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About The Position

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field and at least five (5) years of relevant experience (for Level 3).
• A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field and at least nine (9) years of relevant experience (for Level 4).
• Must have a high school diploma (per DOE O 426.2).
• Competent knowledge of ES&H principles, DOE facility operations, and regulatory requirements.
• Competent experience delivering stand up instruction to adult learners in technical or safety related subjects.
• Competent experience with the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT), ADDIE, and other training development models.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and standard office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Adobe Acrobat).
• Ability to interpret and apply procedures, regulatory requirements, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills in support of training needs.
• Competent experience working with multi skilled professionals with varying backgrounds and education levels.
• Supports audits, assessments, and corrective actions related to training program performance.
• Ability to work effectively in high stress, fast paced environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, revise, and maintain training materials.
• Ability to mentor others and contribute to organizational success through effective training delivery.
• Maintains required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including stopping work if job is unsafe or compromises security.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Nice To Haves

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., OSHA, HAZWOPER, CHST, CET, CIH, CSP) are highly desirable.
• Experience working within the Department of Energy community or other government setting.

Responsibilities

• Delivering stand up instruction for ES&H courses, including but not limited to radiation protection, hazardous waste operations, industrial safety, environmental compliance, and emergency preparedness. Courses could include high hazard, regulatory, and DOE specific training topics.
• Leading the design, development, and revision of training programs using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT).
• Ensuring training materials meet DOE Order 426.2, N3B procedures, and applicable ES&H regulations as well as follow SAT principles.
• Conducting complex needs analyses, job task analyses, and training effectiveness evaluations.
• Delivering classroom, hands on, and practical skills training sessions.
• Evaluating trainee performance through written exams, demonstrations, and on the job assessments.
• Maintaining accurate training records, rosters, and documentation in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Reviewing and updating training content to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with current procedures.
• Collaborating with SMEs and line management to identify training needs and develop or revise training modules.
• Supporting multiple programs, attending planning meetings and presenting updates on course status, trainee performance, and curriculum changes.
• Applying Human Performance Improvement (HPI) principles and fostering a questioning attitude in all training activities.
• Managing multiple assignments and projects in a fast paced, high demand environment.
• Providing coaching, mentoring, and guidance to trainees and junior training staff as well as reviewing and approving training content developed by junior trainers or SMEs.
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to diverse audiences