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Director, Safety Training & Promotion

NJ TRANSIT
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Summary

This position supports the Sr. Director, Safety Training & Promotion; Occupational Health & Safety, in the development, management, dissemination, and evaluation of safety training to NJ TRANSIT (NJT) employees in support of Environmental Health and Safety programs and procedures, where applicable, to ensure compliance with regulatory safety requirements.

Roles And Responsibilities

The specifications outlined are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this position. The specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

  • Develop a comprehensive and robust safety training program for Rail and Surface Transit employees to meet regulatory, schedule, and NJT budget needs.
  • Oversee the management and review of Rail and Surface Transit Environmental Health and Safety training where applicable, including but not limited to: Asbestos Awareness Training, Hazard Assessment, Hazard Communication, and Right-To-Know (RTK) training, Electrical Safety – Lock-out/Tag-out, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fatigue Management, Confined Space Awareness, Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection Hazards in the Workplace, Fire Safety, Walking Working Surfaces and Fall Protection.
  • Spearhead the completion of agency-wide Job Task Hazard Assessments for high-risk work activities.
  • Develop workshops onsite and virtual classes, implement, and facilitate training programs/workshops to NJ TRANSIT employees as needed.
  • Manage the development of digital training material in support of OSS Safety Programs.
  • Manage the coordination of safety training through outside vendors/agencies including but not limited to: NJ State Safety Council, Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) courses, OSHA, and the FRA.
  • Partner with functional leaders to define a quality program that tracks and monitors the output of the training program and creates performance benchmarks.
  • Oversee the implementation of safety training database applications for tracking and recordkeeping purposes.
  • Create a training curriculum and track progress.
  • Conduct needs assessment to enhance employee knowledge, skillset and create paths for continuous career growth
  • Provide input on the employee new-hire safety training programs for NJ Transit personnel
  • Completes any other projects as assigned by the Sr. Director, Safety Training & Promotion; Occupational Health & Safety

This Position Supervises

  • Manager, Safety Training & Promotion
  • Sr Manager, Safety Training & Promotion

Education, Experience And Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Engineering or Chemistry or equivalent
  • Eight (8) years of experience in the development, implementation and instruction of environmental, occupational health and safety training programs.
  • One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.

Knowledge And Skills

  • Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Environmental and Safety principles and systems is required.
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local safety regulations and standards.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Preferred

  • OSHA Authorized Trainer – General Industry
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP)
  • Incident Command System Training (ICS)

Working Environment

  • Office/Field

Other Conditions

  • Valid Driver’s License Required

At NJ TRANSIT, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

  • Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
  • Retirement Plans
    • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
    • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
    • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan
NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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