Job Posting Title:
Field Trainer/Analyst
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Hiring Department:
Cockrell School of Engineering
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
Purpose
Provide training, curriculum development, and compliance assistance for the University of Texas Health Safety Training Center (HSTC) in support of both grant-funded Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) and self-supporting training programs in the Heath, Safety, & Environment (HSE) areas.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate full day and multiple day training programs both on-site at university locations and off-site at client locations. Travel, using a university, personal, or rental vehicle to various intrastate and interstate locations.
Review and develop training curriculum, exercises, techniques, and materials for safety programs. Maintain accurate records of training activities. Keep abreast of new developments in Mine safety and health, and training and development.
Handle inquiries from clients concerning safety training and assist with creating MSHA approved training plans for clients. Verify training plans of clients prior to their training. Conduct training needs analysis.
Present at safety councils and conferences throughout the state of Texas while promoting HSTC. Attend and work closely with MSHA officials at Mine Rescue events.
Conduct compliance assistance visits and technical assistance to mine operators and associated industries.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with five years of experience in a related field
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) approved instructor or within first six months of employment
Experience with MS Office Suite and Outlook
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Excellent command of language and grammar
Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills
Demonstrated professional demeanor
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to travel overnight for off-site training engagements
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree with six years of experience in a related field
More than the required years of experience training adults, in both the public and private sectors and experience in developing programs and writing training materials
Education or experience in OSHA training, Industrial Hygiene, and Ergonomics
First Aid/CPR Instructor or credentials in First Aid, CPR, and AED
Fluent in Spanish language and writing skills
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range
$62,500+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Work is performed both in a standard office environment and off-site locations.
Work outside of normal business hours may be required on a periodic basis during peak periods or for special events.
Work Shift
Both standard office environment and off-site locations
Use of University assigned computer and other standard office equipment
Work performed on multiple projects concurrently under pressure of rigid deadlines and time limitations
Requires significant travel via university, personal, or rental vehicle to various intrastate and interstate locations
Required Materials
Resume/CV
Letter of interest
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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