Manager-Environmental Safety

Salary range is $93k to $185k, with a midpoint of $139k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Plans, develops, implements, and manages the functions, activities, and processes of the Industrial Hygiene (IH) program for the Agency to ensure that it is effective in practice and in alignment with Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles; interfaces regularly and coordinates with IH staff and other staff; reviews processes, programs, and procedures for accuracy, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance; oversees the agency's Safety Risk Management process for industrial hygiene hazards; coordinates assigned activities with other programs, Departments/Offices, and outside agencies; leads and mentors direct report staff; manages the response to employee safety accidents and incidents involving industrial hygiene programs; manages the development and distribution of employee safety-related information; leads IH staff in providing safety support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned IH staff; assigns work activities and coordinates resources, schedules, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates the work of team members and provides constructive feedback; coaches, trains, develops, and motivates staff, and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Develops and fosters strong working relationships with staff, agency departments, consultants, operations contractors, and state and federal agencies.
• Oversees the agency's Safety Risk Management process for industrial hygiene safety hazards; manages IH staff-assigned facility safety inspections and assessments documented in the hazard management system to ensure hazard accuracy, mitigation effectiveness, and regulatory compliance; provides oversight for the completion of routine, documented facility safety inspections to identify and track hazards, generate compliance data, and provide recommendations to stakeholders for continuous improvement.
• Coordinates with Safety division leadership to oversee day to day safety activities; interacts with other department/division personnel on behalf of the Safety division; collaborates with all stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture in alignment with established SMS principles.
• Advises IH staff in the development and presentation of employee safety-related information, including training materials, daily safety messages, and published agency safety articles/topics.
• Responsible for partnering with Sound Transit operating contractors on monitoring, compliance, and corrective actions, as needed.
• Provides oversight on the reporting and tracking of industrial hygiene safety data (key performance indicators) in order to identify and share ongoing safety performance towards established agency and department/division goals; analyzes safety data and reports for trends that may add value to the business.
• Oversees the development, evaluation, updating, implementation, and review of industrial hygiene safety programs and trainings to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to Agency policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development and administration of the assigned division annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures that project(s) expenditures and cost estimates are adequately documented and monitored to their completion; reviews and approves expenditures; and implements adjustments as needed.
• Provides support to the Agency; participates on a variety of committees; prepares and presents reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional organization meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields of industrial hygiene, ensures processes, policies, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively across the Sound Transit system; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field; Five years of experience in industrial hygiene practice and program management in a medium to large organization; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of leadership, budgetary, planning, and workforce management experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Valid state driver's license. Position is responsible transporting equipment to warehouses, capital projects, and construction offices for IH inspections including large/heavy testing equipment.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Principles of industrial hygiene practice and occupational health and safety program management.
• Use of industrial hygiene equipment for monitoring chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic exposures, and knowledge of standard methods for conducting these evaluations.
• Methods and techniques of developing and conducting safety program training sessions.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to industrial hygiene and occupational health and safety.
• Methods and techniques used in the performance of safety duties and responsibilities.
• Methods and techniques of hazard management, including anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic risks.
• Recent developments, current literature, and information related to industrial hygiene best practices and regulations.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Principles of team leadership including training principles and practices.
• Developing collaborative relationships for problem solving.
• Driving an Agency safety culture that ensures the health and safety of employees regardless of job or task.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including technical, administrative, operational, and regulatory agency staff.
• Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
• Applying principles and practices of industrial hygiene and health and safety.
• Understanding technical and/or industry concepts of safety management.
• Overseeing the performance of a variety of industrial hygiene and occupational health and safety duties.
• Public speaking and in developing and delivering presentations and presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Monitoring safety program performance and recommend adjustments.
• Evaluating operational area safety requirements.
• Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Developing and conducting safety training programs.
• Identifying safety training needs.
• Knowledge in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations like the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a hybrid office and field environment.
• Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.
• Position is responsible for IH inspections and assessments; may be subject to climbing, crawling, eye/hand coordination, grasping, hearing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, seeing, walking and carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.