Project Partners is seeking an experienced Transit Safety Coordinator with 5+ years of experience to assist our public client in the Culver City area. The position will be on-site and full-time (approximately 40 hours per week). 

The Transit Safety Coordinator duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, coordinate, conduct, promote and monitor safety and security program for all Transportation employees in compliance with the Federal Transit Administration Public Transit Safety Plan and other governmental regulations.
• Develop, coordinate, conduct, promote and monitor the training needed for Bus Operator Trainees and other City employees to attain/maintain a Commercial Driver License, Passenger Endorsement, and Verification of Transit Training (VTT) when applicable in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
• Assess on-the-job performance through observation and training. Provides behind the wheel/on the road training for new and existing Bus Operators and other City personnel.
• Provide appropriate courses of instruction in vehicle operations, safety and security programs with classroom and field training.
• Develop, implement, and analyze training program tools and recommends and implements program improvements and develop, utilize, process and/or maintain forms and records to ensure complete, timely, and accurate documentation of safety management systems and other training.
• Ensure that all Transportation facilities and employees are in compliance with Cal-OSHA, MSDS/SDS, PPE, Hazmat, environmental and other safety and health requirements. Coordinates and conducts inspections and audits of the work environment to detect existing or potential hazards.

Career Advantage:

The selected candidate will gain key public sector experience that can effectively position the candidate to pursue and obtain key, sought-after public sector jobs.

The Transit Safety Coordinator will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Safety Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of public transit operations experience including operating a bus, transit dispatching, and/or supervising a transit operation
• Preferred: 1 year of experience conducting, coordinating, and developing employee safety training and development programs.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship in the U.S.)
• Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance