Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $123,630.12 - $150,248.84
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is a prominent public transportation agency dedicated to providing comprehensive transit services across Silicon Valley. With over 2,000 employees, VTA operates as an independent special district that manages light rail, bus, and paratransit services, alongside involvement as a funding partner in major regional rail lines such as Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express. Beyond transit operations, VTA is responsible for countywide congestion management, highway design and construction, transportation funding, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. This multifaceted role positions the agency as a key driver in enabling sustainable, accessible, and innovative transportation solutions... Show More
Job Requirements
- Sufficient education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the job duties
- equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in a related field
- three years of experience in construction safety, industrial safety, transportation management, transportation safety, public safety services, or emergency management
- possession of a valid California Class C driver license
- ability to frequently work in exposure to weather, mechanical, electrical, and physical hazards
- willingness to perform rotating on-call duties for twenty-four hour, seven day periods for emergency response
- ability to process accident scenes involving objectionable content
- candidate with five years as a Transportation Supervisor or Technical Trainer performing event response and investigation, safety and compliance inspections, and policy development also meets qualifications
Job Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in a related field
- three years of experience in construction safety, industrial safety, transportation management, transportation safety, public safety services, or emergency management
- possession of relevant safety certifications such as Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP), Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is highly desirable
- experience conducting safety audits and regulatory compliance inspections
- knowledge of FTA, FRA, CPUC, DOT, CAL/OSHA, and related safety regulations
- experience investigating bus/rail accidents and employee injuries
- strong hazard identification and risk mitigation skills
- experience developing and delivering safety training programs
- ability to analyze safety data and perform trend analysis
- experience working with emergency response teams and emergency operations planning
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
Job Duties
- Performs internal and external safety auditing
- conducts fire life and safety planning and coordination as part of VTA's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
- participates in the Safety Certification process and serves as a communication liaison between agency and regulatory entities
- conducts construction safety inspections including walkthroughs of active construction sites and coordination with VTA and contracted personnel
- participates in transit system planning and construction review including review of engineering drawings, plans, and schematics
- performs safety and regulatory compliance inspections
- prepares required reports and correspondence
- participates in various safety committees, engages in hazard identification, investigation and mitigation
- analyzes safety data and performs trend analyses
- participates in the development and promotion of VTA's safety culture
- communicates regulatory changes affecting agency business operations
- coordinates VTA's Emergency Response Team (ERT) and performs other emergency management duties
- responds to and investigates accidents, injuries, and losses to identify causal factors
- evaluates and participates in Request for Proposal (RFP) processes as assigned
- develops and implements various safety programs
- conducts and coordinates safety training as assigned
- performs related duties as required
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Experience
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