Transit Safety Program Mgr - Rail Division

Job Description
- Transit Safety Program Mgr I
- Rail Division (2602562)

Job Description

Transit Safety Program Mgr I
- Rail Division - ( 2602562 )

Position Information

Are you a railroad employee looking for a change? If yes, TxDOT’s Rail Division is looking for a Transit Safety Program Manager. We offer a 40-hour week with 4-10 hour days or 5-8 hour days, flexible work schedule, with 14 paid holidays/agency days, and weekends off.

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Coordinates the State Safety Oversight Program in accordance with State and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements. Work requires extensive contact with federal, state, and local governmental agencies and officials and Rail Transit Agencies (RTAs). Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• Advises the Rail Transit Agencies (RTA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on safety issues.
• Develops and maintains the State Safety Oversight Program Standard and the annual rail safety report and submits to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for approval.
• Ensures Rail Transit Agencies (RTA) compliance with the department’s Program Standard and the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans.
• Ensures Rail Transit Agencies (RTA) compliance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, the State Safety Oversight Program Standard, Texas Transportation Code, and the Texas Administration Code.
• Ensures Rail Transit Agencies (RTA) compliance with standard operating procedures, accident investigation procedures, bulletins, rule books, operation procedures, maintenance plans, training plans, hazard management, corrective actions and record keeping.
• Monitors compliance with reporting and investigation standards included in the Rail Transit Agencies (RTA) Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and the department’s Program Standard.
• Performs on-site reviews and announced and unannounced safety inspections of rail transit- controlled property, rail transit vehicles, and rail operations.
• Prepares and issues reports containing findings and recommendations resulting from on-site and document reviews.
• Represents the Department at local, statewide, and national committees on issues…