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The Specialist, Occupational Health, and Safety (OHSS) reports directly to the Safety Management System (SMS) and Occupational Health & Safety Manager. This position will review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents, or ergonomic factors. Conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.

Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Safety Management System (SMS) & Compliance

• Support and maintain the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and Safety Management System (SMS).
• Administer SMS core elements: Safety Policy, Risk Management, Assurance, and Promotion.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring adherence to all safety policies.
• Oversee service provider OSHA 300 logs and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and public health regulations through inspections and issue resolution.

Incident Management & Risk Mitigation

• Lead investigations of workplace incidents to identify root causes and implement preventive actions.
• Recommend and implement controls to mitigate risks from hazardous processes, materials, and practices.
• Evaluate workplace conditions affecting employee health, safety, and performance.

Workplace Safety Inspections & Monitoring

• Conduct inspections of facilities, equipment, and practices to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure readiness of safety equipment (e.g., fire protection, PPE, AEDs, first aid).
• Monitor handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and medical waste.

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene Programs

• Develop and maintain industrial hygiene programs (e.g., noise, air quality, ventilation, general housekeeping).
• Oversee hazard communication and contractor right-to-know programs.
• Manage and administer the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program.

Training, Communication & Employee Support

• Deliver safety training, CPR instruction, and equipment-use demonstrations.
• Lead new hire safety orientations and develop training materials.

Operational Support & Leadership

• Provide on-call support for safety incidents and emergencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support safety objectives.
• Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by ensuring staff follows safety and security policies, considers safety in every action, and ensures safety and security concerns are reported.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Note: The qualifications below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of qualifications.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field. Related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to four (4) years.
• Six (6) years of demonstrated experience in an industrial or environmental support role providing oversight to occupational health and safety programs.
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, or similar data management software.
• Must maintain a valid Texas driver's license or have ability to obtain upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local Environmental Health Safety related regulations/compliance requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging issues and trends in area of regulatory compliance.
• Ability to understand ISO certification requirements and programs.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, and motivator.
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to use sound judgement and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Consistent attendance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong risk assessment and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands Work is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement weather and adverse weather conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing employees performing work of a complex nature. Incumbent must have the ability to stand, walk and travel 90% throughout the workday. This position will need to have the ability to work varying shifts, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, to meet the department's needs. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions. This position may require work beyond a normal forty-hour weekly schedule. Regular and predictable attendance at assigned work location is an essential function. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.

Mobility Status: As an Onsite position, the incumbent's primary workplace is a CapMetro facility or field location. Expected to work in the office or field location 4+ days a week. Mobility status is subject to change at any time based on business needs or organizational decisions.

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.

• Job Identification 838
• Job Category Safety
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2910 E 5th Street, Austin, TX, 78702, US