ENVIR HEALTH & SAFETY SPEC III

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is seeking an ENVIR HEALTH & SAFETY SPEC III in Atlanta, GA. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and seven years of experience in environmental/safety regulations and EHS program implementation. Responsibilities include developing EHS programs, conducting audits, and providing guidance on safety practices. Professional certifications are preferred, and the role involves fieldwork and collaboration with various stakeholders.
Posted Until A Viable Candidate Pool Has Been Established

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline. Seven years of directly related work experience in the principles of environmental/safety codes and regulations, EHS program development and implementation, and practices and techniques used in the conduct of complex environmental safety surveys, assessments, and accident investigations. Must have working knowledge of state and federal environmental standards, and industry standards applicable to environmental management, experience with Environmental Health and Safety Programs in a transit environment is preferred. Provide field direction to stakeholders and functional groups, MARTA staff, contractors and consultants concerning environmental, industrial hygiene, and safety programs. Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills. In lieu of a degree, directly related work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Professional certification or registration in a safety discipline (Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) is preferred. Completion of 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER course is preferred.

The employee may be required to complete Public Transportation Agency Safety Certification after hire.

49 CFR Part 674, State. Safety Oversight.

49 CFR Part 673, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.

49 CFR Part 672, Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program.

49 CFR Part 670, National Public Transportation Safety Program.

49 CFR Part 630, Transit Asset Management.

49 CFR Part 625, National Transit Database; and the Georgia Program Standard

General Industry Safety & Industrial Hygiene

Supports the implementation and maintenance of Authority-wide environmental health and safety programs. This includes general industrial safety, industrial hygiene, fire and life safety, hazardous materials management, confined space safety, and personal protective equipment. Responsibilities involve developing plans and procedural documents, creating training materials, designing inspection and audit programs, and conducting related activities such as inspections, training sessions, field work, and other associated tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops and implements EHS programs, policies, and procedures that establish standards and responsibilities for affected Departments, Divisions, and facilities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws regarding environmental safety.

2. Conducts audits on personnel, equipment, and facilities to verify implementation and compliance with Authority EHS programs, policies, and procedures and in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Identifies, develops, and communicates corrective and preventative actions with Authority stakeholders.<br>
3. Supports environmental capital programs and environmental consulting services associated with capital programs. Manages environmental restoration programs associated with real property, liability associated with past disposal practices at nonAuthority facilities and environmental exposures associated with real estate acquisition and disposal.

4. Provides formal written reports to the Manager of Environmental Health and Safety for action by senior level Authority Managers. Prepares reports as required for governmental agencies.

5. Provides technical assistance to functional areas concerning EHS programs. This includes conducting EHS Program training sessions.

6. Responds to and investigates environmental spills, chemical releases and similar incidents to understand causes and identify appropriate preventive steps to avoid recurrences. Conducts and documents interviews with witnesses and responders.

7. Reviews and analyzes data associated with established EHS Program performance metrics (KPI) for trend analyses and to recommend corrective actions.

8. Provides support during regulatory inspections and other audits of the Authority's facilities.

9. Leads Indoor Environmental Quality and Industrial Hygiene Assessments.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position has direct responsibility for transit safety oversight at MARTA and is required to comply with the training requirements identified in the Authority's Agency Safety Plan. Additionally, this position has been identified as designated personnel and is required to adhere to the following:

49 U.S. Code 5329, Public Transportation Safety Program and Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act;

Able to work variable hours and shifts and be on call for environmental and health & safety emergencies. Must be capable of documenting industrial worksite inspections and audits through various means, which include, but are not limited to, still video camera, laptop computer, tape recorder, handwritten notes, and drawings. Personnel in this class will be required to successfully complete the Authority's Level 2 Wayside Access training and may be called upon at any time to enter the wayside in performance of assigned duties. This will require knowledge of and ability to perform train-flagging procedures to control train movement for the protection of the individual or others on the wayside.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.

MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Classification: Exempt

Number of Openings: 1

Salary Range: $76,475-$114,712

Salary Grade:19A