What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Safety Consultant position at S-E-A?
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
- Provide expert consultation within the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) industry, with a focus on trucking and transportation safety
- Advise on federal and state regulatory compliance and applicable industry standards
- Support organizations on transportation safety policies, procedures, and best practices
- Lead and support driver training programs and safety initiatives
- Ensure compliance with hours-of-service regulations and in-vehicle safety technologies
- Oversee and evaluate loading, unloading, and cargo securement procedures
- Develop, implement, and maintain transportation safety policies and procedures
- Conduct CMV accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations
- Serve as a subject matter expert for regulatory, operational, and safety-related transportation issues
- Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in writing
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
- Regular and predictable physical presence in the office
- Long term goal to become testifying expert
- Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
- Regular and predictable presence at work
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education and training specifically in transportation safety
- Minimum of 10 years of post-academic experience in a safety role
- Certified Director of Fleet Safety (CFS) strongly preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing
- Public speaking experience a plus
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to drive in all conditions
- Ability to fly on airplanes
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
- Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site