SafeState Training Specialist - 531086

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $54,000 - Midpoint: $67,500 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 214152 - SafeState Training & Conferences

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The SafeState Training Specialist operationalizes and executes the UA SafeState occupational safety and health training programs, including OSHA Training Institute Education Center courses, OSHA Outreach Trainer activities, open-enrollment and contract training, environmental training and conferences, and all other noncredit professional development programs and provides day-to-day management and operational oversight. Establishes operational priorities, assigns and monitors work, resolves routine program issues, and ensures that courses, documentation, and services are delivered accurately, consistently, and on schedule. Ensures approved training programs are delivered accurately, consistently, and in accordance with applicable requirements.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree and some safety related training creation and/or facilitation experience; OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years of safety related training creation and/or facilitation experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of safety related training creation and/or facilitation experience; or high school diploma or GED and six (6) years of safety related training creation and/or facilitation experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a university or college setting that includes administrative and fiscal management. Experience in planning, developing, delivery, or auditing of open-market courses, seminars, and conference activities associated with environmental health and safety issues. Experience with Alabama and EPA’s lead and asbestos accreditation regulations. Experience with Enrole or similar course-management systems; participant records; certificate software; evaluations; purchasing, travel, and payments.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 05 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time

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