Department Safety Risk Coordinator

Job ID:

240309

Location:

MD - Carmen Turner Facility

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

07/09/2024

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08/07/2024

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, System Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Quality Management, or a related field.

• In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, a High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of relevant safety experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in safety management, to include experience conducting inspections, safety data review/management, and coordination with staff to support compliance with established safety policies and procedures.

Certification/Licensure

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s permit

Preferred

• Four (4) years of experience with the department’s primary functions

• USDOT Transportation Institute Transit (TSI) Safety and Security Program (TSSP) certification

• World Safety Organization Certified Safety Specialist or certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

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.

Mission Essential Designation

In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

SUMMARY

As prescribed by the Agency Safety Plan, the Department Safety Risk Coordinator leads the implementation of the Department’s safety risk management processes and supports the implementation of safety policy, safety assurance activities, and safety promotion within the department. This position exists in various departments throughout the Authority. The incumbent leads facility and departmental safety committees and executes tasks and deliverables in support of the departments’ safety risk management business processes. The Safety Risk Coordinator plays a critical role in implementing Metro’s Safety Management System (SMS). The incumbent also works directly with Safety Risk Management Program Specialists, to ensure the efficient movement of safety risk information throughout the organization. The Safety Risk Coordinator leads the proactive identification, assessment and mitigation of safety risks, and may implement safety programs, and may conduct safety inspections and internal assessments. The incumbent reviews accidents/incidents and other safety data daily, partners with department leadership and safety committees and makes recommendations to address/resolve unsafe behaviors and workplace conditions and reduce risk to its lowest practicable level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement Safety Risk Management as described in the Agency Safety Plan ASP resulting in the proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of safety risks

• Coordinate the identification, documentation, and assessment of safety risks. Maintain accountability for the appropriate escalation of safety risks for mitigation.

• Perform oversight and monitoring as described in the Agency Safety Plan to verify risk mitigations are being followed (compliance) and working as intended (effectiveness)

• Ensure that all safety-related corrective action plans are being managed and addressed in coordination with senior leadership

• Lead departmental safety committees, and ensure that hazards brought forth are tracked and mitigated

• Monitor and ensure safety incident investigations are thorough and completed per policy

• Monitor the safety risk submissions for leading indicators of potential hazards, if applicable.

• Assist in maintaining documentation associated with the Agency’s SMS and report on SMS-related activities at all respective STAT meetings (for COO offices).

• Assist the Accountable Executive or Chief Safety Officer (SMS Executive) in developing, implementing, and operating the agency’s SMS as directed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Work with the Department of Safety to coordinate the mitigation of risks across departments. Acts as the primary liaison for addressing safety findings, and the development of preventive and corrective actions.

• Leads the implementation of key safety programs within the department.

• Consults with and advises the accountable leadership on the development of annual safety goals and objectives for their department/office in accordance with CAP requirements.

• Develops, implements and maintains statistical data and performs in-depth analysis of safety data. Generates reports and charts to effectively communicate findings to senior management and assist in the development of safety policies, procedures and strategies.

• Develops safety-related communication plans for staff, leadership and the executive team to be delivered on a regular schedule. Coordinates how safety related news will be communicated to staff. Briefs, as necessary, senior staff and helps to answer any questions staff might have.

• Provides input and subject matter expertise into the development and update of safety related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Policies and Plans and coordinates input from the Department of Safety.

• Recommends, develops and coordinates intervention strategies to resolve identified unsafe acts and conditions observed in the workplace. Develops action plans to identify and initiate corrective actions of safety hazards. Serves as project manager for assigned departmental safety-related projects.

The functions 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.