HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.329 TRANSIT SAFETY SPECIALIST 20160701DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUA' I
TRANSIT SAFETY SPECIALIST 2.329
SR -20, BU -13
Duties Summary:
Plans, develops and conducts transit training and safety management systems to
ensure compliance with Federal and State safety and health laws and accepted standards;
responsible for the supervision of the agency repair shop; and performs other related duties
as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for planning, developing and
conducting transit training and safety management systems; along with supervision of the
agency repair shop for the Transportation Agency of the County of Kauai.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position.)
• Supervises the daily operation of the repair shop, evaluates performance of staff,
confirms compliance with and establishes work policies, operating and reporting
procedures, monitors work safety and productivity of repair;
• Researches, prepares, coordinates, develops and assembles materials for and carries
out safety education training courses, selects and assembles materials and visual aid,
contacts consultants, prepares schedules and arranges logistics;
Maintains currency of the agency's annual driver improvement program which includes
classroom and on the road training on safety practices and procedures, techniques for
handling emergencies, motor vehicle and highway safety laws and regulations, road
tests, defensive driving, commentary decision driving, pre- checking equipment, customer
services, passenger assistance and sensitivity training in working with persons with
disabilities and the elderly;
• Conducts accident and incident investigation and interviews, leads accident /incident
evaluation, conducts re- training as needed and provides recommendations for corrective
action;
• Represents the Transportation Agency on County -wide safety review committee and
leads agency review committee to evaluate accident preventability and monitor trends;
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• Develops and maintains an agency Safety Management System in compliance with
federal requirements, implements training programs to regularly educate all staff to be in
compliance with the system.
• Conducts training program for new hires, using recognized techniques, facilitates
learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom, virtual training and
on-the-job;
• Conducts location assessments for transit and paratransit locations to determine vehicle
accessibility;
• Sets up and maintains record keeping and reporting systems to ensure compliance with
all laws and regulations; prepares activity reports;
• Recommends and develops procedures for safe work practices, enforcement methods
and internal safety inspection checklists and schedules;
• Conducts safety inspections to detect unsafe conditions; recommends corrective
actions;
• Conducts investigations of accidents; interviews employees and witnesses; prepares
report of findings and recommendations;
• Inspects and recommends repair of mechanical defects in motorized equipment;
• Investigates suspected vehicle abuse; recommends disciplinary actions against
operators who abuse vehicles or disregard safety rules and regulations;
• Maintains liaison with other agencies dealing with safety; keeps current on safety
matters including existing resources, programs, regulations, legislation, standards and
practices;
• Establishes and maintains fleet safety contacts with other public and private
organizations for exchange and up -date of information;
• Operates various vehicles or equipment as necessary;
• Perform other duties as required.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially
equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate
degree in business administration, public administration or a related field and two (2) years
of experience in driver instruction, industrial safety and accident prevention activities, one
(1) year of which shall have involved Commercial Driver's License (CDL) driver instruction
and some experience with investigational activities.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License with
endorsements as applicable to the position; current Department of Transportation Medical
Examiner's Certificate and any other license required by law; satisfactory completion of a
National Safety Council DDC driver training instructor's course prior to completion of
probation.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision; laws and regulations
governing the operation of motor vehicles and the licensing of drivers; State Worker's
Compensation Act, Occupational Safety and Health standards and other accepted standards
applicable to industrial safety and accident prevention; Federal Transit Administration Safety
Management Systems; operating procedures of a variety of motor vehicles, safety devices
and features pertinent thereto; the theory of the internal combustion engine; vehicle
accident hazards and methods of control, correction and prevention, proper and safe driving
techniques; highway safety as it pertains to motor vehicle operation; preventive and general
maintenance practices relating to motorized equipment; industrial and construction
accident hazards and methods of correction and prevention; industrial safety devices and
equipment; safety inspection principles, practices and procedures; techniques of group
instruction; basic examining and testing practices; and investigation methods and
techniques; report writing.
Ability to: plan, assign, review and supervise the work of subordinates; plan, organize
and coordinate industrial safety and driver improvement programs; develop and maintain an
agency Safety Management System; conduct location assessments for transit and
paratransit locations; prepare and develop training outlines and materials; schedule and
conduct safety and driver training; investigate and determine causes of accidents; interpret
and explain traffic laws, regulations and general principles of traffic and highway safety;
explain the purposes and functions of automotive system components and common
malfunctions and causes; deal tactfully and effectively with others; write clear and concise
reports; and speak effectively before groups.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
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This is the first class specification approved for the new class
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APPROVED: July 1, 2016 %1-n
Date JANINE M.Z. RAPbZO ot
Director of Human Resources