University of Nevada Las Vegas Looking for Safety Training Specialist, Administrative Services [R0141344] Full Time

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Safety Training Specialist, Administrative Services [R0141344]

ROLE of the POSITION

Primary duties for the Safety Training Specialist will include:

• Identify training needs, publicize training dates, and schedule training classes.

• Present in-person and virtual training classes.

• Develop lesson plans for training classes.

• Assist UNLV employees and students with the registration of safety training classes.

• Certify equipment operators

• Process course completions and training records updates.

• Handle requests for assistance and communicate training program information with departments.

Secondary duties include:

• Review OSHA and other safety standards to ensure compliance with training courses.

• Update existing safety training presentations as needed.

• Review drafts of new or revised safety training courses.

• Assist with training course development for the web based training platform.

• Provide assistance to department and Business Affairs staff members.

• Participate in meetings, safety committees and other events, as needed.

Serve as backup for emergency response exercises/real world scenarios.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 – 3 years of practical experience in developing lesson plans and conducting in person safety training.

Additionally 1-3 years of experience and knowledge of:

• Presentation techniques including the use of audio/visual projection equipment during training courses, and how to deliver effective training.

• Experience operating computers, software, and other electronic devices relative to training.

• Understanding of OSHA standards.

• Developing PowerPoint presentations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

3 – 5 years of experience. Knowledge of:

• OSHA standards, NFPA requirements, NRS and NAC codes and requirements.

• Authorized OSHA 10 and 30 hour outreach trainer.

• Credentialed as an equipment trainer for forklifts and mobile elevated work platforms.

• First-Aid and CPR instructor.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit. 

SALARY RANGE

The salary for the position is $67,000.00.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

*       Competitive total rewards package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

*       No state income tax

*       Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

*       Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

*       Employee recognition and appreciation programs

*        Connect with colleagues with shared interests

*        Personal and professional development opportunities

*       UNLV athletics ticket discounts

*       Statewide employee purchase program discounts

*        RebelCard discounts on and off campus

*        Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

*       Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

 Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Applicants chosen for in person interviews will be asked to prepare a short 10-minute presentation on any safety subject of their choosing and present that to the hiring committee. Candidates may use any form of delivery they choose including PowerPoint presentations. Basic audio and visual equipment will be provided to aid in the delivery of the presentation. 

Materials should be addressed to ‘Search Committee Chair’, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected]. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0141344” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region’s diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. 

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. 

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to both.  

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Cover letter, resume, and three professional references.