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Safety Management Systems (SMS) Program Specialist

VTA · San Jose, CA · 4 wk ago
OTHRFull-time

About the role

VTA is seeking a Safety Management System (SMS) Program Specialist to play a critical role in advancing the agency's commitment to safety, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Administers and oversees the agency’s Hazard Management Program (HMP), including hazard identification, classification, prioritization, tracking, and closure of corrective actions;

  • Makes sure corrective actions are monitored, validated, and completed according to agency procedures and regulatory requirements;

  • Supports hazard mitigation, risk analysis, corrective action implementation, and regulatory compliance;

  • Reviews and validates accident/event investigation reports and other safety documentation;

  • Identifies and drives corrective actions and continuous program improvements;

  • Analyzes safety performance data and reports trends;

  • Maintains safety records and risk assessments;

  • Trains and supports SMS training, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives;

  • Ensures continuity of safety program operations in the absence of the Transit System Safety Supervisor;

  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation safety, construction safety, industrial safety, safety program administration, and/or regulatory compliance.

  • Two (2) years of the aforementioned experience must have included directly applying SMS principles, including Hazard identification and risk assessment, corrective action tracking and closure, and safety data analysis and performance monitoring.

  • A valid California Class C driver's license is required.

  • The ability to obtain Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) credentials per CFR 49 Part 672 and the ability and willingness to travel, including overnight and out-of-state travel, is required.

  • Desirable certifications include: TSSP, CHST, STS, ASP, CSP, OHST.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in safety, occupational health and safety, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a related field.

Skills

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of Safety Management Systems, hazard management, and corrective action follow-up;

  • Principles and practices of accident investigation, report preparation, and documentation standards;

  • Applicable local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations governing facilities, bus and rail operations, including those promulgated by CPUC, FTA, FE.

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