Careers

Description:

Trainer to join the Safety unit where the number one priority is the health and safety of King County employees. As one team, the CESD supports a thriving King County employment experience and provides integrated compensation, benefits, work/life well-being, safety, and retirement planning services.

This recruitment will be used to fill one immediate Career Service vacancy and to create an eligibility pool to fill additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may occur within the next six months.  

The Safety Trainer will be responsible for conducting safety trainings including but not limited to the following topics:

• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
• WA State Flagger Certification
• Defensive Driving
• Forklift Operation
• Bloodborne Pathogens and Heat Related Illness
• Active Shooter and Workplace Violence Prevention
• Other safety training topics as assigned

The Safety Trainer will also respond to training requests, schedule trainings, and enter training courses and program information into NEOGOV Learn.

Job Duties

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 the Safety Trainer, you will:

• 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 County’s 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).

Skills/Eligibility:

You will be successful in this position if you: 

• Value safety and are committed to ensuring King County employees receive the necessary training needed to be successful in their county employment.
• Have experience working with varying adult learning styles both in-person and virtually.
• Understand OSHA/L&I rules and other safety related curriculum.
• Can research safety regulations and follow up on questions asked during class.
• Like being part of a tight-knit and hard-working team of professionals.

If you enjoy presenting in a classroom setting with a passion for customer service and are interested in making a positive impact in how safely our employees conduct their work, we would like to hear from you!

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.

Other Qualifications:
Experience

• 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. 

Skills and Abilities

• 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).

Knowledge

• 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