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Dart Safety Manager in Des Moines, Iowa
POSITION SUMMARY: The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is seeking a Safety Manager. The Safety Manager is responsible for the overall safety of the DART operation. This includes management and implementation of DART’s safety programs, including the oversight of accident prevention and investigation. This position serves as DART’s designated Safety Management System Executive.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
•Health Insurance
•Dental Coverage
•Vision Care
•Group Life Insurance
•Deferred Compensation Plan
•I.P.E.R.S. Retirement System
•Long Term Disability
•Short Term Disability
•Flexible Benefit Plans
•Paid Time Off (PTO)
•Tuition Assistance
•Holidays
PAY: $75,000-$85,000 (depending on experience)
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Plans, organizes, manages, and directs the operations, staff, and activities of the Safety unit including oversight of DART’s safety programs and strategies designed to mitigate risk
Analyze trends in workplace injuries to inform the development of training to ensure health and safety of employees
Participate in quarterly and annual claim review with third-party workman’s compensation vendor
Functions as DART emergency preparedness coordinator. Ensures staff training on emergency procedures and conducts and performs drills to ensure and validate emergency response.
Oversees the implementation and coordination of various safety management programs including, training, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, and emergency and business recovery programs.
Develops and directs the administration and continuous maintenance of a diverse range of policies, procedures, and workforce safety programs and plans including the Safety Management System (SMS), the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTSAP), and the Bus Systems Safety program.
Oversees and leads staff in conducting audits and analysis of hazards, workplace injuries, accident investigations, trend analysis, development of corrective action plans (CAPs), and regular safety awareness campaigns.
Ensures all DART staff are trained on their safety-related responsibilities.
Identifies data trends and opportunities for the development of safety training programs; recommends the management, risk mitigation measures, and strategies to further loss prevention efforts.
Manages employees within the Safety unit; develops, mentors and guides staff in achieving goals and objectives; coaches and develops employees; evaluates performance and work; Develops, administers, and controls the unit's budget;
Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of safety programs and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
Stays abreast of changing state and federal laws, regulations and procedures on safety, security and risk management; best practices and regulatory compliance requirements; communicates business implications, and impact to all key stakeholders including the DART Commission, executive management, other DART staff, and various public and private entities.
Monitors field operations to assure compliance with performance standards and safety regulations. Prepares and maintains legible and concise activity logs, accident reports and other documents relevant to transit operations.
Provides on-site investigation of accidents and interviews operators, witnesses, maintenance personnel and safety officials to determine cause and recommends appropriate remedial actions to prevent future accidents. May provide recommendations for corrective and/or disciplinary action in response to safety violations.
Convenes Accident Review Committee to evaluate accident preventability and monitors trends and then modifies training appropriately. Assures that appropriate corrective actions are consistently administered.
Works closely with the other DART Manager’s to ensure that driver supervision is carried out equitably and consistently ensuring staff and passenger safety is maximized.
Oversees and investigate DART claims as well as work with DART legal counsel and insurance companies for resolution of the claims.
Move to recommended training/certification requirements Serves as DART’s liaison to the area county Emergency Management Agencies and local law enforcement and emergency responder services, coordinates and consults with department heads to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness in safety, security and emergency management programs and initiatives. Including DART access to and use of the Alert Iowa system for internal notifications.
Is DART’s point of contact for all external requests for video from buses and facilities.
Is DART’s primary custodian of bus and facilities camera surveillance systems and radio communications system. Works with the IT, Maintenance, and Facilities departments to ensure system functionality. Ensures DART’s use of the radio system complies with the State of Iowa user requirements.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
5 years experience in a position involving workplace safety and risk management and emergency response
Previous Supervisory experience preferred
Previous dispatch operations center experience preferred
Possess a valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record. Must have, or be able to obtain within three months, a Commercial Driver’s License.
Certifications preferred such as:
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Certificate of completion in the Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of management, including the development of goals and objectives, program and work organization, evaluation and supervision of staff
Principles, practices and methods of administering and coordinating a comprehensive operational employee safety and security program(s)
P0licies, regulations, specifications and requirements governing industrial safety, loss, prevention, environmental compliance, disaster control, emergency management, and accident prevention for industrial and office environments; recent and on-going developments, current literature and sources of information related to the development, coordination and delivery of effective training programs, as well as health and safety programs
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility, including FTA and OSHA requirements; occupational hazard identification and mitigation and standard safety procedures; principles and practices of budget preparation, administration and monitoring
Techniques, tools, and principles of project management; analytical processes and report preparation, and presentation techniques; methods of effective research, analysis, report writing and presentation
Techniques for making effective public presentations
Methods of statistical and data analysis
Current software for statistical analysis, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation at the advanced level.
Skills or Ability to:
Develop, implement, and evaluate transit employee training and safety programs and to correct employee deficiencies;
Comprehend, read, and analyze a variety of administrative and technical data and to prepare reports and operating procedures;
Work well with diverse groups of people;
Develop and present information to large and small groups including the general public;
Proficient with computers and computer-generated report formats,
Work under pressure and meet deadlines
Promote, monitor and evaluate the operation of the transit service;
Gather and analyze data and prepare reports;
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other DART employees and general public
Attend work on a regular and dependable basis;
Learn and use in-house software programs;
Physically perform the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to work varying schedules to meet the needs of the system (i.e. nights and weekends)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has supervisory responsibility over staff in Safety and Training department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
On a normal work day, this position requires:
Prolonged periods of sitting and reaching
Extensive use of hands, fingers and arms in operations requiring constant handling of paper documents, computing and entering data using a keyboard and ten key calculator
Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less to read and enter numerical data
The ability to hear normal verbal conversation with or without corrective devices to communicate with co-workers and customers
The ability to speak and read the English language clearly and concisely
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer terminal and on the road in staff vehicle, or in bus or van. However, while performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, occasionally is exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.
DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the DART Commission reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position, or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, staff shortages, workload changes, rush jobs, or technological developments).