Transit Safety & Security Leader

Tarc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TARC is seeking a Safety Manager to support the Director of Safety and Security by leading agency-wide programs in safety, security, risk management, and emergency preparedness. This role ensures compliance with FTA, OSHA, state and local regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of transportation safety experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, human resources, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in transportation, safety management, compliance and monitoring of safety, and related activities; including two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee agency-wide safety, security, risk management, emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance programs.
• Maintain and update safety plans, monitor SMS programs and safety performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with FTA, OSHA, state and local regulations; conduct audits and inspections.
• Oversee incident documentation, analyze trends and implement corrective actions.
• Lead safety improvements, budget support, reporting and collaborations with internal departments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, human resources, or a closely related field

Job description

TARC is seeking a Safety Manager to support the Director of Safety and Security by leading agency-wide programs in safety, security, risk management, and emergency preparedness. This role ensures compliance with FTA, OSHA, state and local regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of transportation safety experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity.