Title: VILO Electrical Safety Trainer
State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II
Hiring Range: $38.00/hour
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Labor and Industry
Location: Dept of Labor and Industry
Agency Website: www.doli.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Are you looking for a position where you can make a positive contribution to workplace safety and health? The Department of Labor and Industry is committed to providing high quality safety and health training to the public through our VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach. We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Electrical Safety Trainer to join our team and help us enhance safety awareness and compliance through effective training programs for the public. We are seeking a highly motivated professional to work independently as a part-time Electrical Safety Trainer. This position will require up to 15 hours of work per week. As an Electrical Safety Trainer, you will be responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating safety training programs tailored to adult learners. Your expertise will ensure that Virginia’s workforce is well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated training experience that shows a track record of empowering students to foster injury-free organizational cultures through innovative adult learning. The Safety and Health Trainer will integrate DOLI values, including integrity, trust, and respect, while executing with quality and collaborating with teammates. This position is funded by a Federal OSHA grant and is a restricted short-term position, lasting only until September 30, 2027. This position will be located in the Headquarters Office, Richmond VA, or in the Central Regional Office, Henrico VA.
Why join State Government?
Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work, and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive – this isn’t just a job, it’s a legacy.
Compensation:
This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $38.00 Please note, the agency will not entertain salary negotiations for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop comprehensive electrical safety training curricula and materials aligned with regulatory standards.
• Deliver engaging training sessions to adult learners using a variety of instructional techniques.
• Assess training effectiveness through evaluations and feedback to continuously improve program quality.
• Collaborate with management to identify training needs and tailor programs accordingly.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of electrical safety regulations and best practices.
• Document training activities and maintain accurate records.
Minimum Qualifications
• Considerable experience as a Safety and Health Trainer or similar role, preferably with a background in curriculum development.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations (OSHA, ANSI, etc.).
• Ability to engage and motivate adult learners.
Additional Considerations
• Safety or Health Certifications (CSP, CIH, CHST, etc.).
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and/or a related engineering or science field.
• Fluency speaking, reading, and writing Spanish is a plus.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Special Requirements:
• Possession or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license within 30 days of hire
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity that includes, but is not limited to, bending, walking, and occasionally lifting and carrying loads up to 30 pounds.
• The selected candidate must pass a criminal background investigation.
Special Instructions:
To apply, you must submit a completed State of Virginia Application for Employment at www.jobs.virginia.gov by 11:55pm on the posted closing date. A resume can be attached within the state application. The application and/or resume must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference all pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any training and experience that relates to the position. You must also provide your education on your state application. Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. Mailed, faxed, or e-mailed applications/resumes will not be accepted or considered.
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., Lawful Permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the United States.
Current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia who have either been laid off or will be laid off from State service, who indicate preferential hiring rights in the form of a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (yellow card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (blue card), must submit the card to our office by the application deadline. The card may either be scanned and attached to the application as a supplemental document or faxed to (804) 786-0139. Please include a fax cover sheet with your name and the position number for which you are applying.
The Department of Labor and Industry is committed to the goal of equal employment opportunity, with the intention that every employee and applicant for employment shall have an equal opportunity to be judged based on their fitness and merit to participate in the terms, conditions, privileges, and benefits of employment. All candidates are afforded opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
DOLI Talent Management and Communications will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact DOLI hr@doli.virginia.gov.
Contact Information
Name: Talent Management and Communications
Phone: No Phone Calls
Email: hr@doli.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.