Job Abstract

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 700+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $200 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Community Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.

This management position is responsible for effectively and efficiently planning, developing, administering, coordinating, and evaluating safety, security, and training programs and ensuring compliance with state and federal rules and regulations related to public transportation. Develops, coordinates, conducts, promotes and monitors safety and security programs for all Transportation employees in compliance with the Federal Transit Administration Public Transit Safety Plan and other governmental regulations. Some of the duties performed by incumbents of this position are as follows:

1. Develops, coordinates, conducts, promotes and monitors the training needs for Bus Operator Trainees and other City employees to attain/maintain a Commercial Driver License, Passenger Endorsement, and Verification of Transit Training (VTT) when applicable in accordance with all state and federal regulations. Provides refresher training courses and post-accident follow-ups.
2. Assesses on-the-job performance through observation and training. Provides behind the wheel/on the road training for new and existing Bus Operators and other City personnel including those seeking specialized licenses.
3. Makes employment recommendations based on evaluations of employees, as necessary.
4. Provides appropriate courses of instruction in vehicle operations and safety and security programs using classroom and field training. Develops, implements, and analyzes training program tools and recommends and implements program improvements.
5. Promotes safety through engagement of all Transportation employees by participating in safety committees and training programs.
6. Responsible for the development and analysis of key Safety and Training Performance Measures, including making recommendations for continuous improvement.
7. Reviews, maintains and updates the Transportation facility emergency plan and coordinates with Fire Department staff. Serves as one of the Transportation Department representatives on the City's Emergency Operations Center Committee.
8. Responsible for the Transportation Department Safety Risk Assessment program, through the management of accident investigations and hazard identifications and coordination of employee injuries with the City's Risk Manager, Transit Operations Manager and Fleet Services Manager.
9. Works with City Attorney's office, Risk Management and Transportation staff on resolution of claim settlements involving the Transportation Department property, equipment or staff.
10. Ensures that all Transportation facilities and employees are in compliance with Cal-OSHA, MSDS/SDS, PPE, Hazmat, environmental and other safety and health requirements.
11. Marginal job functions include: participating in the new hire process; operating a bus in-service to ensure coverage of all runs, and participating in state and federal inspections and/or audits to ensure the department is in compliance with rules and regulations related to public transportation.

Training and Experience:
Any combination of education, training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Safety Administration, Business Administration or a related field; and
• Three (3) years of public transit operations experience including operating a bus, transit dispatching, and/or supervising a transit operation; and
• One (1) year of experience conducting, coordinating and developing employee safety training and development programs, inspections of equipment and related safety activities.

• No at fault accidents, warrants, records of negligence or recklessness in driving.
• No more than one (1) moving violation.
• No criminal convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Oral Appraisal Interview (weighted at 100%): To evaluate training, experience and personal qualifications. First round of interviews is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The second round of interviews will be scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Selection Process:
The selection process will include the following to determine suitability for the position:
Selection Interview with the Transportation Department Background and Reference check, including Live Scan fingerprinting, Medical Examination; candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination, which will include a drug screen. A positive pre-placement drug test, refusal or failure to test may result in rejection of the candidate.

*PLEASE NOTE:* Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol regulations and are, therefore, subject to specific employment reference verifications prior to employment and random drug and alcohol screenings during the course of employment.

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent determination of eligibility of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen