Transit Safety Consultant - CUTR

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transit Safety Consultant provides on-site consultation services for transit agencies throughout the state of Florida. This position performs bus system maintenance and safety reviews in accordance with Chapter 14-90, Florida Administration Code to identify areas of non-compliance or those needing improvement and provides industry specific guidance, training, and technical assistance in resolution of transit safety, security, and operational issues at transit agencies across the state. This position may be required to interact with state officials, equipment vendors and transit system leadership teams. The employee assigned in this function will be required to travel extensively across the state to visit transit agencies for the purpose of conducting agency operational reviews, compliance audits, and to provide technical assistance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Physical science, Engineering or related field, with one year experience in a safety and health consultation or inspection-related position.
Relevant experience in safety and health consultation and/or inspections, and/or industrial hygiene may substitute on a year for year basis for the required degree.
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

Nice To Haves

Six years of professional working experience in transportation/transit system safety and/or experience working in a transit agency's safety program with a responsibility for reviewing safety and security programs, to include conducting safety and security compliance review functions.

Responsibilities

Reviews historical records, operational files, and standing operational procedures to assess compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Conducts data analysis and prepares reports for agency personnel and the Florida Department of Transportation.
Schedules, prepares, travels and provides on-site consultation services and inspection/audit of transit agency's across the state. Interviews employees and management to formulate and appraise the agencies safety, security, and operational practices. Provides formal and informal instruction on how to ensure compliance and improve operational practices.
Provides on-site technical assistance and guidance to Florida's transit agencies during compliance reviews and any associated follow-up assistance. Guides agencies in developing and implementing agency specific processes to improve maintenance operations, public safety, and ensure compliance.
Develops techniques to improve maintenance operations and creates training and education programs for transit agencies across the state. Delivers presentations and participates on various local and state committee to improve transit operations across the state and the country.
Coordinate the conduct of reviews with FDOT Central Office and District Office personnel, Substance Abuse Management Oversight and Technical Assistance Program staff. Reviewer will become subject matter expert on the Federal- PTASP regulations. FDOT has totally revised Rule Chapter 14-90, Reviewer will become an expert on the updated state regulations. Reviewer will continue to train on Battery Electric Buses, Autonomous vehicles training, - for Maintenance and safety requirements. Reviewer will become familiar with Micro Transit training and safety regulations dealing with Mobility management and Transit Network companies.