(Casual Hire) Safety Instructor at University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

**** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai’i may apply for Casual Hire appointments, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title:                                                   (Casual Hire) Safety Instructor

Position Number:                               ***** Casual Hire

Hiring Unit:                                         Hawaii Community College

Location:                                            Hilo

Date Posted:                                     October 17, 2025

Closing Date:                                    October 24, 2025

Salary:                                                $45.53/hour

Full Time/Part Time:                          Part Time

Temporary/Permanent:                     Temporary

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Participate in professional development.
2. Work with Apprenticeship Coordinator to review and/or update as necessary and applicable course content appropriate to Safety Training and Credentialing and the audience for which curriculum will be delivered to.
3. Work with Apprenticeship Coordinator to determine, review, and/or update course materials, teaching aids, and tolls related to Safety.
4. Determine and prepare course content.
5. Prepare materials and supplies necessary for course execution.
6. Work with the Apprenticeship Coordinator to determine course scheduling and delivery.
7. Perform related duties as assigned. 
    

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Five-year full-time (equivalence) work experience in safety training, compliance and/or enforcement.
2. Must have the ability to prequalify for the OSHA mandatory 5-year safety trainer prerequisite.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of OSHA.
4. At least one year of experience working with adult and/or youth learners in an academic setting.
5. Detail oriented.
6. Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple duties with demanding deadlines.
7. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate numerous projects at the same time.
8. Familiar with the Hawaii Island community and its resources.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
10. Ability to work nights and weekends, on occasion.
11. Possess PC/Mac computer skills with commonly used professional software.

1. Possess OSHA trainer certification.
2. Possess First Aid/CPR/AED trainer certificate.
3. Experience working with community and industry.
4. Demonstrated commitment and/or experience supporting the success of students.

Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button to complete an application and attach the following required documents.

1. A Copy of your academic transcript(s) appropriate to the position are required to be attached in order to verify all courses completed and/or degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted).  Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant:
2. Statement outlining how you meet minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualification;
3. Names and contact information of three (3) references familiar with your job performance;
4. Resume.

Letters of recommendation are welcome. Applications lacking copies of academic transcript(s) will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application received will be considered.  
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Inquiries:  808-934-2525

Position Duties

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
 
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
 
 
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/