Transit Safety and Training Manager Safety - Mass Transit Department

**Opened until filled**

The Transit Safety and Training Manager is responsible for the development and management of the Mass Transit Department’s safety program, ensuring its compliance with goals and applicable safety standards as established by federal and state agencies. This position provides a variety of progressively complex duties related to safety programs, procedures, policies, and other activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. This position reports directly to the Director of Mass Transit.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides effective direction, supervision, leadership, project management, and oversight to Mass Transit employees, consultants, and contractors to develop, implement and monitor multiple safety programs

Responsible for the new hire, post-accident, and refresher training

Monitors and evaluates the continued effectiveness of risk control strategies, identify and assess new hazards introduced in the workplace, and oversee ongoing monitoring and recording of safety performance. oversee the classroom and designated instructors to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in training methods.

Oversees design and delivery of driver training and safety courses, including new hire and accident retraining. Plan, schedule, and deliver monthly safety meetings

Advises Transit Director & CEO, and Executive Team concerning safety matters. Makes recommendations to managers and supervisors for proactive compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal, state, local, and organizational regulations

Responsible for all safety-related activities in accordance with the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP), including the coordination of the Safety Committee and annual review of the PTASP

Assists the Human Resources representative in administrating Mass Transit Department’s Drug & Alcohol and Workers’ Compensation Policies

Responsible for analysis of safety incidents, accidents and preparation of safety-related reports, including National Transit Database safety reporting

Oversees security for all Mass Transit facilities and works with local EMA, law enforcement, and other agencies to ensure collaboration for emergencies that may arise

Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental management, public administration, or a related field; and a minimum of three years of experience in public transportation safety or a related field or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:
A valid driver's license from state of residence
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class "B" commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brakes and passenger endorsements within six months in this position

Must possess or obtain at least two of the following certifications within one year of employment and must obtain the remaining two within two years of employment:

• Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certification
• World Safety Organization (WSO) Certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Transit Safety Institute (TSI) Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

experience in the development and implementation of safety training programs, including applicable performance and risk reduction measures

highly skilled with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to learn and implement industry-specific software and technologies

knowledge of ADA, FTA, DOT regulations, and reporting requirements, including familiarity with 49 CFR 49 Part 40 – Drug and Alcohol Testing Program and 49 CFR Part 673 – PTASP and SMS Principles

managerial and supervisory principles
budgetary management practices related to municipal and/or public transit funds
strategic planning principles
advanced principles and practices in transit operations

applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or statutes
conducting objective research

project management principles

written and oral communication, including grammar usage, spelling, punctuation, and style
monitor and maintain the inventory of assigned equipment
manage programs and complex projects

coordinate with outside government agencies
perform complex mathematical calculations

monitor and evaluate subordinates
delegate and prioritize work

interpret a variety of transit-related data, plans, reports, and/or other related items
manage multiple tasks simultaneously
use independent judgment to solve complex problems

perform project reviews and revisions

interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations

prepare, review, and analyze technical reports

handle labor relations issues and participate in labor negotiations

analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and make recommendations in support of goals

be on-call 24/7 to respond to emergencies; be able to work nighttime hours and weekends, if needed

verbally communicate with passengers and dispatchers/road supervisors, including the use of a 2-way radio and PA system

strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and meet strict timelines

ability to work with diverse populations while treating everyone with professionalism and respect

able to communicate effectively and handle confidential information in an appropriate manner

communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.