Transit Safety & Compliance Leader

Golden-Empire-Transit-District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Empire Transit District is seeking a Transit Safety Officer in Bakersfield to develop, administer, and monitor the District’s safety and security programs in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You will lead audits, safety plans, and emergency response initiatives across GET facilities and operations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of safety experience; CSP/ASP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Occupational Safety or related field.
• Three to five years of full-time work experience relevant to safety in transit or related field.
• CSP or ASP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with GET policies and applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Develop, implement and maintain the federally mandated Agency Safety Plan and related safety programs.
• Manage Emergency Response Plans and related safety training programs.
• Oversee safety program development to ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, Cal-OSHA, FTA, DOT).
• Conduct safety audits, inspections and testing across facilities and operations.
• Prepare and present complex technical reports with observations and recommendations.

Skills

Transit safety regulations

Communication

Project coordination

Collaboration

Ethical public service

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Public Administration / Occupational Safety or related field

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred

Tools

MS Office

SMS knowledge

Job description

Golden Empire Transit District is seeking a Transit Safety Officer in Bakersfield to develop, administer, and monitor the District’s safety and security programs in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You will lead audits, safety plans, and emergency response initiatives across GET facilities and operations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of safety experience; CSP/ASP is preferred.