Transit Safety Admin & Compliance Assistant

Norta; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Transit Authority invites applications for a Drug and Alcohol Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Drug and Alcohol Program. You will assist with document management, logs, audits, scheduling, and report preparation to ensure DOT/FTA compliance and safety readiness, including after-hours work as needed.

The role requires confidentiality, accuracy, and adaptability, with duties spanning data entry, file management, testing coordination, and cross-department

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, human resources, public administration, or 4 years of verifiable experience with high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of verifiable work experience in administrative support, business administration, public administration, safety, compliance, or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential Drug and Alcohol Program records in accordance with DOT/FTA.
• Assist with calendar management, correspondence, deadlines, and required documentation.
• Perform data entry, log updates, and routine verification of logs and reports for compliance and reporting.
• Track testing documentation (pre-employment, random, post-accident, return-to-duty, follow-up).
• Coordinate testing, training, meetings, and program activities.
• Prepare reports, briefs, and correspondence for internal reviews and audits.
• Support audit readiness by organizing files and documenting corrective actions.
• Provide evening/overnight/weekend support as needed for program operations.
• Assist with training materials and communications for RTA employees and contractors.
• Coordinate office operations, scanning, filing, and supply management.

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Regional Transit Authority invites applications for a Drug and Alcohol Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Drug and Alcohol Program. You will assist with document management, logs, audits, scheduling, and report preparation to ensure DOT/FTA compliance and safety readiness, including after-hours work as needed.

The role requires confidentiality, accuracy, and adaptability, with duties spanning data entry, file management, testing coordination, and cross-department