Safety Training Specialist 3 (Learning Specialist 3)
- Req. Number: IRC142200
- Organization : Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality Program Office (ESHQ-PO)
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $87,800 - $143,000
- Recruiter Name: Hamilton, Junior Victor Edward
- Recruiter Email: jhamilton@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
As a Learning Specialist 3, you will support Los Alamos National Laboratory's Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) training programs. You will collaborate with subject matter experts and program owners to design, develop, and deliver training in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory and contractual requirements.
This role spans the full training lifecycle-from design and development through delivery and evaluation-to ensure quality and compliance. You will apply adult learning principles to create and deliver engaging classroom instruction. This position carries a substantial teaching load. Responsibilities include developing and instructing regulatory-driven safety courses related to hoisting and rigging (overhead crane), forklift, mechanical material handling, confined space, and/or fall protection.
As a Learning Specialist 3, you are expected to bring deep, practical knowledge of safety-related work and serve as the primary owner of assigned training programs. You are accountable for maintaining technical accuracy, regulatory alignment, and overall program effectiveness, and for proactively identifying needed updates or improvements. This role may involve leading or mentoring others in support of program execution and may require work in a variety of operational environments.
Job Duties
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Training/Certifications: Within 3 months of hire, completion of Los Alamos National Laboratory's Training Staff Qualification Program.
Education/Experience: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Schedule: This position is on the 9/80 work schedule - four 9-hour workdays and one 8-hour workday one calendar week and four 9-hour workdays and one day off the next calendar week.
Work Location: This position is onsite and located in White Rock. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
As a Learning Specialist 3, you will support Los Alamos National Laboratory's Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) training programs. You will collaborate with subject matter experts and program owners to design, develop, and deliver training in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory and contractual requirements.
This role spans the full training lifecycle-from design and development through delivery and evaluation-to ensure quality and compliance. You will apply adult learning principles to create and deliver engaging classroom instruction. This position carries a substantial teaching load. Responsibilities include developing and instructing regulatory-driven safety courses related to hoisting and rigging (overhead crane), forklift, mechanical material handling, confined space, and/or fall protection.
As a Learning Specialist 3, you are expected to bring deep, practical knowledge of safety-related work and serve as the primary owner of assigned training programs. You are accountable for maintaining technical accuracy, regulatory alignment, and overall program effectiveness, and for proactively identifying needed updates or improvements. This role may involve leading or mentoring others in support of program execution and may require work in a variety of operational environments.
Job Duties
- Make safety and security an integral part of every task, maintaining required training and stopping work when conditions are unsafe or insecure.
- Contribute to organizational goals and objectives.
- Partner with subject matter experts and program owners to ensure training programs meet Laboratory needs and comply with regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Interpret and apply regulations and policies to maintain training compliance.
- Develop, implement, and maintain procedures, forms, templates, rosters, and lesson plans.
- Create and maintain classroom materials that are high quality and compliant.
- Conduct classroom and hands-on instruction.
- Support knowledge preservation, capture, and transfer initiatives as needed.
- Promote a respectful and inclusive work environment.
- Support grantee, vendor, and SME instructors by coordinating logistics, assisting during delivery, and ensuring consistency with Laboratory training standards and requirements.
- Represents the training program before stakeholders and regulators.
- Provides expert guidance in interpreting regulations and policies to ensure compliance.
- Mentors, coaches, and trains other staff within the field.
- May participate in: assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, data analysis, project management, or critiques.
- May participate in or lead special/emergent projects.
- Requires hands-on application of the work in varying and different operational environments. Requires hands-on application of work across diverse and varying operational environments.
- May act as Subject Matter Expert.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Field and/or instructional experience related to hoisting and rigging (overhead crane), material handling, forklift operations, confined space entry, and/or fall protection.
- Knowledge of and experience working under OSHA, EPA, and DOT federal regulations.
- Knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) orders and Laboratory policies/procedures pertaining to training.
- Demonstrated skill with interpersonal, written, and verbal communications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of common computer-based applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) and the use of computer-based applications for course development (e.g., Captivate, Articulate, etc.).
- Knowledge of learning theory and performance-based training techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to research and identify requirements as they pertain to the position.
- Working knowledge of the applicable document control and records management processes.
Training/Certifications: Within 3 months of hire, completion of Los Alamos National Laboratory's Training Staff Qualification Program.
Education/Experience: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in instructing safety-related training.
- Knowledge of process improvement concepts.
- Experience in oversight of staff in support roles.
- Knowledge of content design process includes visual design, photography, videography, online design Web and authoring software tools. Knowledge of the content design process, including visual design, photography, videography, online design, web development, and authoring software tools.
Work Schedule: This position is on the 9/80 work schedule - four 9-hour workdays and one 8-hour workday one calendar week and four 9-hour workdays and one day off the next calendar week.
Work Location: This position is onsite and located in White Rock. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
