MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION SAFETY (HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Provides day-to-day safety management oversight of Metro construction contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, contractor-provided safety submittals, and all applicable regulations. Position is responsible for providing safety oversight regarding the owners contractual, and regulatory safety compliance with contractors and staff on large transportation infrastructure projects. Must interact professionally and effectively with owner, contractor, third-party, consultant, and regulatory representatives.

Recruitment Timelines : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 24th and December 1st. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, organizes, and performs activities associated with the development and achievement of construction projects goals and objectives
• Conducts daily inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations, contract requirements, and plans
• Prepares daily activity reports to document findings of observations made at various construction sites
• Reviews and approves safety related submittals required in contract documents
• Assists contractors in conducting incident/accident investigations
• Develops and enforces policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting fire/life safety, and construction safety of multiple construction projects
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all subordinate employees
• Represents Metro before regulatory bodies and other third parties
• Prepares and presents written and oral reports to management, the Board of Directors, outside agencies, and the public
• Serves as a technical resource to project staff in resolving safety issues, areas of concern, and responses to RFIs (Requests for Information)
• Represents the department on interdepartmental task forces, committees, and outside agencies such as, Cal/OSHA (California Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Fed/OSHA (Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
• Complies with Metro's efficient and effective bill paying standard to ensure project and cost center invoices are paid in a timely manner
• Provides input for developing budget
• Manages assigned staff activities and projects
• Directs the work of other staff, consultants and contractors
• Conducts applicable training for project and Metro staff
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

May be required to perform other related job duties

Required

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
  
  

Experience

• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in construction safety management; experience in tunnel safety (Cal/OSHA Tunnel Orders) with transit construction projects preferred
  
  

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Cal/OSHA Gas Tester Certification and/or Safety Representative Certification preferred
• Professional designation as a Construction Safety & Health Technician (CHST) & Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The Following Are The Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) SQL, Oracle (Unifier) and Dropbox
• Experience overseeing safety management on transportation infrastructure projects
• Experience managing tunnel construction projects
  
  

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Equipment and construction techniques related to the design, installation, and construction of various transportation facilities
• Theories, principles, and practices of heavy rail construction, engineering, tunnels, construction insurance, safety, and risk management
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing rail construction and engineering for a public transportation agency
• California and federal health and safety regulations
• Metro procurement policies and procedures
• Principles of accident investigation
• Applicable office software applications
  
  

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Interacting professionally and effectively with a broad range of internal and external contacts
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Applying incident investigation techniques and strategies
• Convincing construction workers to correct unsafe behaviors/conditions
• Analyzing safety data and trends and making recommendations to improve conditions
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff
  
  

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Recognize and analyze unsafe acts/conditions and recommend solutions
• Apply regulatory and contractual requirements to practical applications
• Represent Metro before vendors, contractors, partners, and public officials
• Plan financial and staffing needs
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
  
  

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
  
  

Working Conditions

• High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment
• High noise environment
• Work with regular exposure to odors or fumes
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
• Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
  
  

Physical Effort Required

• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Standing
• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
• Communicating through speech in a non-English language required
  
  

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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub

8501 S. Evermont Place

Los Angeles, CA 90044

Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center

4501 B Whittier Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90022

Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm

(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center

3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center

Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station

11720 Wilmington Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

• Open to the public and all Metro employees
  
  

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.