SAFETY SPECIALIST, TRAINING-DIR
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $70,282.08 to $104,713.20 PAY GRADE: 37
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work @type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Business and Industry (http://business.nv.gov/)
Division: Industrial Relations
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 11.527
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52193
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 08/11/2025
Recruiter:
DARRELL MORLAN
Phone: (775)684-0126
Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Safety Specialists promote recognized safety and health practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations.
This recruitment is for a Safety Specialist - Trainer position within the Safety Consultation and Training Section, located in Las Vegas. Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform a full range of duties consistent with the series concept, including designing, developing, and delivering formal training programs on workplace safety and health regulations, standards, safe work practices, hazard abatement strategies, risk management, and related management systems. Trainings may be conducted at employer worksites or centralized locations to reach multiple employers simultaneously. The incumbent will also provide internal training for safety and industrial hygiene staff within the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR), helping to build internal capabilities and promote regulatory compliance.
Additional responsibilities include conducting research and applying analytical techniques to assess training needs, determining appropriate training frequency and duration, and evaluating participant competency levels before and after instruction. The incumbent will develop course goals, objectives, practical exercises, training scripts, and supporting materials, and will evaluate the effectiveness of training programs. Assignments often involve complex subject matter requiring broad industry knowledge or specialized expertise in a particular field. The Safety Specialist may also orient and train new staff, serve in a lead capacity on team or functional assignments, and contribute to special projects. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\Specifications-11\0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, occupational safety and health, or closely related field and two years of adult education experience including curriculum development and course presentation on occupational safety and health related topics; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, biological or physical sciences, hazardous materials, engineering, public health or related field and four years of experience as described above; OR certification as a Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP); OR an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience; OR one year of experience as a Safety Representative, Training in Nevada State service.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Some travel to rural areas is required.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your adult education experience including curriculum development and course presentation on occupational safety and health related topics.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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