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Annual salary range: $122,234 to $152,792
Filing date: Apply by Friday, January 17, 2025, for first-round consideration.
This position is open until filled.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join Our Team as a Safety Manager!

The Santa Barbara MTD is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Safety Manager to lead safety programs and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. In this vital role, you will manage safety initiatives for employees, contractors, passengers, and the public.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Lead safety committees, training programs, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CalOSHA, and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.
• Manage safety programs like Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety and mitigate risks, including emerging technologies like fleet electrification.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

To successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, the ideal candidate must have the following:

• Strong background in safety management, transit safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in safety program development, risk assessment, and safety training.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to advise senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years in safety management, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• Desired certifications (CSP, CEM, or similar) and a valid California Driver’s License.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To view additional qualifications and submit your résumé, cover letter, and a list of professional references, please visit our website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshrrs/jobs/4749850/safety-manager
To learn more about the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District, visit: https://sbmtd.gov

Apply today and be part of our mission to serve our community with excellence.

For further information contact:

Maricarmen Peoples
CPS HR Consulting
(916) 471-3365
mpeoples@cpshr.us

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Full-time, Exempt, Non-Represented Staff Position Night Shift: 4:30 pm – 1:00 am
• $75,762.00-$98,491.00 annually DOE
• Medical and Dental/family coverage
• Voluntary Vision insurance
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan – Employer 10% contribution
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Fleet Supervisor I is responsible for assisting the Fleet and Facilities Manager in leading a team of utility and service workers, and department staff, in the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Department, with a focus on bus cleaning, bus fueling and other servicing of MTD’s revenue and non-revenue fleets.

To be successful in this role you will bring excellent leadership and team building skills, along with the ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities, and complete assignments within tight deadlines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions may include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Develop, coordinate, and monitor comprehensive bus cleanliness plan
• Train and mentor utility and service workers on proper bus servicing of vehicles, deep cleans, minor cleans, and daily cleanliness
• Plan, organize, schedule, and assign fueling, vaulting, and cleaning activities for MTD’s fleet
• Supervise utility and service worker team and provide guidance and assistance in such areas as safety, performance, and productivity
• Monitor quality of work and productivity through spots checks and scheduled inspections 
• Identify areas for improvement and develop action plan to improve bus cleanliness and bus servicing practices
• Provide related reports for bus cleanliness activities and programs
• Notify Chief Safety Officer and department manager of all observed safety hazards and/or adverse conditions of existing safety equipment, and take action to correct unsafe conditions as needed or directed
• Understand, remain knowledgeable of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA and EPA, in coordination with department manager
• Comply with the drug testing provisions for safety-sensitive classifications as required by the Department of Transportation, MTD’s Drug and Alcohol Testing policy, and MTD’s Drug Free Workplace policy
• Oversee fare box vaulting operations

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, the ideal candidate must have the following:

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated ability in supervising/leading teams, employee motivation and engagement, and progressive discipline
• Foster positive work environment with diverse groups and maintain good working relationships with co-workers
• Effective communication skills in both oral and written form
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and ability to learn and use computer-based Fleet Maintenance Software

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or GED, or any combination of education, including Trade School Certification, and experience to fulfill the duties of the position
• One (1) year of supervisory/team lead experience in fleet servicing or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in public sector, and transportation or transit specifically
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Certificates & Licenses

• Possession of a California Class C driver’s license. Clean driving record required

DISCLAIMER

Position overview is not construed to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, department head or General Manager.

SELECTION PROCESS

All applications will be evaluated on their related work experience and education qualifications. MTD will invite the most qualified candidates to participate in an oral interview. MTD application MUST be fully completed and must clearly show that the minimum requirements are met. Any questions on the application that are unanswered may cause you to be excluded from the selection process. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Any invalid applications are subject to disqualification.

The selection process will include one or more of the following:

• Application Review
• Oral Interview
• Written Tests / Computer Skills Tests

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

The process includes a job specific pre-employment physical and drug screening under Department of Transportation regulations to be completed by an industrial health clinic of MTD’s choice, criminal background screen and verification of employment. All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of the pre-employment process.

Applicants are invited to submit an online application at the link below.

IMMIGRATION AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986

In order to comply with the provision of this law, all applicants prior to placement, must provide proof of work eligibility and attest that they are a citizen, permanent resident alien, or otherwise authorized to be employed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District has established a policy and practice of recruiting, hiring, training and promoting for all job classifications within MTD without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class or consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Part-Time Position (30 hours a week)
• Hourly wage at $26.30 per hour
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance/family coverage
• Employer-funded pension
• Optional 457(b) supplemental retirement
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Evenings
• Weekends

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Service Person is responsible for cleaning the exterior and interior of all MTD vehicles, fueling and vaulting the MTD vehicles, operating the bus wash, and maintaining maintenance equipment. Additionally, the Utility Person parks buses in the proper order, delivers and collects vehicles, maintains the District yard, and performs other duties as required.
Service Person is classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under the Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transportation Administrative (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations. This is a part time position.

QUALIFICATIONS

A valid Class B driver license or the ability to obtain a Class B permit is required. Public Agency/Transit District experience is a plus; bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required. Other qualifications include the ability to comply with OSHA rules governing cleaning and hazardous waste products; wear protective equipment as provided by MTD; ability to learn district department policies and procedures; work well under pressure and complete assignments within tight deadlines; ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both oral and written form; excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude; demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups; establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, as well as communicate professionally with passengers and peers with courtesy, diplomacy and tact. A High School Diploma or GED OR any combination of education and experience to fulfill the duties of the position is required.

ABILITIES

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Hearing and speaking sufficient to articulate and present information in person and telephone. Vision within normal range with or without correction; sitting or standing for extended periods of time, walking on uneven surfaces; uses hands to handle, feel and operate standard office equipment including work assigned computer, mental capability to use or apply analytical reasoning and concepts, read and interpret documents, Ability to push, pull, and carry a minimum of 50 pounds; observe and interpret people and situations, perform highly detailed on multiple concurrent tasks and work under intensive deadlines.

DEMONSTRATED DRIVING RECORD

You will need to submit a copy of your DMV printout (this is called a “K-4” California Driver’s History Record). Your record must not have a citation for reckless driving or a citation related to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol within 10 years of hire. Your DMV record must not have a combination of more than two citations and/or at fault accidents within the last 3 years. Please fax a copy of your DMV K-4 printout to the attention of Human Resources at (805) 963-9573.

DISCLAIMER

Position overview is not construed to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, department head or general manager.

SELECTION PROCESS

All applications will be evaluated on their related work experience and education qualifications. MTD will invite the most qualified candidates to participate in an oral interview. MTD application MUST be fully completed and must clearly show that the minimum requirements are met. Any questions on application that are unanswered may cause you to be excluded from the selection process.

All statements made on an application are subject to investigation and verification. Any invalid applications are subject to disqualification.

EXAMINATION

The examination will include one or more of the following:

• Application Review
• Oral Interview

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

The process includes a job specific pre-employment physical and drug screening to be completed by an industrial health clinic of MTD’s choice; criminal background and references will also be performed. All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of the pre-employment process.

IMMIGRATION AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986

In order to comply with the provision of this law, all applicants prior to placement, must provide proof of work eligibility and attest that they are a citizen, permanent resident alien, or otherwise authorized to be employed.