Safety and Emergency Administrator

3 weeks ago

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Jacksonville Transportation Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safety and Emergency Administrator to join our team at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring safety-related functions to ensure compliance with safety programs, including the Safety Management System, system safety, occupational safety, and construction safety in the areas of bus, rail, and facilities operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and communicate a comprehensive safety program, including the development and implementation of safety committees.
  • Create and provide a method of measurement for evaluating the safety program's effectiveness.
  • Review and update safety and emergency plans as needed.
  • Assist in the development of safety procedures and checklists to be used within operations and in the field.
  • Observe transportation activities to ensure compliance with established safety requirements and regulations.
  • Prepare periodic reports on program progress and make revisions in curriculum as required.
  • Administer classroom safety and emergency operations training for all employees.
  • Develop bus/skyway shelter, stops, park and ride, and terminal safety programs.
  • Investigate contractor performance history and bid standards.
  • Assist field personnel with questions regarding safety.
  • Aid field locations in upgrading injury/illness prevention plans to reduce injuries.
  • Maintain current incident data and accident investigations.
  • Create internal audit standards.
  • Monitor changes in safety regulations.
  • Coordinate audits and develop follow-up reports.
  • Interact with regulators as requested.
  • Conduct accident investigations.
  • Manage State Safety Oversight of rail/bus and report to the FDOT/NTD all "reportable" incidents accordingly.
  • Perform mandatory storm/disaster job-related functions that are essential to the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and/or the EOC.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • An associates degree and a minimum of five years of experience in transportation or heavy industrial safety environment, encompassing two years of conducting compliance and/or safety-related activities and two years of experience in developing and administering safety, emergency, or training programs.
  • 24-hour availability in the event of a disaster.
Preferred Qualifications

An advanced degree is preferred, but an equivalent combination of education and training may be substituted for a degree. Preference for one of the following: Fire Inspector Certification, Safety Certification (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Associate in Loss Control (ACLM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM)), Specific OSHA Certifications, or other Nationally Certified Safety Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of safety and emergency planning within the transportation industry.
  • Familiarity with applicable Federal, State, and local codes, statutes, and laws relating to transportation.
  • Certifications such as World Safety Organization Safety Specialist (WSO-CSS), Transportation Safety Institute Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP), and expertise in FTA Safety Management System (SMS) strongly preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of National Safety Council, Florida Statute, Chapter 14-90, System Safety Oversight, OSHA, RCRA, NFPA, EPA, DEP, NIMS, Emergency Preparedness, Continuity of Operations planning, regulations, and standards.
  • Good knowledge of the geography of Duval County service area, including fixed route alignments and markets, street system, traffic conditions, and other factors influencing transit service delivery.
  • Independent functioning in a multi-task environment and teamwork capability.
  • Skill in writing routine reports and preparing detailed cost analysis of operational impacts.
  • Knowledge of operator principles and training methods.
  • Proficiency in reading, understanding, applying, and implementing policies and manuals for effective transit operations.
  • Excellent knowledge of transit operations and procedures.
  • Skill in interacting with various local agencies, such as the City of Jacksonville, JEDC, JSO, Transit agencies, FTA, and other city and state agencies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
  • Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration drug regulations, including substance abuse and alcohol recognition for reasonable suspicion.
  • Knowledge of employee counseling techniques and collective bargaining procedures and laws.
  • Skill in dealing effectively with the public and resolving complaints tactfully.
  • Competence in supervising the work of union and non-union employees.
  • Skill in identifying and resolving operating problems and conflicts between supervisory and operating personnel.
  • Availability to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.
  • Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with all levels within the organization.
  • Courteous and professional communication with co-workers, management, and others.
  • Skill in making verbal presentations before a group.
Work Environment/Physical Demands

The Safety and Emergency Administrator works within an office environment where the noise level is generally quiet and within the JTA system demographics. Please note, this role is on-call 24/7. Physical demands may include sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods and performing repetitive motion.

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