Director, Safety and Security

Job Description

The Director, Safety and Security reports directly to the Executive Vice President (EVP), Engineering and Construction and is accountable to the Executive Director for the execution of safety and security policies and plans. The Director, Safety and Security is responsible for the development and oversight of the safety and security management plan (SSMP) for Austin Light Rail, including the establishment of safety and security organizational capacity (committees, contractor support, etc.) and system safety and security certification program in coordination with agency partners. This position has the authority to direct, review, and audit safety and security activities.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Foster a positive safety culture through the development, communication and implementation of safety and security management policies and procedures, including training programs and supporting the health, safety, and security of employees
• Provide oversight of safety and security management to ensure design, construction, testing, certification and commissioning activities are monitored, audited and reported in accordance with the SSMP and local, state and federal requirements for safety and security management
• Establish safety and security organizational capacity for the light rail program, including necessary committees to be comprised of agency partners, consultants and contractors as appropriate and in compliance with federal requirements for safety and security management
• Escalate any issues to the EVP Engineering and Construction and / or ATP Executive Director, as appropriate
• Provide safety and security related input and guidance informed by industry standards, best practices, and lessons learned by working with all levels of ATP staff in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies and programs affecting assigned areas of responsibility
• Provide recommendations and feedback on staff and agency-wide safety and security performance to ATP executive leadership
• Collaborates to develop solutions to complex challenges and align work with Federal, State and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations

Qualifications

INIMUM QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is generally performed in an office environment, but often requires attendance at public meetings, stakeholder meetings, and / or job sites. ATP promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all employees as required.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

ATP is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is valued. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. ATP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.