Training Officer Iii

The priority mission of the Mine Inspector is to enforce mining laws which protect mine employees, residents, and the Arizona Environment. The focus is on providing the best customer service to Arizona Residents and Mine Enterprises.

TRAINING OFFICER III

*The Training Officer III positing is available at various locations throughout the State of  Arizona*

Office Location: 1700 West Washington, 4th Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Annual Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 2/5/2025

The purpose of the Training Officer III position is it to teach safety and health classes and to promote mine safety and health information and awareness to the Arizona Mining Community. Thus, the Training Officer must be responsible for skillful, professional work and assist in the development of up-to-date training materials and programs.

To achieve these goals a Training Officer must be an MSHA certified instructor. The subject matter must be related to the specific needs of each mine site and must be continuously reviewed and up-dated. This is accomplished through personal visits to the mines, evaluating the needs of the employees at each mine and contract employees entering the mines.

Also trainers must evaluate and measure the effectiveness of their training. They must assist with the development of training manual, materials, and lesson plans for each subject taught. A Training Officer must develop and maintain professional working relationships with peers, mine inspection personnel, mine operators and their representatives, union and miner representatives, other state and federal enforcement agencies and the general mining community.

Trainers may be called to assist State Inspectors or Abandoned Mines and Reclamation agents out in the field. A trainer must keep current with all federal and state rules and regulations related to the training requirements affecting the mining community. These training regulations require an instructor to teach legal regulatory subject matter.

An instructor must maintain a current calendar and assist the department in scheduling training classes. Extensive travel is required to reach training sites, some of which may be in remote locations; so safe operation and proper maintenance of their assigned agency vehicle is required.

A Training Officer will be required to assist all departments of A.S.M.I. and participate in the planning and implementation agency programs such as Instructor Trainer Classes (Train the Trainer) and Community Outreach programs like Abandoned Mines Awareness. Trainers will also plan and participate in agency seminars and conferences.

• Conduct Mandatory Mine Safety and Health training classes for the mining community and contractor employee's through-out the State of Arizona. The travel time is inclusive. Develop training schedule calendar, prepare for travel accommodations and develop accurate travel claims and expense reports

• Maintain and service assigned agency vehicle by developing accurate and consistent mileage, fueling and vehicle service records. Also develop and update equipment list, maintain all vehicle and training equipment such as road emergency kits and other vehicle supplies, computer and projectors, CPR manikins and other first aid equipment

• Participate and assist in the development of department programs, seminars and conferences. Also participate in the development of all other agency strategies and goals

• Prepare, compile and update class materials by entering site-specific subject matter into the Power Point and DVD presentation programs. Also participate in the development of class lesson plans, curriculums, materials, manuals and programs

• Maintain accurate records of training conducted, certificates of training issued, training reviews and class evaluations

• Prepare and conduct week long Instructor Trainer Classes ( 1 session yearly)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of training strategies and methods, principles of employee training, the nature of the learning process and of trends of employee training

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Mining Code of the State of Arizona (Arizona Revised Statues Rules & Regulations)

• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office package, Power Point software and DVD presentation skills

• Federal OSHA General Duty and Construction Standards related to the training requirements

• Knowledge in developing training plans, lesson plans and curriculum manuals

• MSHA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR Title 30, Parts 40 through 100)

• Also a moderate level knowledge of CFR 29

Skills:

• Must have an extensive knowledge of mining history and methods and understanding the past and current processes involved

• Must be or have the ability to obtain a MSHA approved instructor (Blue Card Certification)

• Defensive driving skills, instructor will travel over 30,000 vehicle miles each year

• Skill in the development of lesson plans and the ability to follow these plans

• Analytical skills to establish industry trends from accident data

• Motivational skills to ensure student participation in training

• Excellent communication skills

• Training and instruction skills

• Time management skills

Ability:

• Ability to understand and interpret complex state and federal regulations that relate to the training requirements

• Good interpersonal skills for interacting with individuals and groups

• Know how to evaluate effectiveness of training conducted

• Public speaking abilities and skills

• Mining experience, Teaching knowledge and experience, MSHA Certified Blue Card Instructor, Basic to high level knowledge of Federal CFR Standards, Arizona Mining Codes, Statutes, Rules and Regulations

• Other Industry Regulatory Rules and Regulations

• Basic knowledge of FA/CPR/BBP subject matter

• Bachelors degree in education, business administration, public administration, a social or behavioral science or other acceptable field of study from an accredited college or university and one year experience in training

• Years of mining experience may qualify for education, so additional mining experience and training experience or other closely related safety area may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year for year basis

• Additionally, certification as a Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) approved instructor with 2 years mining experience and qualified to instruct current Basic First Aid & CPR information and techniques

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shawn McConnell at shawn.mcconnell@azdoa.gov for assistance