specified coursework and one year of professional-level industrial health program experience; a bachelor’s degree with the specified coursework 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.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and conducting safety training.
Demonstrated knowledge of Oregon OSHA or federal OSHA rules.
Demonstrated experience developing curriculum.

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 and develop training strategies at management’s request.
Provide support services to other Division units conducting training for employers and employees.