Transit Safety Program Specialist Job Orlando area,Florida USA,Engineering

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of mobility and community services. LYNX mission is to link our community by providing quality mobility options with innovation, integrity and teamwork.

Position Overview :

The Transit Safety & Program Specialist
, also known as a Safety Officer at LYNX performs advanced professional work in the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of safety programs supporting bus operations and workplace safety. This position conducts safety inspections, accident and incident investigations, regulatory compliance reviews, risk assessments, employee safety training, emergency planning, and safety audits. The specialist analyzes trends and root causes, identifies hazards, recommends corrective actions, and develops policies and procedures that promote safe transit operations and compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.

This

is a transit and occupational safety position and is not a security officer or law enforcement role.

Essential Functions:

This list is intended toindicatethe general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to the job.

All employees will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. All jobs require regular and reliable attendance.

Ensures compliance with LYNX safety programs and regulatory agencies including but not limitedtoU.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), National Transit Database (NTD), Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

Investigates incidents involving the public and employees,determines causes,and provides solutions and reports asrequiredto regulatory agencies.
Implements andmonitorsoccupational health and safety programs ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Analyze trend data toidentifyroot causes and reduce costs.
Conducts safety training program sand develops safety policies and procedures.
Reviews and revises safety manuals and creates required reports.
Generate safety communications andconductssafety campaigns.
Develops a communication network with safety and health professionals at other transportation agencies.
Participates in committees and attends meetings related to health and safety.
Acts asanin-house consultant on safety, health, and environmental issues.
Provides emergency support to local counties’ Offices of Emergency Management.

Additional Functions by Area:
Video and Electronic Security:

Oversees video evidence and facility access programs;maintain slogs andassistswith training.

Operational Safety:

Reviews video footageof events occurring on LYNX buses;conductsaccidentinvestigations and provides on-call coverage for emergencies.

Industrial Safety:

Analyzes work-related injuries, conducts safety audits, and trains employees.

Environmental Safety:

Conducts worksite evaluations, ensures compliance with standards, and oversees environmental inspections.

Occupational Health and Safety:

Supports safety audits,manages random drug testing, and ensures compliance with OSHA standards.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from aregionally or nationallyaccreditedinstitution inoccupationalsafety,safety engineering, industrial engineering, public safety,orrelatedfield.
Minimum of fouryearsof experienceinworkplace safety and accident mitigation programs in transportationor related industry.
Additional directly related experience beyond the minimum requirement may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Mustpossessa valid Florida driver’s license and safe driving record.

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