Safety Compliance Analyst

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Metra's Safety and Environmental Compliance Department is responsible for the implementation, oversight and coordination of the agency's passenger and employee safety programs. In addition to safety programs, the department oversees rail safety education and outreach programs and emergency evacuation training for first responders. The department is also responsible for reporting railroad incident and accident data to federal and state regulatory agencies. The department's environmental compliance function includes inspection and testing for environmental safety (air quality, hazardous materials storage, etc.) at Metra-controlled facilities. The department also oversees environmental mitigation, employee training and the agency's hazardous waste disposal program.

Reporting to the Manager, Safety Reporting and Risk Reduction, the Safety Compliance Analyst will administer and manage regulatory compliance reporting of all railroad injuries, accidents, and incidents; and assist with the implementation, administration, and management of all agency and federally regulated safety programs and plans.

The primary duties include collect various notifications and reports of injuries, equipment and grade crossing accidents and incidents, rail signal activation failures, false proceed signals, and hours of service violations to be reported to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); and ensure accuracy of all reported information. Maintain multiple databases to record accident, injury, and other incident related information, includes entering purchase orders into enterprise resource planning for PPE orders; run monthly, quarterly, annual reports; and perform trend analyses utilizing data from various sources, including key performance indicators (KPIs), the FRA Injury Ratio report, and district, department, and craft-specific data. Assist with the implementation, administration, management, and audit of safety related programs, plans, and reporting functions, in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations such as the System Safety Program (SSP) and required System Safety Program Plan (SSPP); conduct hazard analysis; track hazards and corrective actions through to resolution; and update internal control documents as appropriate. Coordinate and lead the monthly employee injury review meeting; generate and distribute reports for various other meetings including the Board of Directors, Labor Management Committee (LMC), and external entities. Complete and submit reports of incidents occurring on agency-owned lines and with contract carriers to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) utilizing the National Transit Database (NTD) system; ensure the accuracy and integrity of all submissions; and respond to FTA requests for data or amended reports. Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

1. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field OR in lieu of specified degree, any combination of education and experience may be substituted for the required degree that equals four (4) years in safety administration or operations.
2. In addition to #1, four (4) years of safety, public administration, or operations experience that includes performing trend analyses and compliance reviews.
3. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of safety methods relative to risk management, safety, and accident prevention.
4. Knowledge of safety regulatory requirements, guidance, and programs of the Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) and their respective operating administrations: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), FTA, and FRA.
5. Knowledge of the following regulations related to the transit or railroad safety is preferred: 49 CFR * 225 - Railroad Accidents/Incidents: Reports Classification, and Investigations; 49 CFR * 228 - Passenger Train Employee Hours of Service; Recordkeeping and Reporting; Sleeping Quarters; 49 CFR * 270 - System Safety Program; 49 CFR * 673 - Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans.
6. Knowledge of basic statistics; concepts, principles, and practices of hazard analyses; and system safety rules and regulations.
7. Proficient Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Power BI is desired.
8. Strong written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills.
9. Excellent attention to details and strong analytical and organizational skills.
10. Ability to research and understand regulatory guidelines and stay abreast of updated or new legislation or guidance.
11. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and managers.
12. Ability to learn new systems and programs used in the reporting of injuries, accidents, incidents, and events appropriately.
13. Ability to keep files secure and maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
14. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
15. Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.
16. Must be able to operate a vehicle.
17. Must be willing to travel within Metra's 6-county region.
18. Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Preferences:

1. Transportation or railroad industry knowledge and experience.
2. World Safety Organization (WSO) certification in transit safety or Transit Safety & Security Program (TSSP) Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) certification,

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

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Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.