Sr Drug Alcohol Compliance Spc

MARTA•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Ensures compliance with the drug and alcohol testing program in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations under 49 CFR Part 40 (Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs), 49 CFR Part 655 (Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations) and provisions of MARTA's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Serves as MARTA’s primary liaison with the contracted clinic overseeing day-to-day compliance of Part 40 administration. Conducts regularly scheduled and/or ad hoc training presentation with various MARTA departments related to drug and alcohol education and compliance issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Health Management, Rehabilitation Services, Business Administration, Behavioral Sciences, Safety, or a related field is required.
A minimum of four years of directly related responsible experience in the administration of Federal Transportation Administration Drug and Alcohol Program (49 CFR Parts 40 and 655).
Must be proficient in business software applications, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and video conferencing.
In lieu of a degree, directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance of MARTA’s Drug and Alcohol Program (Drug and Alcohol Policy and Department of Transportation (DOT)/FTA regulations 49 Parts 40 and 655) in collaboration with the business unit's staff. This includes, but not limited to accuracy/errors of Custody and Control/Alcohol Test Forms from the contracted clinic, tracks timely submissions of completed test reords, planning and preparing random selections, and collection and verification of post-accident/reasonable suspicion supportive documentation from Operations.
Plans, prepares, and validates random drug and alcohol testing selections and reviews testing sessions to ensure proper timing, distribution, and audit readiness.
Monitors completion of required drug and alcohol testing and coordinates with operational departments to resolve compliance issues, testing discrepancies, and missed or delayed tests.
Supports, researches, and advises MARTA management of DOT/FTA regulatory or Policy requirements/changes.
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with operational areas to identify, resolve, and mitigate testing errors and related issues.
Partners with Operations to provide 24/7/365 support and guidance to management staff and safety sensitive employees regarding FTA and MARTA Policy compliance issues on a rotational basis.
Discuss and implements improvement methodologies for the program’s service delivery processes and procedures in conjunction with the Manager of Leave Management & DOT Compliance. Communicates changes to impacted areas.
Utilizes the drug and alcohol software to research, evaluate, and conduct daily test validation checks of all test types and correct data errors.
Interacts and troubleshoots with MARTA IT staff and external vendors on related issues impacting testing software and/or data.
Acts as a key contributor and information resource to the success of FTA audits, Triennial Audits, GA Department of Transportation, and Internal Audits by preparing documentation, responding to audit inquiries, and supporting regulatory compliance activities.
Assists Manager of Leave Management & DOT Compliance with identifying drug and alcohol training/education initiatives for the Authority.
Conducts regularly scheduled and/or ad hoc training presentation with various MARTA departments related to drug and alcohol education and compliance issues.
Acts as an internal liaison contact for MARTA’s Employee Assistant Program to assist employees seeking voluntary disclosure of a substance abuse problem in accordance with MARTA’s policy.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including Transit Ambassador assignments.
Coordinates and manages business unit activities in the absence of the manager.