This role is responsible for leading and coordinating comprehensive safety, loss control, and emergency response initiatives across the transit agency. It involves designing and executing risk management strategies to foster a safer workplace by minimizing the occurrence, impact, and cost of accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses affecting employees and third parties. This position oversees and maintains safety-related documentation, compliance reporting systems, and serves as the primary subject matter expert on all matters related to organizational safety. Additionally, the role oversees the training, development, and implementation of bus system safety programs in collaboration with internal departments, external agencies, and stakeholders. It also entails formulating safety policies and presenting recommendations to executive leadership, while ensuring seamless integration of safety efforts across various programs and organizational partners.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MANAGER OF SAFETY AND TRAINING
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Wage Range: $109,310.31-$146,026.91 Annually
JOB SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for leading and coordinating comprehensive safety, loss control, and emergency response initiatives across the transit agency. It involves designing and executing risk management strategies to foster a safer workplace by minimizing the occurrence, impact, and cost of accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses affecting employees and third parties. This position oversees and maintains safety-related documentation, compliance reporting systems, and serves as the primary subject matter expert on all matters related to organizational safety. Additionally, the role oversees the training, development, and implementation of bus system safety programs in collaboration with internal departments, external agencies, and stakeholders. It also entails formulating safety policies and presenting recommendations to executive leadership, while ensuring seamless integration of safety efforts across various programs and organizational partners.
WAGE: $109,310.31-$146,026.91 Annually
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Partner with the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management to plan, organize, implement, and monitor Skagit Transit’s safety, security, and risk management programs
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Oversee the development and implementation of safety awareness and accident reduction programs
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Serve as Skagit Transit’s Safety Officer and permanent consulting member of the Safety Committee, providing data, research, and recommendations on accidents, injuries, and exposures
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Supervise the Skagit Transit Security department, including Safety Supervisors, and monitorization of the contracted security personnel
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Oversee the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Bloodborne Pathogen Programs
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Serve as Skagit Transit’s Claims Coordinator and collaborates with the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool (WSTIP) on safety audits, accident prevention, and risk management initiatives
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Responsible for the procurement of safety equipment and devices
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Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management to develop safety, training, and security budgets
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Work as a primary member of the supervision team to respond to and help manage emergency situations
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Collaborate with department heads to develop, maintain, and update Skagit Transit’s emergency management plan
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Coordinate periodic emergency drills to ensure organizational preparedness
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May be required to serve as a designated emergency responder during disasters and/or emergencies
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Supervise the training department, including Safety Training Coordinators and Operator Trainers
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Monitor and support driver trainee program to ensure trainees meet established performance standards and successfully fulfill all requirements of the initial training program
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Oversee the planning and implementation of effective training programs for all staff
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Ensure training programs comply with state and federal laws, regulations, and requirements
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Coordinate the content and delivery of an annual agency-wide training curriculum
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Assure training efforts are tracked and reviewed for effectiveness
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Perform other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the job. A typical way to meet this requirement would be:
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Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, Occupational Safety and Health, Transportation Management, Risk Management, or related field
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Five years of experience in transit operations or occupational health and safety and training, preferably in the public transit setting
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Preferred possession of a valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) B with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements
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Must possess and maintain valid first aid and CPR training certification
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OSHA-30 certified within six months of assuming the position
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Familiarity with WADOL, WADOT, FMCSA requirements, rules, and regulations
BENEFITS:
All employees are eligible to receive:
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Paid Holidays
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Employee Assistance Program
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Free Bus Pass
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General Leave
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Department of Retirement Systems PERS2 or PERS3 enrollment
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Voluntary Flexible Spending Account
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Benefits begin the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Recruitment open until closed
Skagit Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Business