Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

Description

• Develop, oversee and administer Corporate Policy and Procedures for the LIRR's system-wide Hazardous Abatement and Occupational Safety Projects Programs. Ensure compliance with regulations and avoidance of fines, penalties, and liabilities.
• Direct the management and oversight of Occupational Safety Projects including the
  Hazardous Abatement Program, and all applicable third-party service and consulting contracts. Manage the Hazardous Abatement and Occupational Safety Project
  Budgets. Assure a safe and healthy work environment is maintained for employees, customers and the public.
• Develop Contract Specifications, bid documents and provide expertise for technical evaluation committees to assure compliance with applicable regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Provide technical expertise to other LIRR Departments. Perform safety review of in
  house or third-party construction plans (C&D, Engineering) to mitigate safety issues prior to final decision.
• Provide expert testimony to the LIRR for court trials, arbitration hearings and depositions for asbestos and lead litigation cases. Corporate liaison for the LIRR to support and coordinate MTA Inspector General and MTA Audit Investigations.
  Corporate liaison to the LIRR for defense of Regulatory Agency Investigations, Fines and Notice of Violation, on any OS Projects. Establish good working relationship with regulators.
• Work to motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for
  subordinates through on-the-job training and ensuring that relevant and scheduled classroom training is provided. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential. Oversee adherence to time and attendance policies, including overtime audits.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Industrial or Safety Engineering, Physics, Chemical or Environmental Science, or related field.
   
• Candidates with 14 years of related experience in Hazardous Abatement, industrial Hygiene, and Occupational Safety in a large, diverse, complex operation/construction or manufacturing environment can be considered in lieu of degree.
   
• Must possess 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the area of Hazardous Abatement/ industrial Hygiene/ Occupational Safety in a large, diverse, complex operation/construction or manufacturing environment.
   
• Comprehensive knowledge of Asbestos, Lead, IAQ, New York State Labor Codes and Regulations, and applicable technical standards as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration /Public Employees Safety and Health Regulations, Military Standard 882, and industry standards (e.g. ANSI).
• Must possess NYSDOL Project Monitor or Supervisor.
• The incumbent must be able to understand and communicate technical issues to various audiences, anticipate and recommend audience responses, and put specific actions and policies into context with broad internal and external issues.
• The incumbent must be articulate, persuasive, and self-confident and possess a mature leadership style, which enables the incumbent to develop the organization, as well as manage conflict.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of regulatory compliance regulations and standards of federal, state, local, and industry agencies and associations.
• Ability to plan, forecast, set objectives/goals to support corporate goals and determine course of action.
• Effective leadership and management skills in order to develop the organization, including setting high standards of professional conduct. Ability to motivate, develop and influence others in a positive and productive manner to meet department/corporate goals.
• Must possess strong human relations, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, and judgment skills. Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, professional integrity, and demeanor.
• Must have the ability to identify risks/problems, organize and convey pertinent information, and recommend viable solutions.
• Must have the ability to work effectively across and within multi-disciplinary teams and labor organizations.
• Must be a seasoned leader with proven progressively responsible experience in a related system safety environment with knowledge of the various safety management system programs.
• Ability to direct business functions associated with operations, including budgets, utility costs, resource and material allotment.
• Must possess and display proven leadership abilities including effective Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage all level of LIRR employees in achieving safety and operating excellence.
• Must possess and display strong crisis management skills to react to emergency and stressful situations with the ability to respond to emergency situations when necessary during non-business hours.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Must be able to adjust work schedule to accommodate special projects as necessary, including periodic night shifts and weekend coverage. Must be able to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Must possess a valid driver's license,
• Extensive experience with computer software, such as: Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Mainframe Software, etc.

• Graduate level degree in Environmental or Occupational Science.
• Certified Safety Professional, through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
• NYSDOL Asbestos Supervisor or Project Designer
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertinent to commuter railroads and prior experience in a union environment are preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of Asbestos, Lead, IAQ, New York State Labor Codes and Regulations, and applicable technical standards. Experience in the Development, Oversight and Administration of Corporate policies and procedures. 
• Experience in a wide range of Occupational Safety and Health disciplines including indoor air quality, airborne contaminates, asbestos abatement, lead abatement and microbe abatement, industrial hygiene, and OSHNPESH compliance.
• Experience in a wide range of Environmental Quality and Health disciplines including site assessments, hazardous waste, air and water permitting, and spill control and cleanup.
• Experience in dealing with Regulatory Agencies including New York State's PESH, DEC, DOL and the US-EPA.