Training & Safety Officer - GoPasco

Supervises all of transit's training and safety functions including field monitoring of bus operators to ensure adherence to standards and safety compliance. Develops, plans and schedules training and safety programs and remedial or refresher training.  Responsible for all transit safety events investigation. Develops, maintains and submits required documents/plans/reports that met Federal transit Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation regulation requirements. Must develop, implement and maintain GoPasco Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and should understand and be able to explain the elements of the Federal Transit Administration Safety Management Safety (SMS) the Transit/Safety & training Officer reports directly to the Director of Public Transportation. Monitors all GoPasco employees to ensure safe and efficient service operations. Develops corrective actions for all safety events as required. Conducts hazard/risk assessments and maintains hazard logs to support SMS and the PTASP. Responsible for the Drug and Alcohol Program for transit and county-wide reporting of results to appropriate agencies. Schedules and assigns training programs for drivers and support personnel.  Monitors field operations to assure compliance with performance standards and safety regulations. Assesses training needs of fixed-route and paratransit operators; conducts operational and safety training; evaluates the effectiveness of each training program through post-training testing or on-the-job observation. Prepares and maintains legible and concise activity logs, training records, accident reports and other documents relevant to transit operation. Provides on-site investigation of safety events and interviews operators, witnesses, maintenance personnel and safety officials to determine root cause and recommends appropriate remedial actions to prevent future accidents.  Assists Risk Management with Pasco County Drug and Alcohol reporting and testing Program; assists in determining fitness for duty, reasonable suspicion or post-accident testing and inspection of testing facilities. Together with the Operations Manager conduct, and administer employment test(s) for new drivers, interviews final driver trainee candidates, oversees hiring process and hiring paperwork, recommends selection of new hires and provides training for new driver trainees. Recommends personnel actions to the Operations Manager. Assists Transportation Service Supervisors with the evaluations of operators; Represents GoPasco in committees, at workshops and in various transit-related meetings. Provides, conducts or contracts for all related operational training for GoPasco employees; designs and administers community involvement programs. May perform dispatching duties or operate a bus or van in an emergency.  Performs other tasks as assigned.Knowledge of:

• Effective supervisory principles and practices including work planning, employee scheduling, performance evaluation, employee motivation, and corrective actions.
• Development  and implementation of training programs.
• Municipal transit system operation.
• Generally accepted safety procedures.
• Federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of a public transit system.
• Safety Management System and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan fundamentals as delineated in the Federal Transit Administration regulatory oversight programs.
• The State of Florida 14-90 Florida Administrative Code (FAC)
• Applicable personnel policies and union contracts.
• Correct use of English grammar used in the preparation of grants and reports. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.

Ability to:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate transit employee training and safety programs and to correct employee deficiencies.
• Comprehend, read, and analyze a variety of administrative and technical data and to prepare reports and operating procedures.
• Promote, monitor and evaluate the operation of the transit service;
• Gather and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, division employees, general public, and city staff.
• Attend work on a regular and dependable basis.
• Learn and use in-house software programs.
• Provide quality services in a cost-effective manner and recommend improved methods of performing the work.
• Physically perform the essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:  Ability to communicate effectively using verbal written and visual communication. Must be able to work varying schedules to meet the needs of the system (i.e. nights and weekends).

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment and all Federal, State and local regulation concerning drug and alcohol testing.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in transportation-related studies, public administration, business administration or related field and one (1) year of increasingly responsible training experience preferably in public transportation OR Associate degree and three (3) years' of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience in effectively developing and conducting employee training programs, including safety training programs. Experience in interpreting and applying federal/state DOT and OSHA regulations affecting transit operations is required. Experience in dealing effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and the public; resolve employee complaints, and deal with union members in a positive manner is also required.  Must obtain the Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) within three (3) years' of employment. Previous teaching experience in a transit environment preferred. Previous Policy and Procedure development experience preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:   Possession of a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with Air Brakes required. "P" endorsement preferred. Certified Smith System Training Officer preferred. Certified Transit Safety & Security Program (TSSP)  preferred.

ADA STATEMENT:  A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

Salary : $58,832 - $88,248