Transit Specialist, Safety Assurance and Certification - R6589

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This position is responsible for developing and managing processes focused on safety assurance, audit and certification strategy, execution, reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement of Safety Management Systems and Safety Certification processes across the organization.

• Provides specialized technical advice to rail and bus for the safety assurance and certification program; ensuring processes and tools are designed and deployed enterprise-wide to ensure compliance with regulatory, company, other safety requirements and conformance with safety management systems.
• Oversees internal, third party, and regulatory audit processes and tools, synthesizing safety data into actionable items for continuous improvement and the deployment of the enterprise-wide Safety Data Management System.
• Assists in the production of formal audit reports, to be reviewed by the organization’s Senior Leadership, Public Utilities Commission and Federal Transit Administration, detailing audit scope, areas and/or processes reviewed and audit results.
• Assists with Configuration /Change Management processes across the agency.
• Assists in coordination of safety certification for the organization’s base operations and works with Capital Programs on new project safety certification per FTA Handbook for Safety and Security Certification.
• All job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in system safety engineering, occupational and industrial safety management, a related engineering field, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in system safety assurance, certification, and reporting with a strong understanding of safety data, data analysis, and trends.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR.

• Professional Safety or Auditor certification preferred.
• Transportation Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certification required or the ability to achieve certification within three years of hire.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred.
• Previous experience working in a highly regulated environment preferred.

• Proficiency in safety management systems components/framework, particularly safety risk management and safety assurance.
• Proficiency in OSHA, FTA, FRA regulations and industry and consensus standards and codes (ISO, NFPA, ASSP, ASME, UBC, etc.).
• Proficiency in the safety certification processes and management of change/configuration management.
• Proficiency in the Federal Transit Administration safety certification and worker protection guidelines preferred.
• Proficiency in FTA Safety & Security Management Plan and Project Management Plan program requirements preferred.
• Proficiency in hazard analysis, safety design criteria and resolution processes.
• Proficiency in event, accident and incident investigation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.

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. The work environment is both in the field and in the office with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

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