Safety Manager
 Application Information
Posted: March 10, 2008; Open until filled.
Monthly Salary Range: $7,452 - $8,644 - $9,837
*This job bulletin may be closed any time after ten (10) days from the date of issuance if sufficient qualified applications are received. Therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible.
Important: Each completed application must include answers to the Supplemental Questions listed below. Applications without the required supplement will be rejected. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of answers to the questions.
The Position
Under direction, the Safety Manager manages the activities of the Transit Systems Safety/Emergency Operations Program, the Environmental Health and Safety Program, and the Substance Abuse Control Program. The Safety Manager has management responsibility over programs involving the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of public and industrial safety risks associated with all VTA operations. The position is also responsible for assuring VTA’s compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Subordinate supervisors are responsible for one functional area within the unit, whereas this position is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the entire Safety Department.
Minimum Qualifications
*Submit proof of all education above high school level that you list on your application.
Sufficient training, education, and experience in developing and managing bus and/or rail safety programs to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a four year degree including major course work in public or business administration, safety, or a related field, or equivalent professional level work experience; and
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Six years of increasingly responsible experience developing and managing safety programs for a public or private sector organization.
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Experience in bus/rail safety, Environmental Health and Occupational Safety, and emergency response plans is desirable.
Knowledge of
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Industrial safety, environmental health, and substance abuse control programs;
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Transportation Safety;
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Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;
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Principles and practices of accident investigation programs;
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Principles and practices of administration, organization, management analysis, supervision, fiscal management, and program development;
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Principles, practices, and procedures pertaining to the operation of a large and complex multi-modal transportation system;
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Cal OSHA requirements for industrial safety, including construction safety.
Ability to
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Supervise, train, evaluate, motivate, and discipline employees;
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Effectively plan, organize, implement, and evaluate environmental health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment;
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Analyze data pertaining to program functions, interpret other management information, maintain records and reports, and develop short- and long-range budget plans;
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Define problem areas, evaluate, recommend, and implement solutions to complex issues and problems;
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Design, implement, and evaluate the bus and rail construction safety programs;
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Manage the Emergency Operations and Business Recovery Plan;
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Analyze situations, identify problems, recommend solutions, and evaluate the outcome;
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Comply with bus/rail operations and industrial health and safety regulations;
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Interpret and apply applicable state, federal, and local policies, laws, and regulations;
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Monitor developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility;
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Evaluate impact on VTA’s operations and recommend and implement policy and procedure improvements;
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Manage the Rail System Safety Program Plan annual audit;
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Collaborate with the Construction Division and Operations Division in the preparation and submittal of Rail Safety Certifications to the California Public Utilities Commission;
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Operate personal computers and common software applications;
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Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
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Represent VTA in dealings with government agencies and other entities;
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Examination
The examination will include one or more of the following parts: application review, supplemental screening, written examination, and/or oral interview.
VTA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any applicant requiring special assistance for testing should notify the Personnel Department if accommodation is required. Documentation will be required for those requesting accommodation.
Applicants for employment must be willing to be fingerprinted for the purpose of obtaining “Summary Criminal History Conviction Information” from State and Federal record agencies.
All job applicants selected for appointment to this position are subject to pre-employment drug testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs (and their metabolites): Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana, and Opiates.
Supplemental Questions
Please provide written responses to the questions below and attach to your application. Following evaluation of applications and responses to the supplemental questions, those applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process.
- Please describe your experience in managing large-scale environmental safety and health and/or industrial hygiene programs, and your management of compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
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Please describe your with transportation, bus and/or rail systems safety programs.
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Please describe your safety experience in construction programs, plan review and contract enforcement.
- Pleased describe your experience in developing and managing hazardous materials management programs, regulatory compliance and emergency response.
Benefits
VTA offers a generous benefit package including: vision care, a choice of health plans, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, life insurance, holiday, vacation, and sick leave. A credit union, and deferred compensation are also available to employees at their option.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) also contributes to the Public Employees Retirement System for the 2% at 55 Plan and pays the employee’s regular contribution of approximately 7%. The 7% contribution can be refunded to an employee who resigns prior to retirement.
Social Security taxes will be deducted from each employee’s bi-weekly salary.
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Application Information
The recruitment for positions may close any time after 10 days from the
date a job is posted if sufficient applications from qualified applicants are
received. Therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as
possible.
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Job applications will not be accepted on line. They must be printed, signed, and delivered to the Human Resources Department.
If you are unable to print the VTA Employment Application, or you can not
view the Job Bulletins from this website, you may request applications
and/or copies of the bulletins by calling (408) 321-5575 or by emailing us
at Personnel@vta.org.
You may also obtain Employment Applications and/or Job Bulletins by mail or
by picking them up at:
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
3331 North First Street
Human Resources Department - Building B
San Jose, California 95134-1927
Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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