Position DescriptionBecome a Safety Champion and Drive Continuous Improvement at Tacoma Rail! In this strategic role as Senior Safety Consultant, you'll help lead the charge in building a best-in-class safety program. You'll proactively develop and implement innovative initiatives to minimize workplace injuries and vehicle accidents. Leveraging your data analysis skills, you'll uncover trends across Tacoma Rail, shaping data-driven strategies and best practices to continuously improve safety and operational efficiency. This is your chance to make a tangible contribution on a freight rail organization committed to excellence.
The Senior Safety Consultant reports out to and interacts with the Rail Principal Safety Consultant, Operational Leadership, Tacoma Safety, Human Resources, Risk Management, and TPU Emergency Management.
Responsibilities Include:- Rail Safety
- Assist in the development and administration of safety policies, procedures, training, and process improvement to include city-wide and Tacoma Rail specific programs.
- Work collaboratively with Tacoma Rail leadership and employees to identify opportunities to develop job aids, best practices, or procedures to enhance safety and operational efficiencies.
- Inspect customer facilities and document potential hazards to train crews
- Investigate incidents to determine root cause and build a plan to mitigate future occurrences
- Interpret federal and state regulations and provide recommendations on Labor & Industries and U.S. Department of Transportation regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR)
Data Analyzation & Strategy- Compile, assemble, and analyze data from various sources to create reports and make recommendations to assist management in developing safety strategies that align with our strategic plan
- Present data to various audiences in order to provide an overview of various performance metrics within safety performance and trends and reduction of workplace injuries and vehicle incidents
Continuous Improvement- Collaborate with various Tacoma Rail personnel to identify opportunities to modernize or develop relevant job aids, best practices, and procedures to enhance safety and operational effectiveness
Compliance & Records Maintenance- Engage and coordinate with other City safety professionals to ensure various programs, policies, training, and occupational safety functions are properly implemented
- Assist in the maintenance and review of various records to include, training of various types and craft specific certifications, and FRA/Grade crossing records and signal maintainers hours of service
Qualifications Minimum Education* Bachelor's degree in environmental health, safety, education or communications.
Minimum Experience* 4 years of experience administering health, safety, or loss prevention programs.
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Desired Qualifications - 4 years of progressively responsible experience in a rail organization
- Working knowledge of the railroad industry's General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR)
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements - Washington State Driver's License
- Successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card and maintenance thereafter. Must begin application process within 14 days of hire.
Selection Process & Supplemental InformationThis recruitment is being managed by Joanna Hambrick; if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn !
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play .
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
Tacoma Rail Tacoma Rail has provided rail transportation as a public entity since 1914. With 16 locomotives, more than 100 employees and about 43 miles of track serving customers in the Tacoma, Washington area, handling over 225,000 railcars in 2023 .
One of Tacoma Rail's keys to success is providing a safe work environment for our employees. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset and that every accident or injury is preventable. We promote a culture that makes safety our highest priority.
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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.
Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.
Tacoma Rail employees participate in the Railroad Retirement system administered by the US Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Current City employees belonging to TERS will be required to join the Railroad Retirement system.
Communication from the City of Tacoma: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting.
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 8/5/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
