Safety Specialist I

Safety Program Specialist

The purpose of this position is to assist in the development, implementation and audit of the District's safety programs including, but not limited to, Safety Management System (SMS), Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Injury and Illness Prevention Program, (IIPP), Hazard-Communications, numerous Employee Safety Programs, as well as various Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs. This is accomplished by providing technical expertise and assistance to various departments by conducting hazard assessments, inspections, audits, training, accident/incident investigation, failure analyses, sampling and analytical testing, safety oversight, and report writing and review. Performs related duties as required.

Assist with conducting hazard assessments, safety reviews, audits, inspections, and testing in the areas of fire/life safety, safety certification, and transit operations at District facilities, operations divisions, construction sites, work practices, equipment and safety devices. Performs ergonomic evaluations of employee computer workstations; operations facilities; and operators' compartments to provide recommendations to reduce workplace musculoskeletal disorders.

Assists with investigations and analysis of industrial and vehicle accidents, assess findings to identify the root cause of current and future vehicle accidents and occupational injuries. Assists in the development and implementation of emergency preparedness programs with the District's emergency teams. Generates required documentation related to accident investigations.

Assists in the formulation of departmental safety policies and procedures. Maintains data and prepares reports for various programs and submits compliance related reports and forms to various regulatory agencies. Conducts research on regulatory requirements, communicates new and updated regulations and standards. Compiles safety certification data and prepares various reports as required by regulatory agencies.

Collects samples of materials for analysis and maintain related databases. Participates in various safety meetings including department meetings. Assists with on-site construction safety inspections.

Assists in the development of training programs and conducts training for new employees/contractors, as well as on-going training of employees/contractors regarding all safety related matters including State and Federal laws, RT specific policies, as well as safety equipment and tools. Maintains training records.

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. SacRT reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience. Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental or Occupational Health and/or Safety or a related field. Experience: No experience is required; however, some experience performing safety related tasks is desirable. Certification & Other Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license. Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement.