Director, Safety and Environmental Compliance / Chief Safety Officer

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Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed. At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community. RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.) The Director, Safety and Environmental Compliance/Chief Safety Officer (DSEC/CSO) is responsible for providing leadership to the Safety and Environmental Compliance Division. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) with dotted line reporting to the General Manger and Chief Executive Officer (GM/CEO), this position ensures the safety of the agency's employees, customers, facilities and transit network by overseeing all aspects of safety and environmental compliance, ensuring the agency adheres to federal and state law while maintaining a safe working environment by managing safety programs, conducting safety and environmental audits, and coordinating with regulatory agencies when necessary. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Safety and Environmental Compliance Responsible for the development and execution of a long-term system safety strategy in alignment with the agency's mission, vision, and strategic objectives. Serves at the delegation of the GM/CEO as the Chief Safety Officer responsible for the implementation, management, and execution of the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) in compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requirements, and the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) in compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements. Acts as the primary contact with outside regulatory agencies, and is responsible for establishing, managing and monitoring all safety standards, processes and communication, to ensure compliance with federal and state safety oversight standards and regulations. Responsible for leading the full implementation and continuous improvement of the agency's Safety Management System (SMS) to identify risks and effectively manage hazards to ensure the safety of employees, customers, contractors, and the public in accordance with FTA and FRA regulations. Manages the Operational Risk Management (ORM) framework and safety assurance processes and outputs and coordinates ORM evaluations, investigations, and controls with attention to cross-organizational impacts Leads safety incident, accident, and hazard investigations, analyzes root causes, and tracks the implementation of corrective actions to conclusion, using appropriate tracking systems. Oversees the collection and analysis of safety data to identify trends and measure safety performance Advises the GM/CEO and executive leadership team on safety, occupational health and safety, and environmental regulations, industry best-practices, trends, and risk mitigation options. Co-chairs the Joint Labor Management Safety Committee and serves as a key member of the GM/CEO's Leadership Safety Committee. Directs and administers the process to obtain and comply with environmental permits; reviews supporting documentation required by various agencies; directs inventory procedures and recording of potential hazardous materials. Directs environmental clean-up and remediation for contaminated sites and ensures compliance with corrective action plans and assists the Chief of Police and Emergency Management's coordination of emergency preparedness and response and advises on related standards for bus, rail, facilities and environmental operations. People Power Management Recruits staff to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling to ensure consistent application of Employee Guidelines, processes, and procedures. Conducts performance reviews and holds employees accountable for performance of their responsibilities. Fosters a culture of safety and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations. Takes action to advance the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity, Disadvantaged Busine

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