Safety Manager; Bus

Position: Safety Manager (Bus)
* Manages all aspects of the implementation, administration, and coordination of the Safety Management System (SMS).
* Manages compliance with safety requirements and regulations including OSHA, FTA, FRA, ADA and the State Safety Oversight.
* Assists in establishing safety goals, objectives, strategies, plans, rules, procedures, and programs.
* Coordinates with Operational departments to establish annual objectives for safety performance indicators.
* Consults with and advises Office Directors and Project Managers on developing annual departmental/office safety goals and objectives in accordance with the requirements of the SMS.
* Manages the internal safety audit program to comply with State Safety Oversight and FTA requirements. Conducts system audits in compliance with the SMS, and tracks findings and corrective actions to closure.
* Prepares and/or coordinates with other departments, for the FTA triennial reviews, drug and alcohol audits, independent audits, state audits, EEO Program audit, etc.
* Conducts comprehensive accident/incident investigations and leads Rail Accident Investigation sub-committees. Briefs the Senior Executive Committee on major investigations and studies of major significance.
* Provides management direction for hazard management process, to include conducting risk assessments, tracking hazards, developing corrective actions, and implementing engineering solutions to eliminate hazards or provide other mitigations to lower risk to an acceptable level as determined in the SMS.
* Reviews hazard analyses performed by HRT contractors for accuracy and adherence to industry standards.
* Responsible for reviewing, implementing, and updating Emergency Operations Procedures.
* Develops and/or revises safety rules, revisions, bulletins, notices and special orders.
* Participates in the Operations Safety Committees and the Fire and Life Safety Committee.
* Reviews Document Control procedures to ensure compliance with the SMS
* Conducts research and references technical documentation to support the needs of all departments in the area of safety. Summarizes requirements and identifies deliverables for departmental response; and coordinates with all departments to ensure uniform application of safety policy and practice.
* Assists with the development of comprehensive safety programs for future expansion.
* Assists in conducting safety reviews of plans, designs, specifications and contracts for new construction and major capital projects.
* Participates in configuration control review boards for new systems or modifications.
* Participates on the Safety & Security Certification Review Committee which has been established for future expansion.
* Liaison with QA/QC during construction related activities concerning light rail for future expansion.
* Develops, analyzes, and manages safety performance data.
* Prepares safety performance reports for monthly submission to the Chief of Safety, CEO and the State Safety Oversight.
* Maintains the safety records for all operators, field supervisors and controllers.
* Coordinates emergency preparedness standards for the HRT System.
* Interfaces with other public agencies, associations and groups, assuring HRT safety standards are reflective of the latest industry trends, regulations, and technologies.
* Prepares routine and special reports for the Chief Safety Officer; safety audits, accident investigations and reports to the State Safety Oversight (VDRPT).
* Exercises authority to suspend unsafe operations as necessary.
* Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Individual must have completed all required FTA TSI courses.
* Individual must possess extensive knowledge in Emergency Management as well as possess required NIMS, ICS and other FEMA courses.
* Individual must have a strong working knowledge, or ability to quickly gain knowledge, of transit agency capital projects safety programs and the FTA/VDRPT requirements for safety certification of fixed guideway transit systems; should also possess general knowledge of OSHA regulations as related…