Job Description

Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation or their designee the TTSS manages, coordinates, monitors, assesses and provides training program for GTrans operators, mechanics and other GTrans personnel. Investigates all departmental accidents and incidents; Develops, organizes, reviews and implements a comprehensive safety plan for GTrans; Supervises, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; Performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties
Assists in developing goals and establishing plans and priorities for Bus Operations Training; Develops training programs, lesson plans and other training tools and materials; Monitors the delivery of training to ensure quality and cost effectiveness; Evaluates departments instruction performance to ensure conformance with department\'s objectives and goals; Developes regulatory compliance programs in support of training requirements; Prepares reports, correspondence, standard operating procedures, and operations notices; Interacts with various department personnel and outside agencies to resolve problems and issues; Develops, communicates, and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of GTrans goals and objectives; Maintains accountability for the safety performance of all subordinates; Creates training schedules and manages training resources; Drives a bus to demonstrate maneuvers for purposes of training and instructing. May also be required to drive a bus in revenue or non-revenue service as directed by management; Develops and implements employee training development plans; Directs and monitors work of staff assigned in training and safety section of Bus Operations department, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, procedures, practices and labor agreements/MOUs; Oversees the maintenance of employee training records; Conducts disciplinary actions/investigations, hearings and counseling sessions pertaining to accidents/training/driving skills; works closely with Transit Operations and Maintenance Managers to schedule classes and provide department training materials to meet departmental goals; May be asked to represent the city in legal proceedings; Oversees the DMV pull notice program; Conducts department security initiatives with Gardena Police Department, 8 Metro, and/or third party security services.

Organizational Responsibilities
Position in this class reports to the Director of Transportation or their designee, being specifically responsible for departmental training, accident investigation and safety programs, and the coordination of ongoing training and safety activities or programs, as needed; Position may also be assigned supervisory responsibilities over designated departmental tasks and supervise staff in the department. Monitors compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing public transit systems.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor\'s degree is preferred by not required. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in transit industry. Two (2) of the Four (4) years must be experience in bus training instruction, delivering bus training, creating bus training curriculum, and/or oversight of safety program.

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and safety regulations; supervisory principles and practices; principles of training program development; effective customer service techniques; accident/incident recordkeeping techniques; accident investigation techniques; effective coordinating and leading skills; and personal computer operations. Ability to operate a large motor coach and related equipment; plan, organize and implement a comprehensive training program in bus, maintenance, accident/incident and safety training; prepare training materials, lesson plans and schedules; collect and analyze data; conduct facility and safety inspections; conduct informational and training meetings; communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; motivate employees to practice safe working habits and methods, ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Skills
Computer skills required; Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point; excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing and presentation skills. Bilingual ability is highly desirable. CAD/scheduling software skills is desirable.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Work is performed both in an office environment and in the field. Office work requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time and using a computer keyboard and screen. Physical demands include talking, listening, standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching and grasping in the performance of duties. Field work requires driving, sitting, standing, writing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds; contact with the general public; exposure to seasonal weather conditions, noisy and hazardous traffic situations, moving equipment, and chemical, physical and mechanical hazards. Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations; and utilize safety equipment and personal protective gear, if and when required. Must be able to work various hours and days. Some travel may be required.

License
Must possess and maintain a Class A or B drivers\' license with a Passenger and air brake endorsement. Must provide, at time of application, a current (within 30 days) K-4 printout of driving record, obtainable from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Must have no more than 1 point within a 3-year period on driving record. Must have a current Verification of Transit Training Certificate and medical certificate; Department of Transportation (DOT) Transit Safety Institute (TSI) certificate (Bus Operator Training), TSI accident Investigation is desirable; Completion of pre-supervisory and supervisory training is desirable.

Special Conditions
Designated Management-level classification.
Statement of Economic Interest required.
Must be able to pass a job-related medical examination that includes drug and alcohol testing.
Employment is subject to background checks and verifications.
Position is considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration(FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Please submit the required license, certificate, or registration with the State as evidence of professional or technical proficiency at the same time of filing the application. The Human Resources Officer will require necessary verification of qualifications as specified in the job bulletin.

Supplemental Information

Testing Process:

• Minimum Qualification Screening - Pass/Fail
• Writing Sample - Pass/Fail
• Oral Interview - 100% of total score

*Testing process is subject to change
Candidates must pass all examinations to be placed on the eligible list.

Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process.

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