Director, OHS Drug & Alcohol Testing Program

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs Core Values are built around safety service equity sustainability and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and values. This includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Director of Occupational Health Services will fill in for the Chief of Occupational Health Services as directed and will assist the Medical Director and Medical Review Officers with day-to-day management of Occupational Health Services and the Drug and Alcohol Testing program. The Director of OHS-Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs will provide leadership and direction for the Authority.

• Oversee the Drug and Alcohol testing programs for the MBTA and MassDOT as required by the FTA FRA and FMCSA.
• Collaborate with Human resources on all FTA requirements for onboarding new safety sensitive employees.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure safety sensitive designations are FTA compliant for newly created positions throughout the Authority.
• Coordinate with Legal and Labor Relations on arbitrations involving the drug and alcohol testing program.
• Provide supervision for all Drug and Alcohol program staff including hiring discipline termination and performance management.
• Work in conjunction with the Safety Department in all elements of the Drug and Alcohol testing program.
• Work in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program in the development and the delivery of all Drug and Alcohol Training programs.
• Collaborate with MBTA/MassDOT LMS for accurate record keeping of all Title 49 CFR Part 40 and 655 required trainings.
• Provide oversight to all contractors required to comply with 49 CFR partand 219.
• Manage all third-party contractors providing any and all services relating to all components of drug and alcohol testing including but not limited to collections Medical Review Officer services laboratory services and third-party administration.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including customers vendors and employees.
• Rotating on-call availability 24-hours-a-day.

Drug & Alcohol Testing

• Oversee all aspects of the MBTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
• Maintain strict compliance with Title 49 CFR Parts. and the MBTA and the MassDOT Drug and Alcohol Policies
• Implement and oversee the selection process for selecting covered employees for FTA FMCSA and FRA drug and alcohol testing.
• Ensure all Substance Abuse Professional follow-up testing requirements are met.
• Prepare annual MIS reports required by FTA and FRA Drug and Alcohol Programs .
• Maintains all records related to the drug and alcohol collection process.
• Work with the Medical Review Officer to receive and process all drug test results.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration Human Resources Management Social Work or related field with Behavioral or Medical Science.
• Seven (7) years experience in managing a mandated drug and alcohol testing program.
• Five (5) years of supervisory leadership and/or management experience in related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations
• Maintain awareness of federal regulations related to drug and alcohol testing.
• Demonstrated experience revising companywide Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures to comply with all regulatory changes/revisions.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Possess a valid drivers license.
• Effective confidentiality documentation multi-tasking time management and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to provide internal and external customers with a courteous and professional experience.
• The ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.

• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the Bachelors degree requirement
• An Associates Degree from an accredited institution with an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the Bachelors degree requirement
• A Masters Degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
• A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration Human Resources Management Social Work or related field with Behavioral or Medical Science from an accredited school.
• Ten (10) years experience in managing a mandated drug and alcohol testing program.
• Professional Certification for Drug collector Breath Alcohol Technician Designated Employer Representative or Medical Review Officer Assistant.
• Five years experience in performing DOT collections.
• Prior experience in unionized workforce.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (or supervise if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.