Construction Inspection %26 Investigation Safety Marshal
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionSALARY$135,000 - $145,000POSITION SUMMARYAssists with
the management of the Authority's safety program on all
construction related activities including mega projects, capital
projects, adjacent projects, and internal CTA construction and
Right-of-Way (ROW) work activity. Works directly with department
personnel and staff to devise strategies that increase safety
awareness and compliance with safe construction. Analyzes
inspection and construction safety-related data to develop reports,
identify trends, and recommend safety risk mitigations.
Collaborates with team members to research, evaluate, and enhance
existing processes and assist in the implementation of a cohesive
safety assessment program. Trains and mentors staff on inspection
methods and safety related regulatory and CTA safety
standards.QualificationsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages proactive safety initiatives and CTA's ongoing
construction safety program.
- Oversees the operations and operating efficiency of a group of
Safety professionals, providing technical and administrative
guidance and direction, management, and oversight.
- Identifies the tasks, distributes and balances the workload,
and makes adjustments when appropriate and the directs the
different safety oversight groups in the accomplishment of work in
accordance with CTA CS&E procedures within the framework of the
division's strategic plan and direction of the division's
leadership.
- Provides support on field inspections of construction and
maintenance projects to review progress, work methods, compliance
with quality procedures and standard operating procedures and
safety regulations, etc.
- Analyzes safety and quality audits to ensure accuracy.
- Leads investigations of issues of accidents and incidents to
determine a root cause and prevent recurrence.
- Collaborates with Authority personnel to identify and implement
long-term solutions to systemic safety issues identified during
inspections, investigations, and observations to minimize liability
and prevent recurrence.
- Reviews and comments on safety work plans.
- Coordinates the submittal, review and acceptance of contractor
safety programs to ensure safety has been addressed and provide
comments on safety systems.
- Designs, tests, and improves methods, tools, and routines as
needed to evaluate or suggest safety improvements.
- Develops, tracks, and manages data and analysis tools, such as
data collection forms, databases, and Safety Department internal
sites.
- Creates and presents reports, presentations, graphs, and other
visualizations to illustrate findings for technical and
nontechnical audiences.
- Controls, monitors, and evaluates staff and management
responsible for performing safety observations on construction
worksites and CTA property.
- Assigns and reviews work.
- Manages case workloads for different areas on construction
activity within the division.
- Accompanies subordinates to inspections to evaluate inspection
skills.
- Supports interpretation and implementation of safety
standards.
- Reviews safety reports of employees to ensure proper
application of safety standards as week as reasonable abatement
dates for corrections of hazards and applicable documentation.
- Conducts on-the-job assessments and monitors employee
performance in the field.
- Develops and implements performance measurement and safety
criteria through technology, provides oversight of inspection and
investigation follow-up processes, including corrective action
plans and recommended mitigation arising as a result of inspections
and investigations.
- Monitors and maintains critical safety records and other
documentation to
- ensure timely reporting to other Authority departments and
- oversight agencies. Maintains an efficient recordkeeping system
available for
- Authority reference. Represents Construction Safety and the CTA
on
- matters involving regulatory safety activity.
- Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff. Reviews
and recommends personnel actions for approval.
- Performs related duties as assigned.MANAGEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to this position are the following
jobs:Job Title
- Senior Manager, External Construction
- Lead Construction Safety Officer
- Senior Coordinator, RLE Construction Safety
- Senior Coordinator, RPM Construction SafetyCHALLENGES
- Implementing effective time management and project management
processes.
- Keeping abreast of all Federal, State and Local requirements,
including relevant CTA requirements, and transit and safety
industry standards and best practices.
- Keeping abreast of CTA operations in connection with safety
aspects.
- Preparing for and assisting with reviews outside of one's area
of subject matter expertise, and by interfacing with staff at all
levels of the organization.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships within
the Authority and industry.
- Synthesizing large amounts of data into meaningful key
performance indicators.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Planning, Public Health,
Engineering, or a related technical field with at least minimum six
(6) years of experience in a safety management position or working
with data management, regulatory requirements, auditing, or program
analysis, and/or OSHA practices, or a combination of education and
experience related to the position.
- Experience working with personnel and executives of all levels
and varying professional expertise.
- Experience with writing and reviewing SOPs, bulletins, and
program plans.
- Experience working with regulatory entities preferred.
- Experience researching and interpreting OSHA standards, the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA), National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) codes, American National Standards Institute
(ANSI), and other safety related national and local building, fire
and life safety codes and standards.
- Experience in rail or bus transit preferred, with FTA training
certification of Transit Safety and Security Professional (TSSP)
and/or Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program
(PTSCTP) preferred.
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification
preferred.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
preferred.
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
preferred.
- Minimum 30 hour OSHA safety training or the ability to obtain
the 30 hour OSHA training within one year of hire.
- Must be able to obtain CTA Rail Safety Training
Certification.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended
periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other
office productivity machinery.
- Requires traversing the right-of-way (structure, ballast, and
subway) for extended distances in all weather conditions.
- Requires ascending/descending ladders.
- Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must
live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either
at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning
employment at CTA.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the
ability to synthesize varied and technical information, and to
clearly and effectively articulate the results of work
performed.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
skills.
- Strong leadership, project management, analytical, and
decision-making abilities.
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Project, Access,
PowerPoint, Visio and other computer software needed.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with external groups
and/or organizations.
- Working knowledge of safety practices and techniques including
the principles of Safety Management Systems, Safety Risk Analysis,
Continuous Improvement, and Safety and Security Certification.
- Working knowledge of Project Management, Construction
Management, Construction Contracts, Quality Assurance/Quality
Control procedures.
- Working knowledge of computer applications, statistical and
other analytic techniques, and performance measurement
concepts.
- Ability to apply professionalism and discretion while
maintaining effective working relationships with organization
managers and personnel.
- Ability to work with sensitive information while maintaining
strict confidentiality.
- Ability to apply safety and occupational health laws,
regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to
advise or resolve technical matters.
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate hazard control
designs, methods, procedures and programs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, and the
flexibility to transition between projects.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.WORKING
CONDITIONS
- General office environment.
- Construction equipment and work sites.
- Requires travel to work locations throughout the CTA
system.
- Requires walking the right-of-way on structure, ballast, and in
subway environments.
- Subject to normal garage, shop, yard, and right-of-way hazards
such as moving equipment, electrically energized conductors, noise,
heights, and other hazardous conditions.
- Subject to various lighting and weather conditions when
visiting field locations.
- May be required to work various extended or irregular hours
(including evenings, nights, & weekends) in order to meet project
deadlines or respond to CTA emergencies.EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND
MATERIALS UTILIZED
- Standard office equipment.
- Personal computer and related software.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE).Additional DetailsEmployees
and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the
hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.Final salary
will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected
candidate and may be higher or lower than target.Applicants, if
hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.CTA IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated
against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital
status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age,
unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status
protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona
fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to
providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting
the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations
for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for
employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would
result. If you require an accommodation in the application or
hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the
submission of your application or upon notification of your actual
test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation
can be provided.During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources
department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to
respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in
your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.Please
click link below to review the benefits offered at the
CTA.https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
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