Chief Safety Officer - Denver RTD
Chief Safety Officer - Denver RTD
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$ 141115 - 199326
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Join the leadership team at Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) as its new Director Safety and Environmental Compliance/Chief Safety Officer (DSEC/CSO). A core member of RTDs senior leadership team the DSEC/CSO ensures the safety of the agencys 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.
Headquartered in Denver RTD covers 2324 square miles and eight of the twelve Colorado counties in the DenverAuroraBoulder Combined Statistical Area. Governed by a Board of Directors RTD delivers public transit services (bus commuter and lightrail) to a population of just over 3 million. Its bus fleet consists of 1028 buses. RTD owns and operates 607 of the buses for its fixed routes; private carriers manage and operate 421 nonRTD facilities that vary according to their specific transit function. RTD employs over 3000 people and has an operating budget of $1.2 billion.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) RTDs safety leader is responsible for the development and of a longterm system safety strategy; the implementation management and of the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP); establishing managing and monitoring all safety standards processes and communication; the full implementation and continuous improvement of the agencys Safety Management System (SMS); management of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) framework; leadership in safety incident accident and hazard investigations; advising the leadership team on all safety regulations and best practices; ensuring compliance with environmental permits direction for cleanup and remediation; and power people management while fostering a culture of safety within the organization.
A typical way of demonstrating qualifications for this position include possessing a bachelors degree (masters preferred) in health and safety safety engineering environmental health or related engineering or physical sciences plus a minimum of 10 years of experience in system safety principles industrial hygiene safety engineering and environmental compliance as well as a minimum of five 5 years of supervisory experience in a public transit or similar regulated industry. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System AllHazards Position Specific Safety Officer training course (E/L 954 is required. Additionally candidates must either possess or have the ability to acquire the following certifications and documentation: Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) and a valid Colorado drivers license. A Certified Safety Profession (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is preferred.
The expected hiring salary range for this role is between $141115 and $199326 depending on experience. Please see our brochure for further information.
This is an outstanding careerdefining opportunity that offers attractive compensation benefits and relocation. RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race sex disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. To be considered go to 2connects/jobs/current select the RTD DSEC/CSO listing and upload your letter of interest resume salary expectations and four or five professional references (preferably supervisory and/or clients including their name title phone email address and relationship to you). For more information please connect with KL2s Christian Kent at .APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 4/4/2025.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
