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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $166,580.70
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Disability insurance
Job Description
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is a leading provider of public transportation services in the Chicago metropolitan area, committed to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable transit. As the second largest public transportation system in the United States, CTA operates an extensive network of bus and rail services that serve millions of passengers annually. The Authority focuses not only on operational efficiency but also on maintaining the highest standards of safety across its entire transit system, which includes numerous stations, subways, rail tracks, bus routes, and operational garages. Established with a mission to enhance mobility and promote sustainable transit solutions, CTA... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in safety management, engineering, or related technical field
- Seven years of experience in safety program development or risk management
- Three years in supervisory or management role
- Valid Illinois driver’s license
- Preferred completion of Rail Accident Investigation, Bus Collision Investigation and Traffic Investigation I and II
- Must comply with CTA’s residency ordinance
- Ability to work irregular hours and in various environmental conditions
- Must wear personal protective equipment
- Must live within CTA Statutory Service Area within 6 months of employment
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Engineering or related technical field
- Seven years of experience in safety program development or risk management, with three years in supervisory or management role
- Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) training certifications (TSSP) preferred
- Valid Illinois driver’s license
- Completion of Rail Accident Investigation, Bus Collision Investigation and Traffic Investigation I and II preferred
- Detailed knowledge of System Safety Engineering Practices
- Detailed knowledge of investigation, research, analysis and data compilation methods
- Knowledge of construction safety practices and techniques
- Familiarity with federal and state safety rules and regulations
- Working knowledge of transit operations, facilities, vehicles, rules and procedures
- Strong project management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
Job Duties
- Oversees development, implementation and evaluation of proactive safety programs, policies and procedures in compliance with regulations and Authority standards
- Develops and administers safety programs, policies, procedures training, objectives and initiatives to promote safe operations and incident prevention
- Confirms compliance with standards and best practices
- Oversees development and administration of goals and objectives for Transit System Safety
- Verifies rule compliance as it relates to policies and procedures, bulletins, and standard operating procedures
- Manages Transit System Safety processes and procedures
- Oversees inspections of stations, footwalks, facilities, subways, right-of-ways, garages, bus routes and roadways
- Collaborates with Authority personnel to identify and implement long-term solutions to systemic safety issues
- Facilitates safety incident investigations and provides recommendations
- Reviews vital safety records and manages recordkeeping practices
- Represents System Safety and CTA in regulatory safety matters
- Coordinates with federal and state safety oversight agencies
- Acts as safety knowledge expert and chairs committees to ensure transit safety and security activities
- Develops and implements performance measurement and safety criteria through technology
- Provides oversight of inspection and investigation follow-up processes, including corrective action plans
- Hires, trains, develops, monitors and evaluates staff
- Reviews and recommends personnel actions
- Ensures ongoing professional development for direct reports
- Performs related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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