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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Health and Safety Training Coordinator

Hampton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$53K/yr - $73K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of Hampton is seeking a dynamic Health and Safety Training Coordinator to lead, design, and deliver a wide range of health and safety training programs for both City departments and Hampton City Schools. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive training programs that ensure regulatory compliance and support a culture of safety.

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Responsibilities

Develop and conduct safety training programs in compliance with OSHA, VOSH, EPA, and NFPA

Create site-specific training manuals and standard operating procedures

Deliver training on a wide range of topics, including defensive driving, CPR/AED, forklift operation, and confined space safety

Administer and maintain the learning management system (LMS), ensuring accurate training records

Coordinate with external vendors and internal trainers to deliver specialized instruction

Evaluate training effectiveness and update programs based on regulations and incident reports

Lead train-the-trainer sessions and develop multimedia content for virtual and classroom environments

Qualification

OSHA complianceTraining program developmentOccupational health trainingVirtual learning environmentsAdult learning techniquesChange managementInterdepartmental relationshipsProject management

Required

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field directly related to occupational health and safety or public sector regulatory compliance

Two (2) years of experience in developing, writing, and managing organizational training programs, developing training material, and/or presenting training. Demonstrates progressively responsible experience in developing and managing workforce training plans. Must know what is current and relevant in the training realm

Two (2) years of experience in training occupational health and safety programs

One (1) year of experience in virtual learning environments. Knowledge of adult learning techniques, training design and delivery, and change management with a demonstrated ability to conduct training needs assessments

A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position

Must successfully pass a background check before any offer of employment or promotion

Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria

This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances under the City's current substance abuse policy

Preferred

Two (2) years' experience working with municipal government, understanding of interdepartmental relationships experience preferred

Experience in project management is preferred

Benefits

Sentara Health Medical Insurance

OptumRx

Delta Dental Insurance

Anthem Blue View Vision

FSA Reimbursement accounts

Accident and Critical Illness

Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Virginia 529

Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.

Maternity Leave

Parental Bonding Leave

Care for Sick Parent Leave

Birthday Leave

Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Employee's birthday

A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation.

An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation.

Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills.

Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family.

Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.