Title: Safety Instructor (Part Time/Wage)

State Role Title: Compliance Safety Officer III

Hiring Range: $29.43 - $47.83

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Lynchburg District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Lynchburg District is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment to excellence! If you are driven by innovation and a passion for infrastructure, we want you to join our team to keep Virginia moving. As a Part Time (Wage) Safety Instructor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Lynchburg District safety training needs and providing instruction for all employees, especially those in safety sensitive positions across the Commonwealth of Virginia. As well as coordinate, schedule, and teach safety-related training for all employees and identified technical training for maintenance operators in support of the Lynchburg District safety program.

Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver Safety Training
  
  


• Provide Maintenance Training
  
  


• Assist District Safety Manager with Safety Program Initiatives
  
  


• Training Documentation

This is an hourly/wage position, limited to 1500 hours per cycle year with an average of 29 hours per week. No State/Medical benefits provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to travel to conduct training events and attend meetings.
  
  


• Knowledge and skill in CDL equipment operations and requirements.
  
  


•  Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations regarding workplace safety.
  
  


• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain certification as Red Cross First Aid and CPR instructor within 6 months of hire.
  
  


• Possess or ability to obtain and maintain certification in VDOT Safety, Safety for Managers, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Fall Protection, and Excavation.
  
  


• Valid driver's license.
  
  


• Possession of and ability to maintain CDL and DOT medical card. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
  
  

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience or education in education, training, employee safety, equipment operations or related area desired.
  
  


• Experience maintaining records within automated systems.
  
  


• Familiarity with state and VDOT training-related guidelines.
  
  


• Prior experience conducting safety and equipment related training.
  
  


• Progressively responsible experience in training within a transportation related organization.
  
  

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.

Postings without a specified close date, can be closed after a five (5) consecutive workday minimum posting requirement has been met. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

This recruitment can be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the posting close date.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Valid driver’s license. References, work history, and professional certifications will be verified. Requires satisfactory results from a fingerprint-based criminal history record check and DMV driving record check. Position may be required to work during emergencies and inclement weather on nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore,
advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Shanon Gardner

Phone: 434-907-7704

Email: [email protected]

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.