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Hampton Roads Transit is seeking a Safety Manager to administer and promote the Safety Management System for the Rail, Bus and Ferry systems. Assist in establishing safety goals, objectives, strategies, plans, rules, procedures, and programs. Provide management direction for hazard management process (conducting risk assessments, tracking hazards, developing corrective actions and implementing engineering solutions). Manage the internal safety audit program to comply with State Safety Oversight and FTA requirements. Conduct system audits, track findings and corrective actions to closure. Conduct comprehensive accident/incident investigations. Develop, analyze, and manage safety performance data. Coordinate emergency preparedness standards for the system.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Extensive knowledge in Emergency Management and possess required NIMS, ICS and other FEMA courses; strong working knowledge of transit agency capital projects safety programs and the FTA/VDRPT requirements for safety certification of fixed guideway transit systems; general knowledge of OSHA regulations as related to general and heavy construction; comprehensive understanding of current federal regulations mandating State Safety Oversight.

Training/Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project administration or safety; specialized training in safety administration or construction safety inspection; 7 years of progressive experience in a transit agency environment requiring independent analysis and action; 5 years’ experience monitoring and/or investigating job-site safety practices or incidents.

Apply online at www.gohrt.com/transitcareers/

Hampton Roads Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer