JOB
Under general supervision, assists in the development and implementation of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and monitors the plans’ progress. Conducts trend analysis on accidents, events, injuries, and near misses to provide the agency with timely and pertinent information, focusing on improvement through training and education.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides support for the safety and training functions of the human resources department. Conducts trend analysis on accidents, events, injuries, and near misses to provide the agency with timely and pertinent information focusing on improvement through training and education. Follows up on trend analysis by recommending practical, results-oriented, and remedial training to proactively address safety concerns. Prepares various analytical reports summarizing accident data trends; reviews policies, procedures, and processes for operational safety; analyzes related data and makes recommendations based on findings.Plans, schedules, coordinates, and delivers safety training; researches training options that are consistent with agency goals and regulatory requirements.Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for projects, services, and functional areas of safety, to include the driver safety camera program; recommends and administers relevant policies, procedures, and standards. Ensures the Occupational Health and Safety program complies with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Evaluates and reports on the effectiveness and achievement of safety objectives; analyzes safety data to identify trends and deficiencies; recommends corrective measures; participates in implementation; and issues clear and concise memos to operators regarding unsafe driving behaviors for performance improvement.Serves and participates in professional associations; maintains awareness of trends and developments in the field of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS); incorporates new developments as appropriate.Serves as the technical advisor on identified occupational safety and accident prevention issues. Reviews safety projects to identify proper hazard controls; coordinates control measures and programs, with management and employees. Documents safety issues related to monitoring and measurement of goals in the Safety Management System (SMS); evaluates safety and risk mitigations for effectiveness and forwards reports to the Safety & Security Manager for follow-up.Serves as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) in the absence of the agency’s Drug and Alcohol Program Manager. As the back-up, manages and oversees the agency’s compliance with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Testing Program as required by 49 CFR Part 655 and Part 40. Serves as the backup point of contact on all drug and alcohol testing matters, testing activities, and communicates with collection sites, laboratories, Medical Review Officers (MROs), and Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs), and ensures timely notification and completion of required tests. Receives and acts upon verified test results, makes determinations regarding employee removal from safety-sensitive duties following positive results or refusals, and maintains accurate records in accordance with federal regulations. As the back-up, also schedules random tests, provides training and education to employees and supervisors, prepares compliance reports, and responds to regulatory audits. Exercises discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive information while ensuring compliance with FTA and DOT requirements.Responds to, investigates, and manages hazardous incidents, near misses, and accidents to determine causation factors and/or improper work/behavioral practices for the purposes of training/retraining and education; evaluates industrial settings for enhancement of safety.Team trains with agency employees, external trainers, and subject matter experts to deliver training in accordance with agency goals.Provides assistance and/or administration of operational safety programs. Responsible for communicating with appropriate human resources staff regarding recorded safety and security events for root cause analysis, hazard correction and mitigation.Administers contracted professional training to include scope of services required; selecting, overseeing and evaluating consultants’ work; ensuring compliance with agency goals, standards and objectives; coordinating schedules and monitoring related expenditures; recommending and implementing corrective actions as appropriate.Conducts periodic inspections of facilities, equipment, material, and operations to identify hazards and ensures agency compliance with relevant standards, laws, and regulations. Prepares inspection reports recommending corrective measures; develops and maintains abatement programs for identified hazards; evaluates levels of risk for determining hazard correction priorities.Assists in developing, updating, and facilitating employee safety training programs, safety and health awareness activities and materials, ensuring that statutory training requirements are met. Reviews accident/illness data, legislation, and job hazards to design training programs consistent with the Agency Safety Plan and approved policies, procedures, rules, and tasks.Communicates any potential safety policy violation(s) and/or behaviors that could result in property damage, bodily injury, and/or litigation to the Safety & Security Manager and works with the appropriate department for coaching assignments and follow-up. Conducts appropriate corrective retraining as needed.Collects, tracks, and responds to the agency’s Employee Safety Reporting Program and Near Miss Program submittals. Prepares Employee Safety Reporting Program and Near Miss reports for monthly Safety Committee meetings.Serves as an advisor to the Safety Committee and the Wellness Committee; discusses and presents trends in the data gathered and facilitates discussion on the agency’s response. Based on trend analysis, creates and delivers periodic safety bulletins for dispatchers and supervisors and postings on eBoards, bulletin boards, flyers, etc.Maintains ongoing contact with peers in the industry, both within and outside transit, stays current with developments in safety, wellness etc. through literature, conferences, and seminars; and incorporates current best practices at Kitsap Transit.Prepares and maintains the agency’s Emergency Response Plan; trains and conducts exercises as applicable to the agency’s response to emergencies. Coordinates natural disaster emergency preparedness for the agency with local and regional public safety agencies; coordinates and conducts routine fire and earthquake evacuation drills.Supports and administers the National Incident Management System (NIMS) program.Assists in the analysis of the Physical Security Program and identifies areas of risk. Researches and makes recommendations for enhancements based on findings.Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Valid Washington State Driver’s License.OSHA 30 Card within one year of date of hireTransit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) certificate within three years of date of hirePositions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other equipment, talking, hearing, seeing, bending, reaching and repetitive motions. Light Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Work requires operation of vans, and other vehicles and exposure to traffic, fumes, and noise.
