Internal Training Specialist (Industrial Hygienist 3)

Initial Posting Date:
10/27/2026
Application Deadline:
11/08/2026
Agency:
Department of Consumer & Business Services
Salary Range:
$5,988 - $9,191
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Internal Training Specialist (Industrial Hygienist 3)
Job Description:
This position will be located in the Salem Central Office or one of the field offices in Salem, Portland, Eugene, Bend, or Medford. The location will be based on the successful candidate’s location and finalized when the job offer is made.
Our mission...
To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.
The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.
This position is with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA). Oregon OSHA is responsible for assuring safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers through promulgation and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, and by providing education and consultation to employees and employers.
This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
What’s in it for you:
Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
Colleagues who are passionate about public service
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
This position is eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.
Here’s what you will do:
As an Internal Training Specialist, you will assess training needs of staff, and research, design, and develop training and training processes to support Oregon OSHA’s staff development goals and needs. You will also facilitate training meetings and projects, advise and develop training strategies at the request of management, and provide support services for other Division units conducting training for employers and employees.
For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description.
Here’s what you need to qualify:
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience with a federal or state occupational safety and health organization performing duties comparable to an Oregon OSHA Industrial Hygienist 2
OR
Five years of industrial health program experience (at least two years must be professional level industrial health program experience)
OR
A master’s degree with courses (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Chemistry, a physical or biological science, Ergonomics, or Industrial Engineering and one year of professional level industrial health program experience
OR
A bachelor's degree with courses (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Chemistry, a physical or biological science, Ergonomics, or Industrial Engineering and two years of professional level industrial health program experience
OR
An associate degree in industrial Hygiene and three- and one-half years of industrial health program experience (at least two years must be professional level industrial health program experience)
Requested Skills:
Demonstrated experience coordinating and conducting safety training
Demonstrated knowledge of Oregon OSHA or federal OSHA rules
Demonstrated experience developing curriculum
Subject material expertise in topics such as, heat, silica, lead, asbestos, BBP, ventilation, flammable liquids, respiratory protection, noise or spray finishing
Application information:
A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.
Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications and requested skills listed above and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.
Additional information:
Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, an employee pay assessment will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The assessment will be based on the relevant e