Transit Safety Consultant - CUTR

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transit Safety Consultant provides on-site consultation to transit agencies throughout Florida. The role conducts bus system maintenance and safety reviews in accordance with Chapter 14-90 of the Florida Administrative Code, identifies non-compliance and areas for improvement, and provides transit-specific guidance, training, and technical assistance related to safety, security, and operations. The position requires extensive travel across Florida to conduct agency operational reviews, compliance audits, inspections, and follow-up assistance. The consultant reviews records and procedures, analyzes data, prepares reports, interviews agency employees and management, and guides agencies in improving maintenance operations, public safety, and regulatory compliance. The role also develops and delivers training, participates in committees and presentations, coordinates reviews with FDOT offices and program staff, and develops expertise in federal PTASP requirements, updated Florida regulations, battery-electric buses, autonomous-vehicle maintenance and safety, and microtransit safety and mobility-management regulations. The position is funded by non-recurring funds and is contingent on the continuation of those funds. It is subject to Foreign Influence Screening and may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical science, engineering, or a related field, and one year of experience in a safety and health consultation or inspection-related position.
Relevant experience in safety and health consultation or inspections and/or industrial hygiene may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
Under the stated FLSB1310 equivalency, four years of directly relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree; six years of directly relevant experience may substitute for a master’s degree.
Ability to travel extensively throughout Florida to visit transit agencies.
May be required to interact with state officials, equipment vendors, and transit system leadership teams.

Nice To Haves

Six years of professional work experience in transportation or transit system safety, and/or experience working in a transit agency safety program with responsibility for reviewing safety and security programs, including conducting safety and security compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

Review historical records, operational files, and standing procedures to assess compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; analyze data and prepare reports for agency personnel and FDOT.
Schedule, prepare for, travel to, and conduct on-site consultations, inspections, and audits at transit agencies throughout Florida.
Interview employees and management to evaluate agencies’ safety, security, and operational practices.
Provide formal and informal instruction to help agencies ensure compliance and improve operational practices.
Provide technical assistance and guidance during compliance reviews and follow-up activities.
Guide agencies in developing and implementing processes to improve maintenance operations and public safety and ensure compliance.
Develop techniques to improve maintenance operations and create training and education programs for transit agencies.
Deliver presentations and participate in local and state committees to improve transit operations.
Coordinate reviews with FDOT Central Office and District Office personnel and Substance Abuse Management Oversight and Technical Assistance Program staff.
Develop subject-matter expertise in federal PTASP regulations, updated Florida Chapter 14-90 regulations, battery-electric bus and autonomous-vehicle maintenance and safety, and microtransit training and safety regulations related to mobility management and transit network companies.