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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Program Manager (Safety) - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$107K/yr - $195K/yr

4+ years exp

USAJOBS is a platform for federal employment opportunities, and they are seeking a Program Manager (Safety) to serve as a liaison between FTA Headquarters and the Regional Office. The role involves performing safety oversight and compliance activities to advance FTA’s safety mission and coordinating with stakeholders for safety compliance.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the liaison between Regional Offices and TSO Headquarters as a part of the Safety Management Process by providing advice in identifying, reviewing, and escalating safety issues

Provides communication and liaison support between Regional Offices and TSO

Supports recipients and the region in safety grant applications, project implementation, inspection, oversight, and coordination activities

Qualification

Transit Safety ProgramsSafety ComplianceAnalytical StudiesCommunication SkillsLeadership ExperienceCustomer Service MindsetInterpersonal Skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for consideration

You must meet specialized experience to qualify

Required documents must be submitted by the closing date

Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date

Experience utilizing methods and techniques to conduct analytical studies and/or projects relating to transit safety-oriented programs

Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing transit safety guidance or regulations

Experience communicating information to internal and external stakeholders

Experience utilizing, managing, and reporting methods and techniques to conduct analytical studies and/or projects directly related to transit safety-oriented programs

Experience communicating, leading, and presenting information to internal and external stakeholders

Experience overseeing and leading work, summarizing and reporting team progress and project status, and providing mentorship to other team members and staff

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the design and use of facilities, equipment, operations, and work processes

Knowledge of the principles of safety, environmental issues, and accident prevention program administration

Knowledge of rail transit operations, maintenance, and safety

Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations governing facilities, bus and rail operations as well as construction projects

Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated skill and ability to communicate orally and in writing on technical and non-technical subject matter with state and local officials, agency and DOT officials and to assist in making presentations to groups

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.