MGR SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS

POSITION POSTED UNTIL A VIABLE POOL OF CANDIDATES HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED

THIS POSTING IS TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO FILL ANY FUTURE VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.  Must have seven (7) years of directly related job experience to include four (4) years of safety and/or compliance experience in a transit, transportation or engineering environment; and two (2) years of demonstrated supervision or leading a multi-functional safety or compliance group.  A working knowledge of safety management systems, risk management principles, and root cause analysis is essential; and has a working knowledge of federal, state and local industry regulations and compliance standards including 49 CFR Part 673.  Proven ability to take initiative, self-motivated, well organized and work in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes. A Bus and/or Rail Transit Safety and Security Professional (TSSP) certification is preferred. Directly related experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis

INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments          

SUMMARY

Manages bus and rail safety incidents/accident investigations of the Authority. This includes major safety events, near misses involving employee injuries, infrastructure damage, service interruptions, etc. Maintains and ensures MARTA's compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including state and federal codes and standards as they relate to safety risk management. Evaluates accident/incident trends, determines root cause, causal factors, and develops processes to meet Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals and objectives.  Works in close collaboration with other departments and various business units to recommend feasible corrective action plans to improve safety programs, policies, and procedures. Responds to incidents; and reviews and reports incidents to appropriate parties with root cause. Serves as a resource to internal departments on topics related to bus and rail safety. Assists with the updating the Accident/Incident Investigation Procedures, MARTA Agency Safety Plan (ASP) and Safety Risk Management Plan (SRMP).

This position has direct responsibility for transit safety oversight at MARTA and is required to comply with the training requirements identified in the ASP. Additionally, this position has been identified as designated personnel and is required to adhere to the following:

• 49 U.S. Code § 5329, Public Transportation Safety Program;

• 49 CFR Part 674, State Safety Oversight, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Program Standard;

• 49 CFR Part 673, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan; 

• 49 CFR Part 672, Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program; 

• 49 CFR Part 670, National Public Transportation Safety Program; 

• 49 CFR Part 630, Transit Asset Management;

• 49 CFR Part 625, National Transit Database;

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages personnel and oversees safety accident/incident investigations.
2. Regularly assesses work performed by staff to ensure that MARTA policies and procedures as well as system safety best practices are implemented and upheld.
3. Effectively manages resources; and develops and maintains the Accident/Incident Investigation Procedures; and supports the Safety Risk Management Plan and the Safety Management System.
4. Reviews accident/incident investigations, hazard management, vehicle/facility safety, and rules compliance reports for accuracy and completeness.
5. Ensures detailed and accurate investigative reports are submitted within established timeframes.
6. Plans and monitors safety risk mitigations and makes recommendations for corrective actions with stakeholders/departments.
7. Manages complex safety investigative reports and analyses in areas where standards have not been developed and/or where modifications appear to be necessary. 
8. Prepares reports and presentations for executive management, the Board of Directors, and other entities having oversight of safety practices. 
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct supervision of Senior Safety Operational Officers. Works closely with System Safety Coordinators; System Safety Engineers, Internal Auditors, Contractors, Technical Specialists, Safety Operational Officers and other staff as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Advanced Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or World 

Safety Organization-Certified Safety Specialist (WSO-CSS) is desirable. Classification: Non-Represented

Number of Openings: 1

Salary Grade: 22A

Salary Range: $105,575-$158,361

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Personnel in this class will be required to successfully complete MARTA's Wayside Access training and may be called upon at any time to enter the wayside in performance of assigned duties.  This will require knowledge of and ability to perform train-flagging procedures to control train movement for the protection of the individual or others on the wayside.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.

MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.