Safety Certification Program Coordinator
- Employer
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- May 20, 2022
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- Industry
- Delivery and Transportation
- Function
- Program Manager, Security Guard and Public Safety
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Safety, Engineering, Transportation, Program Management or a related field
Experience
- A minimum, six (6) years of experience as a program coordinator/manager, preferably in a safety regulated environment, which includes development of data analytics, presentation and reports development and demonstrated problem resolution.
Certification/Licensure
- Transit Safety & Security Professional's Certificate (TSSP) or a Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) Certificate within two (2) of hire
Preferred
- Program Management Professional (PMP)
Medical Group
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.
Job Summary
- The Safety Certification Program Coordinator is a key member of the Safety Certification team. The incumbent assists the Safety Certification & Engineering Manager in ensuring that system extensions, new and rehabilitated facilities and vehicles, and new and rehabilitated systems and equipment are operationally safe and secure for customers, employees, and the general public prior to being placed into use. This includes planning, implementing and coordinating tasks related to maintaining the Safety Certification Program and supporting the Safety Assurance aspect of WMATA's Safety Management System (SMS). Responsibilities include the development and maintenance of program plans and procedures, safety reports, recommendations for modifications to procedures, and administering meetings.
Essential Functions
- Effectively maintains the program plan and associated documents, corrective action plan monitoring, training development and administration, internal and external communication and coordination and administration of the Safety & Security Certification Review Committee (SCRC).
- Assist in the development of safety certification training for WMATA staff and contractors. This includes safety curriculum development. .
- Communicates and interfaces with various departments within WMATA as well as external oversight agencies including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) & Washington Metropolitan Safety Commission (WMSC) on Safety Certification activities.
- Assists with the facilitation of the SCRC meetings, documentation management, training development and efficient workflow. This includes producing meeting minutes and presentations, administering voting process on safety certification documents and other administrative activities for the SCRC.
- Analyzes safety infractions and determines the appropriate corrective action that a department must take to address findings. Submits corrective actions and issues appropriate progress reports for senior management decision making as required.
- Maintains program activities on program management tools (i.e. SharePoint).
- Performs statistical analysis on safety data generate by the Program in order to evaluate its success and make changes accordingly.
- Manages master databases (MetroDocs, Microsoft Teams Database, Procure, etc.).
- Gathers, prepares and submits proper documentation for compliance with Federal and State reporting.
- Monitors master listing of Safety Certification training attendees.
- Develops safety-related work procedures and plans, based on research and observations of various WMATA projects undergoing safety certification, with appropriate review and sign-off by Safety Senior Management.
- Develops various safety compliance reports for the review and decision-making, by senior leadership.
- Ensures the inclusion of safety certification documentation on the department website.
- Conducts compliance audits of the execution of Safety Certification Program within various WMATA projects, to ensure the mission and related processes of the program are being followed.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Attends all required departmental and agency-wide safety meetings.
The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
- Skills and/or behavioral assessment
- Personal interview
- Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
- Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
- Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- Review of a current motor vehicle report
Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.
Company
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.
Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.
Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.
Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.
We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm
- Website
- http://www.wmata.com/
- Location
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600 Fifth St. NW
Washington
DC
20001
US
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