Sr. Safety Education Program Specialist

Nj Transit • Newark, NJ

10h

About The Position

NJ TRANSIT is hiring a Sr. Safety Education Program Specialist to develop and manage transportation safety education programs for schools, communities, and NJ TRANSIT employees. The role establishes the program as a recurring part of school curricula, builds relationships with local education leaders, plans outreach and presentations, develops educational materials, and tracks program reach and costs. It also coordinates with Operation Lifesaver and other transportation providers to reinforce comparable safety practices and messages.

The specialist will help develop and deliver safety training for Rail and Surface Transit employees, coordinate training with outside vendors and agencies, and evaluate training effectiveness and regulatory compliance. The position also supports department objectives and may assist with special activities, emergencies, and major service disruptions. The role requires travel throughout New Jersey and transporting materials weighing at least 30 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Liberal Arts, Corporate Communications, or a related area.
• Three years of experience in teaching, conducting training programs, and developing communications programs.
• Highly organized.
• Knowledge of Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the state as required.
• Ability to pack and transport at least 30 pounds of materials to events and schools.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish the safety education program as a recurring part of school curricula.
• Build positive relationships with local Boards of Education and school superintendents to coordinate the program with school principals.
• Analyze and prioritize towns to provide broad coverage of transportation safety education.
• Coordinate presentation schedules to maximize geographical coverage and prepare reports monitoring coverage.
• Prepare lesson plans, introductory and follow-up letters, and transit site-tour materials.
• Develop forms and a statewide tracking system for public and private academic contacts and school statistics.
• Serve as NJ TRANSIT liaison with Operation Lifesaver management on light-rail programs and participate in ongoing development of related materials.
• Promote complementary transit safety messages and regularly research and reassess presentation techniques.
• Review other transportation providers’ safety education programs and develop safety objectives for high-impact areas.
• Coordinate participation in town and corporate events and present the program at community centers, parks and recreation programs, and summer schools.
• Develop transportation-related materials for National Safety Month.
• Maintain the safety education program budget and track program costs.
• Negotiate for promotional and visual materials that reinforce safety education points.
• Participate in department and division objectives and assist with special activities, emergencies, and major service disruptions.
• Assist in developing a comprehensive safety training program for Rail and Surface Transit employees that meets regulatory, schedule, and budget needs.
• Deliver selected safety training and workshops to NJ TRANSIT employees.
• Coordinate safety training through outside vendors and agencies, including the NJ State Safety Council, Transportation Safety Institute, OSHA, and FRA.
• Evaluate and measure safety training effectiveness and compliance with applicable regulatory safety requirements.
• Complete other projects assigned by the Director, Safety Education Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family health insurance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition assistance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits plan
• Retirement plans, including a 401(a) plan with a 6% employer contribution, a 401(k) plan with up to a 3% company match, and a 457(b) Deferred Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

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