Transit Specialist, Safety Assurance and Certification

Transit Specialist, Safety Assurance and Certification

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), we make lives better through connections and are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. Join RTD and be a trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

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Employee Benefits:

• 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 comply with regulatory, company, and safety requirements.
• 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 senior leadership, the Public Utilities Commission, and the Federal Transit Administration, detailing audit scope, reviewed processes, and results.
• Assists with configuration/change management processes across the agency.
• Coordinates safety certification for the organization’s base operations and collaborates with Capital Programs on new project safety certification per FTA Handbook for Safety and Security Certification.

Other:
All job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in system safety engineering, occupational and industrial safety management, related engineering field, or closely related field.
• 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 Oils and a highly regulated environment preferred.

• Proficiency in safety management systems components/framework concentrates on 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 safety certification processes and management of change/configuration management الصشطة preferred.
• Proficiency in 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 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 may be:
Manager, Safety;
Manager, Environmental Compliance; or Manager, Safety Assurance and Certification.

$92,003.00 – $ per year.

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status. RTD will assist individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodation requests.

For accommodation requests, contact Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at  or the Talent Acquisition team at  To learn more, visit the EEO page:

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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