Rail Activation Safety ManagerOperations, Projects & Corporate Services - Open until filled
Starting Salary Range $69,384 - 95,403
Scope of Position
Rail Activation Safety Manager plans, directs, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the safety activities on the Link light rail during rail activation (commissioning, start-up testing and simulated operations).
The following reflects a representation of position's essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned as needed.
• Oversee, implement, and manage Light Rail Activation safety, functions, and operations for the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority; ensure programs are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned projects, services, and functional areas within the Light Rail Activation sphere of responsibilities; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within Division policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Direct assigned consultants and contractors in the administration and implementation of projects and/or project phases; ensure that assigned projects, services, and operations are completed within the scope, schedule, and budget and that all objectives are successfully met.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Light Rail Activation budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; review and approve Division expenditures; implement adjustments.
• Manage the activities of the safety and occupational health program; review and interpret local, state, federal, and Agency safety standards, manuals, reports, and other formal written communications, and develop local guidance; serve as technical advisor and coordinator on safety and occupational issues; recommend, purchase, and provide safety protective equipment and material; establish and evaluate safety standards, program goals, and objectives.
• Manage specialized safety sub-programs such as rail safety, substance abuse program, hazardous materials control, fatigue awareness, fall protection, fire protection and prevention, electrical safety, and defensive driving; develop standards, manuals, reports and formal training and guidance.
• Provide or coordinate safety education, training and motivational programs, including developing or providing training or training materials; analyze accident/illness data, legislation, and job hazards to design training programs; develop employee safety training requirements and provide training.
• Oversee and evaluate safety program effectiveness and the achievement of safety objectives; identify deficiencies, recommend corrective measures and develop implementation plans.
• Manage and perform safety analyses of data to identify trends and hazard reduction requirements and actions.
• Oversee and conduct inspections of facilities, equipment, material and operations to identify hazards and prepare inspection reports that recommend corrective measures; develop and maintain abatement programs for identified hazards; evaluate levels of risk for determining hazard correction priorities.
• Manage and investigate mishaps and hazardous incidents to determine causation factors and/or improper work/behavioral practices; prepare accident investigation reports.
• Oversee and develop or evaluate hazard controls and recommend hazard control measures for unsafe conditions, operations, and practices.
• Review plans, designs and specifications for operations and facilities to identify proper hazard controls; coordinate control measures and programs with management officials and contractors.
• Perform field audits of construction contractor compliance with safety programs.
• Serve as a liaison for assigned programs and operations with other programs, divisions, Departments/Offices, and outside agencies.
• Support the community relations and public information effort(s) applicable to assigned safety programs and to the Safety and Security Division and to the Agency in general.
• Serve as liaison with Agency Board members, elected officials, the media, local community groups, and the general public regarding assigned division services and activities; make regular briefings to the Board(s).
• Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the Rail Activation Manager; conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; summarize and analyze issues and provide recommendations to the Rail Activation Manager on strategies to resolve these issues; recommend modifications to functional areas, policies, and procedures as appropriate; conduct follow-up to ensure that the issues have been resolved.
Qualifications
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:
• Operations, services, and activities related to light rail activation, start-up and testing
• Rail transit system design and construction and the critical relationship with operations.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive safety program.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Senior professional and/or technical expert knowledge of business/industry principles and practices for the area of responsibility.
• Project management techniques and principles.
• Methods and techniques used in the performance of safety duties and responsibilities.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of industrial hygiene.
• Advanced methods and techniques of statistical analysis.
• Advanced principles and practices of occupational health and safety programs.
• Advanced methods and techniques of work design solutions to health and safety issues.
• Advanced methods and techniques of accident investigation.
• Tools and equipment used in monitoring noise and environmental safety factors.
• Advanced methods and techniques of assessing safety hazards and implementing corrective measures.
• Advanced methods and techniques of investigating safety related accidents and injuries.
• Mandated safety program rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Advanced methods and techniques of developing and conducting safety program training sessions.
• Electricity and electrical hazards.
• Methods and techniques of fire prevention and protection.
• Recent developments, current literature, and information related to safety rules and regulations.
• Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to:
• Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive Rail Activation safety program.
• Participate in the development of goals, objectives, guidelines, and procedures for Light Rail Activation.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
• Select, supervise, train, coach, mentor and evaluate staff.
• Manage multiple tasks, set objectives/goals, and re-prioritize as needed.
• Adapt to occasionally changing assignments as needed to balance work loads and achieve other Department objectives.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Understand technical and/or industry concepts of safety management.
• Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Perform a variety of occupational health and safety duties.
• Assist in developing and conducting safety training programs.
• Monitor safety program performance and recommend adjustments.
• Identify safety training needs.
• Evaluate operational area safety requirements.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of a division budget.
• Use a variety of professional management and/or technical concepts in accordance with Agency, Department/Office, and Division area objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.
• Effectively represent the Agency to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the project.
• Work cooperatively with other departments, Agency officials, and outside agencies.
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, Agency staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Work with community leaders and elected officials at all levels of government.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Skill in:
• Applying advanced principles and practices of health and safety.
• Applying advanced project management techniques and principles.
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal techniques and a consistent commitment and ability to work with diverse work groups and individuals.
• Demonstrating a positive customer service orientation with both internal and external clients.
• Applying appropriate oral and written communication techniques to various individuals ranging from Agency employees, the general public, elected officials, community leaders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
Education and Experience
Related experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in industrial safety, safety engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Seven years of increasingly responsible safety program administration experience including three years of management, administrative, and supervisory responsibility in an Operating Light Rail System.
• Must have significant experience in rail activation, start-up, integration testing and safety certification.
License or Certificate
• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver License.
• Possession of a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certificate is desirable.
How to Apply
Expressions of interest should include a cover letter, resume and Sound Transit application. Please submit application, resume and cover letter in person, by mail or email:
The Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority - Sound Transit
ATTN: Human Resources Division
401 S. Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98104
recruit@soundtransit.org
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