Safety Trainer

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. This role will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices in all aspects of the work. As theSafetyTraineryouwill:

• Deliver High-Quality Training: Provide instruction and presentations to King County employees across various settings including classrooms field locations and virtual environments.
• Coordinate Training Events: Organize on-site and open-enrollment sessions administer assessments and evaluate learning outcomes.
• Develop and Maintain Educational Resources: Create promote and market accurate culturally appropriate safety materials. Manage and update a library of training and reference content.
• Manage Learning Systems: Set up and administer courses in the NEOGOV Learn platform ensuring accurate registration attendance tracking and data reporting.
• Allocate Training Resources: Oversee budgets facilities and materials to ensure smooth delivery of training programs.
• Define Program Vision and Strategy: Develop the vision mission and direction for King Countys safety training efforts including creating work plans and program objectives.
• Consult with Departments: Collaborate with management teams to assess safety training needs and develop implement and evaluate strategies to address them.
• Design and Evaluate Training Programs: Identify evaluate and develop training methods and materials ensuring alignment with state regulations and organizational goals.
• Develop Learning Plans: Identify department and individual needs and design tailored learning plans.
• Respond to Inquiries: Address safety training questions from employees and management.
• Coordinate with External Vendors: Facilitate training sessions with third-party providers and online platforms.
• Refine and Enrich Safety Programs: Continuously improve safety courses to meet evolving employee needs and regulatory requirements.
• Support Safety Policy Development: Participate in shaping County safety policies.
• Engage with External Partners: Represent King County in collaborations with organizations like Evergreen Safety Council Red Cross and Health and Safety Institute as well as with agencies such as Washington State Department of Transportation and Labor & Industries.
• Collaborate with Community Partners: Contribute to developing safety courses with organizations such as Evergreen Safety Council (Traffic Control) National Safety Council (Defensive Driving) and Health and Safety Institute (BasicPlus First Aid/CPR/AED).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of experience using established curriculum to provide training to adults in a classroom or in the field OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills technical and functional knowledge and ability required to perform the work; AND
• Certified Trainer in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED WA State Certified Flagging Instructor Defensive Driving Trainer Certification Forklift Trainer Certification Qualified Trainer in Bloodborne Pathogens and Heat Related Illness and OSHA Authorized Trainer for OSHA30 training OR ability to obtain certifications in subject areas within 3 months.

• Develop Training Practices: Design standards and practices for students with varying levels of technology proficiency.
• Create Visual Presentations: Build clear and engaging presentations and slide decks via PowerPoint or other online presentation apps.
• Facilitate Learning: Present curriculum to adult learners lead discussions and effectively manage classroom environments in person and virtually via MicroSoft Teams and Zoom.
• Maintain Training Records: Update courses and attendance rosters in Learning Management Systems.

• Communication & Collaboration: Demonstrate excellent verbal written interpersonal and presentation skills while delivering outstanding customer service to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Adaptability & Engagement: Effectively engage with employees at all levels of the organization regardless of their familiarity with learning topics. Ability to present using non-technical language and creative presentation and facilitation techniques to engage a diverse audience.
• Time Management: Prioritize workloads within tight timelines navigate shifting priorities and manage ambiguous information effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain a growth mindset striving for personal and professional development.
• Conflict Resolution: Recognize address and manage conflicts in various settings.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint SharePoint Teams and OneNote).

• Equity & Social Justice: Understand and apply equity principles recognizing the impacts of race policy and systemic inequities on marginalized communities.
• Course Design & Adult Learning: Knowledge of course design teaching methods and adult learning styles.
• Safety Regulations: Understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Washington State Department of Labor & Industries health and safety regulations.

• Familiarity with King Countys HR practices policies and procedures.
• Experience in NEOGOV Learn with managing training programs.

Selection Process
Forms and Materials Required

• An online employment application including supplemental questions completed at The employment history should go back at least 10 years if you have 10 years of employment or more to include all relevant experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All relevant experience must be included in the application.
• A cover letter no more than two pages summarizing how you meet the required experience qualifications knowledge and job skills listed addition please share why you are interested in this position. This is a required application material. If a cover letter is not received your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

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Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.