Safety Technical Specialist, Transportation

Company: WSP
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

This OpportunityBe involved in projects with our Safety & Security Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.WSP is currently initiating a search for a Safety Technical Specialist, Transportation to join our national team. This position is able to sit anywhere in the United States.The ideal candidate will be a certified Transit Safety and Security Professional (TSSP) and have a minimum of 3 years' professional experience within the transportation and/or transit industry, specifically with Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) experience.Your Impact* Support management of Safety Team projects.* Support safety and security team staff on projects, as needed.* Support development and coordinate project proposals responses for potential clients.* Provide client interface, coordination and project updates.* Support Safety and Security Risk assessments for projects or programs including safety certification.* Support WSP projects that require safety and security expertise.Talent is the essence of meeting our client's objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.Who You AreRequired Qualifications* 3-5 years of experience in transportation related projects, public rail, transportation security and /or emergency management projects preferred.* Bachelor's Degree or Masters' Degree in transportation safety, engineering, planning or another related field.* Transit Safety and Security Professional (TSSP) Certification Preferred.* Experience with Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements or guidance required.* Demonstrated writing and editing skills.Preferred Qualifications* Experience or training in safety and security risk assessment and analysis.* Excellent communications skills, written and oral.* Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel.WSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.CompensationExpected Salary: $61,000 - $128,900WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.Expected Salary (Colorado only): $68,700 - $109,900WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.#LI-VD1

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