OSHA Instructor & Lead
About The Position
The UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) is hiring an OSHA Instructor & Lead to deliver OSHA courses and oversee the instructor team. Reporting to the Director of Continuing Education, the position combines classroom and virtual instruction with administrative oversight of course compliance, instructor performance, and OSHA Outreach Training Program reporting. Courses are delivered onsite in Seattle and virtually via Zoom. The role also requires availability to travel to alternate sites for open-enrollment classes, contracted courses, conference courses, and occupational health and safety events. The position has three areas of responsibility: delivering OSHA courses, providing instructor leadership and program operations support, and supporting outreach. Instruction and course delivery account for 60% of the role, instructor management and program support for 30%, and outreach support for 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 4–5 years of experience in occupational safety, training, or a related field.
- Availability to deliver courses onsite in Seattle and virtually via Zoom, and to travel to alternate sites for classes and events.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and Outreach Training Program requirements.
- Instructor and/or facilitation experience.
- Prior experience managing or supervising instructors, contractors, or training programs.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual training platforms.
- Experience in curriculum development or instructional design.
Responsibilities
- Deliver OSHA numbered courses in General Industry, Construction, and/or Maritime, in person and/or virtually.
- Present approved course content in accordance with OSHA requirements and procedures, using current adult-learning methods for diverse audiences.
- Administer assessments, track attendance, and verify contact hours required for OSHA Outreach trainer eligibility.
- Maintain current knowledge of OSHA standards, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
- Submit student completion rosters and required documentation to OSHCE Operations.
- Onboard and credential OSHA instructors as needed, and verify and maintain their continuing education requirements.
- Collaborate with the PNW OSHA Education Center Director and Assistant Director of Programing Operations on scheduling, enrollment targets, and course calendars.
- Monitor instructor performance through evaluations, student feedback, and compliance audits.
- Ensure program-wide compliance with OSHA Outreach Training Program and OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) requirements and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records for regulatory and audit purposes.
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships for subcontracted instructors.
- Keep training materials current with OSHA regulatory updates.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for course instructional design and materials.
- Investigate and resolve student or instructor complaints.
- Represent OSHCE at conferences, meetings, networking events, and industry gatherings.
- Present at occupational health and safety association events, conferences, and industry events.
- Prepare reports and recommendations based on course feedback and market needs.
- Travel to alternate sites for open-enrollment classes, contracted courses, conference courses, and occupational health and safety events.
Benefits
- The posting directs applicants to the University of Washington staff benefits information page; specific benefits are not listed in the description.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- An environment described as diverse, intellectually exciting, and offering artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
