Safety Manager

The Safety Manager serves as CATA's Chief Safety Office, overseeing safety programs for the entire authority, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and promoting safety as a core value that permeates the entire CATA organization. This includes the development, refinement, implementation and enforcement of CATA's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTSAP).

• Responsible for the review, update and maintenance of all items in CATA's approved Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP), including the Safety Management System (SMS), employee safety reporting programs and safety risk management.
• Serves as agency Chief Safety Officer with responsibility for periodically briefing the CATA CEO and Board on SMS and PTASP implementation, as requested.
• Serves as chief investigator for incidents/accidents and makes recommendations for preventative measures.
• Develops safety policies and procedures as well as education and training programs, and supports all CATA training involving safety.
• Chairs CATA's Safety Advisory Committee and is a member of the Labor/Management Committee.
• Serves as primary agency liaison with insurance carriers and regulatory agencies.
• Oversees emergency response programs and conducts evaluation drills
• Investigates and manages auto, property and workers' compensation claims.
• Works with the Human Resources Department to manage the Light Duty program, including updating job demands analysis and functional requirements evaluation, creating or updating policies, and determining when an employee can safely return to his or her job.
• Works on an on-going basis with local, state, and federal partners on various safety, security and emergency programs.

• Bachelor's degree in workplace/occupations safety and five (5) years of relevant experience preferred. Education may be substituted for ten (10) or more years of relevant experience in similar safety programs
• A valid state driver's license is required
• This is a safety-sensitive position, subject to 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 655, related to drug and alcohol misuse, with high visibility and responsibility involving the operation of CATA's vehicles.

The starting salary range is $73,723.83 – $83,500, commensurate with experience.

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.)
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(a), 457, Roth IRA
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free gym membership
• Free transit pass
• CATA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Founded in 1974, CATA serves portions of Centre County, Pennsylvania, including the Penn State University Park campus. Our fleet facilitates over 5 million annual rides across fixed-route, paratransit, commuter, and microtransit services. We are proud to operate the East Coast's first fully compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet and maintain Pennsylvania's highest farebox recovery ratio – covering nearly 40% of fixed-route operating expenses in 2023.

Ready to help move our community forward? Apply at  Selected candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and drug and alcohol testing. CATA participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, contact DHS at  or dhs.gov/e-verify. CATA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.