At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better throughconnections!When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD'svalues of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness,collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverseworkplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage ouremployees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come joinRTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, deliveringexcellence and value to our customers and community.RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreementincluded in the above link for details.)This position is responsible for developing and managing processes that arefocused on safety assurance, audit and certification strategy,execution, reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement of the SafetyManagement Systems and Safety Certification processes across the organization.Salary Range: $86,000 - $133,299.Duties & Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL:Provides specialized technical advice to rail and bus for the safety assuranceand certification program; ensuring processes and tools are designed anddeployed 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 andtools, synthesizing safety data into actionable items for continuousimprovement and the deployment of the enterprise-wide Safety Data ManagementSyAssists in the production of formal audit reports, to be reviewed by theorganizations Senior Leadership, Public Utilities Commission and FederalTransit Administration, detailing audit scope, areas and/or processesreviewed and audit results.Assists with Configuration /Change Management processes across the agency.Assists in coordination of safety certification for the organizations baseoperations and works with Capital Programs on new project safety certificationper FTA Handbook for Safety and Security Certification.OTHER:All job-related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in system safety engineering, occupational andindustrial safety management, related engineering field, or closelyrelated fieA 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 drivers license and acceptable MVR.Preferred Qualifications:Professional Safety or Auditor certification preferred.Transportation Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certification requiredor the ability to achieve certification within three years of hire.Certified Safety Profession (CSP)or Certified Industrial Hygienist(CIH) preferred.Previous experience working in a highly regulated environment preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Proficiency in safety management systems components/framework particularlysafety risk management and safety assurance.Proficiency in OSHA, FTA, FRA regulations and industry and consensusstandards and codes (ISO, NFPA, ASSP, ASME, UBC etc.)Proficiency in the safety certification processes and management ofchange/configuration management.Proficiency in the Federal Transit Administration safety certification andworker protection guidelines preferred.Proficiency in FTA Safety & Security Management Plan and Project ManagementPlan program requirements preferred.Proficiency in hazard analysis, safety design criteria and resolutionprocesses.Proficiency in event, accident and incident investigationProficient with Microsoft Office 365Ability 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 t details.OR:An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills,abilities.WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative ofthose required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this jobwith or without reasonable accommodations.The work environment is both in the field and in the office with minimalexposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.
CAREER MAP:Based on job performance, experience, education and position availabilitythe next step on the career map for this position may be:Manager, Safety or Manager, Environmental Compliance or, Manager SafetyAssurance and CertificationPay Range:$92,003.00 - $129,954.50 AnnualRTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of whatRTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Startingsalary is based on the candidates relevant and verified education, trainingand work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiableeducation, training and work experiences at the time of application.
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