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Salary : $106,106.21 - $134,495.71 Annually

Location : Seattle, WA

Job Type : Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs / week

Job Number : 2025JM25368

Department : DHR - Dept. of Human Resources

Division : Central Employee Svcs Div

Opening Date : 09 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 9 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : F3A : L117-P&T

Full- or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours / Week : 40 hours / week

Summary

The Department of Human Resources, (CESD) seeks a dynamic, knowledgeable and customer service focused Safety Trainer to join the 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.

You will be successful in this position if you :

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!

To learn more about our safety programs, please visit :

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 :

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).

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Qualifications :

Other Qualifications :

Experience

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

Desirable Qualification :

Union Representation

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 / Professional & Technical and is classified as an Occupational Education and Training Program Administrator - Senior, class code : 2252400.

Work Conditions and / or Environment

This position requires travel to various King County worksites to meet with employees and provide training. Must have a valid Washington State Driver's license to operate a Non-Revenue County Vehicle or the ability to travel to remote King County worksites in a timely manner. This position will require transportation of training props (CPR manikins, first aid materials etc.) and lifting of approximately 20 pounds.

Work Schedule

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek. The Safety Trainer provides training across all shifts, to current employees. The person in this role must be able to work a flexible schedule; as onsite training may occur in the early morning (prior to 8 : 00 AM), in the evening (after 5 : 00 PM) to accommodate swing and night shift, and infrequently on weekends.

Telework Requirement

The work associated with this position will be performed in a hybrid capacity with a combination of both onsite work and limited telework of one day per week on average. The primary reporting location of the position is at the King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104. Onsite training will occur more frequently than virtual training. King County employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to worksites to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to King County employees and the general public to fill one career service position.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process

Forms and Materials Required

Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews.

For more information on this recruitment, please contact :

Jen Montoya, Senior HR Analyst,

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Guided by our , 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.

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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.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

Life and disability insurance : employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement : eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided : 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff

Please select how many years of experience you have facilitating training to adult learners :

Please select all the environment types in which you have facilitated training :

Please select the subject areas where you currently hold a Trainer certification :

If you do not hold a Trainer certification to any subject areas listed in Question 5, please select the areas where you have the ability to obtain certification within 3 months

In addition to the online employment application, a cover letter is a required application material. If a cover letter is not received, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Have you attached your cover letter (no longer than two pages) summarizing how you meet the required experience, qualifications, knowledge, and job skills listed in the job posting and why you are interested in this position?

Required Question