Rail Transit Safety Program Manager (Flexible Schedule)

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Scedu

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks a Program Specialist VI to coordinate the State Safety Oversight Program, advise RTAs and FTA on rail safety issues, and oversee compliance with federal and state standards. The role involves on-site inspections, reporting, and representing TxDOT at committees and FTA meetings.

Required are a bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience; driving a state vehicle is included in duties. Strong regulatory knowledge and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• 4 years of experience in public transportation operations, rail safety oversight, industrial safety, or related experience; graduate level education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Advises Rail Transit Agencies (RTA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on safety issues.
• Develops and maintains the State Safety Oversight Program Standard and the annual rail safety report; submits to FTA for approval.
• Ensures RTA compliance with the department’s Program Standard and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans.
• Ensures compliance with 49 CFR, the State Safety Oversight Program Standard, and Texas codes and rules.
• Monitors reporting and investigation standards; performs on-site reviews and safety inspections.
• Prepares reports with findings and recommendations from reviews.
• Represents the Department at local, state, and national committees and at FTA meetings.

Skills

Rail safety oversight

Public transportation operations

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation seeks a Program Specialist VI to coordinate the State Safety Oversight Program, advise RTAs and FTA on rail safety issues, and oversee compliance with federal and state standards. The role involves on-site inspections, reporting, and representing TxDOT at committees and FTA meetings.

Required are a bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience; driving a state vehicle is included in duties. Strong regulatory knowledge and leadership are essential.