Director - Construction & Employee Health & Safety

Director - Construction & Employee Health & Safety

Salary range is $154k to $268k, with a midpoint of $211k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

• Health Benefits : We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans : 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off : Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance discount.
• ORCA Card : All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices : We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

General Purpose : Responsible for the activities and operations of construction safety and employee health and safety staff to meet and complete agency expectations to maintain safe work sites and associated facilities. Reports to and provides strategic partnership to the Chief Safety Officer; ensures the Employee and Construction Safety (ECS) Division successfully meets identified federal and state regulations. Responsible for each aspect of the Division, in collaboration with the ECS Division Managers.

Essential Functions : The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Minimum Qualifications : Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Occupational Health, Industrial Safety, Safety Engineering, or related field; Eight years of experience in construction safety, occupational health / safety, or construction management; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Six years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications : Valid state driver's license. This position is required to perform field work that may not be easily accessible through public transportation.

Required Knowledge and Skills : Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a Regional Transit System, construction management principles, occupational health and safety best practices, and regulatory standards and practices related to occupational safety, construction safety, and public transit operations.