Safety Compliance Officer, Commuter Rail

Job Profile Name: Safety Compliance Officer, Commuter Rail
Job Profile Summary: This position is responsible for the commuter rail mode system safety, occupational safety, regulatory compliance, contract oversight (in safety/regulatory areas), incident response, and safety programs for the organization’s commuter rail systems, facilities, and services.

Job Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL:

• Reviews the RTD/Denver Transit Partners (DTP) Concessionaire Agreement for compliance with reporting requirements as well as contractor response to safety/regulatory issues raised or formally cited by safety regulator the Federal Railroad

Administration (FRA).

• Reviews reports of injuries, property damage, and occupational diseases to determine causes, and prevent recurrences.

Interprets and administers contractual remedies as necessary and, in conjunction with contractor, develops policies, codes, safety standards, and procedures that become part of the commuter rail operational and safety policies.

• Provides safety training classes for all levels of employees and “train the trainer” programs and develops safety programs, bulletins, brochures, and training presentations. Researches and tracks safety regulations in order to comply with federal, state, and local regulations and provide advice and counsel to management concerning applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards. Negotiates and coordinates regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the implementation of the organization’s FRA 49 CFR 270 Safety Plan for Commuter Rail.
• Conducts monthly facility and service inspections, reviewing transportation and maintenance training, SOP requirements and certification, including requirements under the Concessionaire Agreement and RTDC System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) regulations established by the FRA. Conducts system safety audits, develops audit checklists and writes audit reports.
• Responds to unusual occurrences as they occur, provides oversight of accident investigations and reporting for commuter rail incidents and accidents, occupational safety accidents, on-the-job injuries, and other safety-related complaints, oversees contractor activities to determine accident cause, contributing factors, and corrective action to prevent recurrence.

• Acts as the RTDC Reporting Officer for FRA submissions and NTD Reportable Incidents and follows up FRA concerns. Liaison for FRA and contractor as delegated by Senior Manager Safety Security & Compliance

OTHER:

• All job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, transportation or related field with advanced technical education in related safety areas preferred.

• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible work experience in occupational safety, industrial safety engineering and construction safety (testing and activation).
• A minimum of two years of experience in accident investigation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS& ABILITIES

• Proficiency in FRA codes and reports and other railroad regulatory agency reports and practices, preferred.
• Proficiency in the proper use of safety equipment and current trends in personal protective equipment.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to conduct and interpret trend analysis data. Strong technical report writing skills.
• Ability to read, administer, and interpret technical information and contracts.
• Ability to negotiate proper resolutions to various safety issues.
• Proficiency in current techniques and methods used in the hazard analysis process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment and maintain the strictest of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
• Ability to conduct training needs assessments.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include working evenings and weekends as required.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Ability to walk on track ballast, on uneven ground, sit for an extended period of time, stand for extended periods of time and work in various outdoor weather.

CAREER MAP

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:

Senior Manager, Safety, Security and Compliance

Additional Job Description STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE/CODE: Gen 8

SALARY RANGE: Minimum: $72,384 - Maximum: $112,196

SUPERVISES: None

Management Level 7 Individual Contributor

Job Family Administrative
Job Category Non-Represented

Professionals - Occupations which require specialized and theoretical knowledge which is usually acquired through college training or through work experience and other training which provides comparable knowledge. (United States EEO-4-United States of America)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,384.00 - $112,195.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Occupational Safety: 2 years (Required)
• Accident Investigation: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations