Safety Investigator

Location: Metro Building at Eisenhower

WMATA Reference: 240143

General Hybrid Work Statement: This opportunity is a hybrid opportunity allowing for flexibility between virtual and in-person work subject to the Authority’s telework policy.

Come be an integral part of Metro's Safety Team as a Safety Investigator. This position is a key member of the Safety Assurance division, established to implement a robust Safety Management System (SMS). The Safety Investigator conducts comprehensive investigations for all transit modes offered at WMATA, including rail, bus, paratransit, maintenance, and public facilities, to determine the root cause and contributing factors of safety events. The Safety Investigator partners with operational departments to develop recommended corrective actions to mitigate the risk of incident reoccurrence effectively. Investigative experience, knowledge of safety regulations and transit operations, strong technical writing and editing abilities to ensure technically sound, action-orientated investigation reports are desired skill sets.

Job Summary/Duties:
The Safety Investigator conducts comprehensive investigations for all transit modes offered at WMATA, including rail, bus, paratransit, and public facilities to determine the root cause and contributing factors of safety incidents. The Safety Investigator partners with operational departments to develop recommended corrective actions required to effectively mitigate the risk of incident reoccurrence. The incumbent prepares comprehensive incident/accident reports and ensures timely submittal to the State Safety Oversight Agency (Washington Metropolitan Safety Commission).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts detailed investigations and prepares comprehensive investigation reports for all operational modes (i.e., Bus, Rail, Paratransit), maintenance and infrastructure activities, and injury incidents for both customers and employees. Identifies the leading causal factors and root cause of accidents/incidents, and develops, in coordination with operational departments, recommended corrective actions that address the contributing and root causes of the incident.

• Conducts data trending and analysis as part of the investigation process, incorporating all data feeds as potential sources of information that would support root cause identification (e.g., training records, past events).

• Strengthens the relationship with the State Safety Oversight Agency (Washington Metrorail Safety Commission) and other regulatory authorities.

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. It is not intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Systems Management, Safety Management, Accident Investigation, or related field of study.

In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and four (4) years working in an operationally complex environment, coordinating investigation or inspection activities in a manner that drives performance and results, in addition to the Experience requirement referenced below will be considered.

Experience
A minimum of four (4) years of experience with auditing, inspection, data management, OSHA compliance in support of high reliability operations.

Certification/Licensure
Valid Driver’s License

Roadway Worker Protection (RWP), Level 2 within one month of hire

Preferred
Experience in multiple settings and organizations participating in investigation activities of safety events.

Demonstrated leadership experience working in any variety of high reliability operations

Medical Group:
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Evaluation Criteria:
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal background check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety-sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing:
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Please apply before 5/9/2024

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