Transit Specialist, Safety Assurance and Certification - R6589

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At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!
 
When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.
 
RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits
 
(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)
 
This position is responsible for developing and managing processes that are focused on safety assurance, audit and certification strategy, execution, reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement of the Safety Management Systems and Safety Certification processes across the organization.
 
Duties & Responsibilities:
 
ESSENTIAL:
    * Provides specialized technical advice to rail and bus for the safety assurance and certification program; ensuring processes and tools are designed and deployed enterprise-wide to ensure compliance with regulatory, company, other safety requirements and conformance with safety management systems.
    * Oversees internal, third party, and regulatory audit processes and tools, synthesizing safety data into actionable items for continuous improvement and the deployment of the enterprise-wide Safety Data Management System.
    * Assists in the production of formal audit reports, to be reviewed by the organization’s Senior Leadership, Public Utilities Commission and Federal Transit Administration, detailing audit scope, areas and/or processes reviewed and audit results.
    * Assists with Configuration /Change Management processes across the agency.
    * Assists in coordination of safety certification for the organization’s base operations and works with Capital Programs on new project safety certification per FTA Handbook for Safety and Security Certification.
 
OTHER:
 
All job-related duties as assigned.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
    * Bachelor's degree in system safety engineering, occupational and industrial safety management, related engineering field, or closely related field.
    * A minimum of three years of experience in system safety assurance, certification, and reporting with a strong understanding of safety data, data analysis, and trends.
    * Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
    * Professional Safety or Auditor certification preferred.
    * Transportation Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certification required or the ability to achieve certification within three years of hire.
    * Certified Safety Profession (CSP)or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred.
    * Previous experience working in a highly regulated environment preferred.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
    * Proficiency in safety management systems components/framework particularly safety risk management and safety assurance.
 
    * Proficiency in OSHA, FTA, FRA regulations and industry and consensus standards and codes (ISO, NFPA, ASSP, ASME, UBC etc.)
 
    * Proficiency in the safety certification processes and management of change/configuration management.
 
    * Proficiency in the Federal Transit Administration safety certification and worker protection guidelines preferred.
 
    * Proficiency in FTA Safety & Security Management Plan and Project Management Plan program requirements preferred.
 
    * Proficiency in hazard analysis, safety design criteria and resolution processes.
 
    * Proficiency in event, accident and incident investigation
 
    * Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
 
    * Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
 
    * Ability to use sound judgment.
 
    * Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
 
OR:
 
An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
 
The work environment is both in the field and in the office with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.
 
CAREER MAP:
 
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:
 
Manager, Safety or Manager, Environmental Compliance or, Manager Safety Assurance and Certification
 
We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 1/21/2026. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
 
Pay Range:
$92,003.00 - $129,954.50 Annual
 
EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS 
 
RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to
employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.
 
To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy
 
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.