Senior Manager, Safety Management System

Chicago Transit Authority • Chicago, IL

2d • $140,627 - $143,652

About The Position

Plans, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Authority’s Safety department related to implementing the Safety Management System (SMS). Assists in developing strategic and tactical initiatives that promote a culture of system safety throughout the Authority and help ensure safe transportation service for CTA staff and the general riding public.

The position oversees SMS implementation, develops safety programs and documents, coordinates safety training and initiatives across departments, and supports accident and incident investigations. It manages Safety personnel, including hiring, training, development, monitoring, and evaluation. The role reports to the Chief Safety & Security Officer and has a 24/7 on-call requirement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, plus five years of experience implementing Safety Management Systems, demonstrating successful change implementation, and implementing operational improvements; one year of the experience must be in a supervisory or management role. An equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the position is also accepted.
• Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License.
• Detailed knowledge of methods and best practices for developing and implementing Safety Management Systems and Behavior Based Safety programs.
• Detailed knowledge of emergency preparedness procedures and practices.
• Detailed knowledge of state and federal codes and regulations and the ability to apply that knowledge to system safety operations.
• Working knowledge of safety auditing methods and best practices.
• Working knowledge of accident investigation best practices.
• Strong computer and MS Office Suite skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership, project management, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers; lead, motivate, build consensus, and organize job responsibilities; maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information; and collaborate with other departments.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate emergency and disaster response plans.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices.
• Ability to meet the Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the CTA Statutory Service Area at the time of employment or within six months of beginning employment at CTA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a unionized workforce.
• TSSP certification.
• Working knowledge of transit operations, facilities, vehicles, rules, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs for the Safety Management System, including policies, processes, and activities, and draft, compose, and revise related program documents.
• Oversee implementation of the Authority’s Safety Management System.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and administer the principles, framework, processes, and measures used to prevent accidents, injuries, and other adverse incidents.
• Identify safety risks, assess processes and procedures, and recommend ways to mitigate safety risks.
• Coordinate with personnel throughout the Authority to ensure safety programs and plans are coordinated, communicated, and implemented.
• Coordinate with Learning & Support and other departments to develop and administer multi-level safety training programs.
• Collaborate with Learning & Support to design and administer training that promotes a culture of system safety.
• Participate in developing and administering Authority programs, policies, goals, and objectives as directed by the Chief Safety & Security Officer.
• Provide oversight and assistance to first and second Safety Officers during investigations of incidents or accidents.
• Manage Safety personnel, including hiring, training, developing, monitoring, and evaluating staff; review and recommend personnel actions for approval.
• Support the professional development of direct reports by identifying relevant training and encouraging participation in safety professional societies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior