What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Certification and Compliance Specialist position at PEMCCO?
Why join us
Support safety and compliance for a major transit system by helping ensure projects, operations, and systems meet certification and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will contribute to safety certification, compliance reviews, and audit readiness.
About PEMCCO
PEMCCO Inc. is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to enhancing urban mobility and transforming transit systems. We are committed to delivering high-quality transit solutions that improve the lives of our communities. Join our team of passionate professionals and be part of a company that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
What you will do
- Support Safety and Security Certification activities, including documentation, tracking, and verification
- Assist in confirming systems, processes, and changes meet defined safety requirements
- Develop certification materials, matrices, and supporting documentation
- Conduct compliance reviews of policies, procedures, and operational practices
- Identify compliance gaps and support corrective actions
- Perform technical reviews of safety and compliance documentation
- Support internal and external audits, including preparation of evidence packages
- Document findings, observations, and recommendations
- Track corrective actions and support closure verification
- Maintain document control, versioning, and organized records
- Coordinate with safety, engineering, operations, and compliance teams
What you bring
- 5 plus years of experience in safety certification, compliance, or safety programs
- Experience in transit, transportation, or other regulated environments preferred
- Experience supporting documentation, compliance reviews, or safety assessments
- Experience with audits or regulatory reporting
- Strong attention to detail and technical writing skills
- Working knowledge of safety management systems
- Familiarity with OSHA, FTA, or similar regulatory frameworks
Nice to have
- Experience supporting Safety and Security Certification programs
- Familiarity with State Safety Oversight or APTA standards
- Certifications such as ASP, CSP, SMS, or similar
- Experience supporting rail, bus, or multimodal transit systems
- Experience developing compliance matrices, hazard logs, or certification documentation
Benefits
- 15 days paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Voluntary short-term disability, life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, whole life plus, identity theft, and legal support
- 401 k
- Employee Assistance Program
Compensation
$40.87 – $55.29 Hourly, depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $41 - $55