Job Title: Safety, Security, & Risk Manager Job Location: Savannah, Georgia Salary: $60000.00 - $79235.00 Salary Frequency: Yearly Description: ****COMPANY IS OFFERING A $1000 RECRUITING BONUS** SUMMARY: Under the direction and as an extension of the Chief Administrative Officer, this position directs the development/implementation of system-wide safety, training, health, and environmental initiatives in accordance with the company’s safety commitment and governmental regulations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Properly trains designated operations and maintenance personnel, including safety education, accident prevention, loss control, de-escalation, and environmental and regulatory compliance. * Develops/promotes maintenance of safe & healthy working conditions, recommending measures to reduce accidents & hazards, general liability insurance, and consultants in the safety & loss control field. * Counsels transit operators, utility personnel, and maintenance staff concerning company policy and procedures and any pending disciplinary recommendations or training actions relating to safety and accident prevention programs. * Responsible for the implementation of a risk reduction program for transit operations to improve safety by reducing the number and rates of accidents, injuries, and assaults on transit workers based on data submitted to the National Transit Database (NTD). * Provides oversight/accountability for ensuring OSHA, EPA, and DOT recordkeeping/reporting requirements are met and maintained. * Performs safety duties to assist in worker injury prevention and processing disposition claims. Serves as the company liaison with corporate claims management and is responsible for recordkeeping, claims updates, and monitoring of employees. * Maintains the emergency preparedness plan and serves as the key member of the emergency management task force for the agency and acts as the primary resource for safety, health, training, and environmental matters. * Oversees the development/implementation of comprehensive safety training for employees and maintains individual employee training and education, insurance policies, and claims records. * Oversees the investigation of all incidents/accidents to ensure that root causes/lessons learned are identified and that corrective actions are implemented. * Prepares, negotiates, and manages contracts for the procurement of services, equipment, materials, supplies, or products related to health, safety, training, and environmental programs according to the operating budgets. * Conducts research and complies with information necessary to develop company policies and SOPs that ensure compliance and management with environmental laws and the sustainability plan while meeting operational needs. * Oversees/handles the Substance Abuse Policy, including but not limited to random testing and reporting procedures. * Coordinates with company-contracted MRO on substance abuse program results, responses, and related issues; ensures compliance with corporate and federal requirements; acts as primary contact and authority for all substance-related management referrals to EAP. * Oversees the environmental permitting process, including obtaining new permits, renewing or transferring existing permits as required, and ensuring compliance with permit requirements. * Reviews reports/technical documentation to support the needs of all departments in the areas of safety, including summarizing requirements and identifying deliverables for departmental response; coordinates with all departments to ensure uniform application of safety policies and practices; coordinates and performs on-site safety reviews. * Coordinates with the Operations and Human Resources departments and labor union representatives to address working conditions relative to safety, properly administers the labor agreement, and enhances employer/union relations. * Designs and implements an overall risk management process for the agency, including an analysis of the financial impact on the agency when risks occur. * Conducts risk assessments, collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends. * Manages external legal case files. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Project Administration, Safety and Security, or related field is required. An equivalent combination of college-level course work and experience may substitute for a degree. A minimum of 3 years experience in a transit agency or environment requiring independent analysis, analysis, and action is required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: * Knowledge of transit agency safety requirements at the governmental level, federal, state, and local capital projects, safety programs, and the FTA/GDOT requirements for safety certification of fixed guideway transit systems. * Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to general and heavy construction with the intent of becoming the senior agency expert on the subject. * Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with strong grammar/spelling knowledge sufficient to screen own work and others. * Proficient at creating, developing, and delivering accurate and effective presentations. * Proven management skills that include developing and implementing strategic goals/objectives and setting/evaluating priorities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position, move about, manipulate/handle, and converse/exchange information. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the environment is moderate. EOE M/F/D/V. A drug-free workplace. When submitting a resume for this position, I understand that this information may be used to create a registration with the Georgia Department of Labor on Employ Georgia. #CBAH Requirements: Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 36 Months Special Requirements: This job does not have any special requirements. Return Click here to Apply
