Transit Safety, Security, and Training Coordinator

Transit Safety, Security, and Training Coordinator

The Transit Safety, Security, and Training Coordinator performs responsible, administrative work coordinating all Safety, Training, and Security Management programs of Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT). Investigates vehicle accidents and passenger incidents, arranges and schedules training or retraining opportunities (internal or external), and ensures CAT's compliance with all federal, state and local safe operating guidelines and codes. Work is performed under limited supervision and reports to the Director of Transit. Work Schedule: The anticipated work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. This position is also subject to emergency call-back and may be required to work outside of normal business hours to provide essential services to the public. Work schedule is subject to change based on operational need.

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in transportation, business administration, occupational safety and training, or related field AND 1 year of transportation experience, including some administrative experience in public transportation or a related area.
• OR
• Associate's degree with coursework in transportation, business administration, occupational safety and training, or related field AND 3 years of transportation experience, including some administrative experience in public transportation or a related area.
• OR
• High School diploma or GED AND 5 years of transportation experience, including some administrative experience in public transportation or a related area.
• OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's license (CDL), with endorsements for Air Brakes and Passenger Bus, and have an acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
• Within 12 months of employment, must obtain National Safety Council Defensive Driving Instructor certification.
• Within 3 years of employment, must obtain Transit Safety and Security Program Certificate from the US Transportation Safety Institute.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Subject to Federal DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Preferred:

• World Safety Organization certification as a Certified Safety Manager (CSM-Bus) within 12 months of employment.
• Familiarity with DOT policies, OSHA, NIMS, EPA standards, and ADA requirements.
• Experience in training employees.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of safe and efficient public transportation operations and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable federal, state, local, and City regulations pertaining to transit and school bus operations, including but not limited to DOT, FTA, OSHA, DMV.
• Thorough knowledge of driver training and safety procedures and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of insurance requirements and loss controls.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of education methods of teaching.
• Intermediate: ability to read and understand written materials such as newspapers, magazines, journals, legal materials, multi-step instruction manuals, and reference materials.
• Intermediate: ability to organize data and write clear and concise reports, prepare materials such as business letters, explanations, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
• Intermediate: ability to deal with number systems; simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
• Intermediate: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, co-workers, city staff, management, external agencies, and others. Provides and receives standard to complex information, with ability to explain policies to diverse audiences. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
• Requires Limited Direction: normally completes work according to their own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance occasionally. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.
• Skilled: comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Requires skill in investigating accidents and in interpreting and implementing government directions. Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office applications and department systems and software.
• No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.
• No responsibility for the supervision of others. May provide guidance, training, or instruction to others.
• Organization and time management skills, sometimes under strict time constraints.
• Independently prioritizes and balances multiple assignments and complex tasks.
• Working closely with others as part of a team.
• Works effectively with sensitive and confidential issues and information.
• May require emergency response.
• May be required to work additional hours outside of normal schedule.
• May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Requires walking, standing for sustained periods of time, grasping, reaching, crouching, pushing/pulling, balancing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

• Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work is typically performed in an office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time, monitor glare and dust.
• Work may also be performed in the field, training staff in a variety of settings and/or during incident reviews, which may include exposure to various extreme temperatures/weather conditions, vibrations, inadequate lighting, fumes/gasoline, airborne particles, allergens, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces, and in/around traffic and roadways.
• The noise level is usually moderate but may be loud when in the field.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.