Manager of Safety & Training

Under general supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the Manager of Safety and Training management of safety, risk, and training activities and programs, including measures to reduce accidents and hazards, general liability and workplace injury claims, safety inspections, and required training of all employees.

• Manage risk programs, including workers’ compensation, liability claims, and return-to-work. Coordinate claims reporting to external agencies.
• Develop and implement internal safety programs, policies, and procedures which encourage a “safety first” mentality among staff and passengers.
• Conduct audits/inspections of department work locations. Identify potential safety concerns and consult with directors and managers on department safety matters, including corrective action.
• Develop, implement, and maintain all required safety plans which include but are not limited to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and CalOSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).
• Coordinate emergency response programs and serve as a liaison to County and Regional Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Oversee training and instruction of all employees, including legally mandated training as well as training and instruction of new and current personnel requiring a Class B Commercial driver’s license (CDL), including required forms.
• Develop and maintain employee training manuals, materials, and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry requirements and Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations.
• Manage the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer pull notice program, including review and maintenance of records.
• Administer County Connection’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Testing Program (ETP).
• Oversee National Transit Database (NTD) safety and accident reporting processes to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting of incidents, accidents, and safety performance data.
• Prepare correspondence and reports for staff, the Board of Directors, and regulatory agencies; present to the Board of Directors and other external agencies as needed.
• Support the revision, updating, and ongoing maintenance of the employee handbook as it relates to safety, training, and risk to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with agency policies.
• Represent County Connection through participation in internal and external committees or groups as needed.

You must have a minimum of six (6) months in your position to transfer to another department.

The closing date for this recruitment on November 4, 2026. County Connection will invite only those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the position requirements to continue in the selection process.

Please contact the County Connection Human Resources department at  or hr if you have any questions or need assistance.