Director, Safety

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
 
The Director of Safety reports directly to the Executive Vice President, Chief Safety Officer. This position is responsible for corporate, construction, occupational and operational safety initiatives, and management of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan. This position will manage safety efforts and personnel and functions for CapMetro, provide oversight of contract operations, and assist other departments with initiatives aimed at programs to minimize losses due to industrial, vehicular and rail accidents as well as losses due to illness and injury.  This position will require the incumbent to exercise a high level of confidentiality and independent judgment.
 
As a key strategic partner throughout the Agency, the Director of Safety will collaborate with various departments to identify and mitigate risks and develop proactive safety strategies that align with the Agency's overall goals and objectives.
 
WHAT YOU BRING
•    Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Physical or Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Occupational or Industrial Safety, Construction Management, or related field. Related experience may substitute for educational requirements on a year for year basis up to four (4) years.
•    Eight (8) years of progressively responsible broad based management experience in transportation and system safety.
•    A valid Class C Texas Driver’s License will be required.
•    Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program or PTSCTP certification or ability to obtain in 2 years. 
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•    Strong working knowledge in the application of 49 CFR part 673 – Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans.
•    Strong working knowledge and experience in the Safety and Security Certification process as it pertains to the construction of facilities, Bus Rapid Transit and/or Light Rail lines.
•    Strong design review working knowledge.
•    Working knowledge of the relationship of State Safety Oversight Program and a public transit agency.
•    Ability to exercise critical thinking, analysis and managerial judgment that combines analysis, wisdom, experience, and perspective.
•    Knowledge of safety regulations and standards, especially as pertains to the transit industry.
•    Thorough knowledge of the Safety Management Systems approach to improving safety culture and related current and proposed federal regulations.
•    Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
•    Ability to manage multiple functions and meet established deadlines.
•    Ability to collect and organize data, establish goals, and develop budgets.
•    Ability to motivate staff, organize and schedule work and serve as a role model.
•    Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, regulators or other government officials, and the general public.
•    Ability to implement strategic and operational initiatives with a strong work ethic in a multi-tasking environment.
•    Proficient in MS Office- Outlook, Teams, Planner, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
•    Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
 
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW?
 
 CapMetro is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs at the time.
 
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
 
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