MBTA · 4 months ago
Director, OHS - Drug & Alcohol Testing Program
MBTA is focused on providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. The Director of Occupational Health Services will manage the Drug and Alcohol Testing program and provide leadership for the Authority, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and overseeing program staff.
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Responsibilities
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 part 40, 382, 655 and 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
Oversee all aspects of the MBTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
Maintain strict compliance with Title 49 CFR Parts, 40, 655, 382, 219. 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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 driver's 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
Preferred
Master's 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
Benefits
Accrued paid sick leave
Monthly transportation pass
Company
MBTA
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or simply The T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area.
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