Senior Safety Specialist

Overview

Business Unit : MTA Construction & Development

Location : New York, NY, United States

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Department : External Partnerships

Description : This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Job Title : Senior Safety Specialist

Agency : Construction & Development

DEPT / DIV : Delivery / EPP

Reports To : Director Safety

Work Location : 2 Broadway & Various

Hours of Work : 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 30 PM or as required (7.5 HR / DAY)

Pay Point : 417

Salary Range : $74,690 to $101,687

Deadline : S ummary

Role Summary

The Senior Safety Specialist, under the direction of the Safety Manager, will oversee the safety operations of construction activities in accordance with contract requirements and best management safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site assessments to identify hazardous work practices and conditions.
• Liaise with construction compliance managers and contractors in developing corrective action strategies to eliminate hazardous conditions and prevent workplace incidents.
• Participate in safety meetings, job briefings, design reviews, and progress meetings, and review contractor-submitted health and safety plans, job hazard analyses, means and methods.
• Pre-task intends to ensure compliance with MTA C&D's Safety Program and regulatory conformity.
• Participate in and document accident and incident investigations.
• Prepare weekly performance reports utilizing web-based applications and spreadsheets.

Education and Experience

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the Commission).

Selection Criteria

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the "Careers" link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

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