Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of mobility and community services. LYNX mission is to link our community by providing quality mobility options with innovation, integrity and teamwork.

DESCRIPTION:

Performs complex safety program development, implementation, inspection, coordination, investigation, and evaluation of tasks in the areas of bus operations, industrial, occupational, and environmental safety. Conducts employee safety training; accident investigations; emergency planning; and safety audits, surveys and inspections to identify operating and safety program discrepancies, and to identify safety hazards. The Safety Officer will be expected to perform essential functions in all areas (Operational Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Safety, Video and Electronic Security, and Occupational Health and Safety).

• The ideal candidate should have experience serving as a backup or alternate Designated Employer Representative (DER), ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and LYNX’s Drug and Alcohol Program. This includes adherence to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations outlined in 49 CFR Part 655 of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in occupational safety, safety engineering, industrial engineering, public safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of four recent years of progressively responsible experience developing, implementing, and administering workplace safety and accident mitigation programs in transportation operations or related industry; or an equivalent combination of related experience, training, and education.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional safety certifications.
• Comprehensive safety or loss control experience in public transportation.
• Experience in Emergency Management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAS):

• Knowledge of basic industry fleet and occupational safety, health, and environmental compliance practices, programs and implementation.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques for accident investigations.
• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices used in the management of environmental health and safety issues and programs including detection, analysis, and elimination of environmental health and safety hazards.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to environmental health and safety compliance and management.
• Knowledge of training techniques, training program development, and the development of procedures and manuals.
• Knowledge of regulatory agency report and record keeping requirements.
• Knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and building code regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and other federal and state safety laws.
• Excellent MS Office Skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and apply LYNX rules and regulations including applicable provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Ability to collect and analyze data relating to accidents and injuries; make practical recommendations for future prevention; and prepare comprehensive and technically accurate reports.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to develop correspondence; safety instructions; conduct safety training; and serve as an expert witness in cases involving areas of safety.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those encountered in the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and coordinate movement.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, lift, push, pull, reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds or see dangerous situations.
• Ability to hear sounds at normal speaking levels, to receive information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Ability to verbally express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words.
• Ability to move safely in confined spaces or over uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Ability to remember and follow the process protocol.
• Ability to think rationally and apply logic during high-stress situations.
• Visual Acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
  Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
  FREE employee only health insurance
  Dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance available
  Retirement plan
  Life insurance
  Paid vacation and sick leave
  Paid holidays
  FREE LYNX bus transportation for employee, spouse and children
  Employee wellness center
  Credit union membership
  To view a complete list of benefits, visit golynx.com/careers and select benefits.
  LYNX fully commits itself to providing equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ALL ASSIGNED AREAS:

• Ensures compliance with LYNX safety programs and regulatory governmental agencies including but not limited to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), National Transit Database (NTD), Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
• Performs incident and accident investigations involving the public and employees which involve LYNX personnel and/or property, determines the cause and provides solutions and reports as required to regulatory agencies.
• Investigates complaints or incidents related to employee and environmental health, environmental concerns and safety of employees, the public, agency vehicles and/or property. Documents events and recommends controls for mitigation.
• Implements and monitors occupational health and safety program activities including facility inspections, accident investigations and emergency planning operations; monitors program compliance with mandated laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, regional, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Analyzes trend data to identify root causes to mitigate accidents and reduce costs.
• Conducts safety training programs related to bus operations, environmental, industrial, and occupational health.
• Researches and tracks safety regulations to develop departmental safety policies and procedures and ensures their implementation.
• Reviews and revises safety manuals and procedures; and creates and disseminates required reports.
• Generates safety communications and conducts periodic safety campaigns.
• Remains up to date and informed by regularly reviewing information related to operational, industrial, environmental, and occupational health and safety disciplines, particularly subjects related to the transit industry, by regular review of safety publications; membership in appropriate professional safety organizations; and attendance at appropriate safety and health seminars. Develops a communication network with safety and health professionals at other transportation agencies.
• Participates in committees and attends meetings related to employee and environmental health and the safety of employees, the public, agency vehicles and/or property. Contributes expertise to issue resolution.
• Acts as in-house consultant on safety, health, and environmental issues; assists other departments by providing research and information as required.
• Provides Emergency Support Function (ESF-1) assistance to Seminole, Osceola, and Orange Counties’ Offices of Emergency Management.
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are required as an essential function of the position.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned and provides support to all assigned areas in Safety.

Performs complex safety program development, implementation, inspection, coordination, investigation, and evaluation of tasks in the areas of bus operations, industrial, occupational, and environmental safety. Conducts employee safety training; accident investigations; emergency planning; and safety audits, surveys and inspections to identify operating and safety program discrepancies, and to identify safety hazards. The Safety Officer will be expected to perform essential functions in all areas (Operational Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Safety, Video and Electronic Security, and Occupational Health and Safety).

• The ideal candidate should have experience serving as a backup or alternate Designated Employer Representative (DER), ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and LYNX’s Drug and Alcohol Program. This includes adherence to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations outlined in 49 CFR Part 655 of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)