SAFETY OFFICER

Lynx Career Center•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of mobility and community services. LYNX mission is to link our community by providing quality mobility options with innovation, integrity and teamwork. Join Our Team as a Safety Officer – Be the Guardian of Workplace Safety! Do you thrive on making workplaces safer and protecting lives? We’re looking for a Safety Officer who’s ready to lead safety initiatives, prevent accidents, and ensure compliance across our operations. If you’re passionate about safety and want a role where your impact truly matters, this is your opportunity! Position Description: Performs complex safety program development, implementation, inspection, coordination, investigation, and evaluation in bus operations, industrial, occupational, and environmental safety. Conducts employee safety training, accident investigations, emergency planning, and safety audits to identify hazards.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, or related field.
Experience: 4+ years in workplace safety and accident mitigation (transportation industry preferred).
Valid Florida driver’s license and safe driving record.
Strong knowledge of safety laws, accident investigation, and environmental health standards.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in occupational safety, safety engineering, industrial engineering, public safety, or related field.
Minimum of four years of experience in workplace safety and accident mitigation programs in transportation or related industry.
Additional directly related experience beyond the minimum requirement may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and safe driving record.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, stretching, lifting, and responding quickly to sounds or dangerous situations.
Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Ability to think rationally and apply logic during high-stress situations.
Visual acuity to operate vehicles or heavy equipment
Knowledge of fleet and occupational safety, accident investigation techniques, and environmental health and safety management.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations.
Highly proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to collect and analyze data, develop safety training, and work independently.
Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those encountered in the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.

Nice To Haves

Professional safety certifications (CSP, CHST).
Public transportation safety experience.
Professional safety certifications.
Experience in public transportation safety and emergency management.

Responsibilities

Lead Safety Programs: Develop and implement cutting-edge safety strategies for transportation and industrial environments.
Investigate & Prevent: Conduct thorough accident investigations and create actionable solutions.
Train & Empower: Deliver engaging safety training and launch impactful safety campaigns.
Stay Ahead: Ensure compliance with DOT, FTA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
Be the Expert: Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for health, safety, and environmental issues.
Ensures compliance with LYNX safety programs and regulatory agencies including but not limited to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), National Transit Database (NTD), Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Investigates incidents involving the public and employees, determines causes, and provides solutions and reports as required to regulatory agencies.
Implements and monitors occupational health and safety programs ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Analyzes trend data to identify root causes and reduce costs.
Conducts safety training programs and develops safety policies and procedures.
Reviews and revises safety manuals and creates required reports.
Generates safety communications and conducts safety campaigns.
Develops a communication network with safety and health professionals at other transportation agencies.
Participates in committees and attends meetings related to health and safety.
Acts as an in-house consultant on safety, health, and environmental issues.
Provides emergency support to local counties’ Offices of Emergency Management.
Administers video evidence and facility access programs, maintains logs, and assists with training.
Reviews video footage of events occurring on LYNX buses; conducts accident investigations and provides on-call coverage for emergencies.
Analyzes work-related injuries, conducts safety audits, and trains employees.
Conducts worksite evaluations, ensures compliance with standards, and oversees environmental inspections.
Supports safety audits, manages random drug testing, and ensures compliance with OSHA standards.