Salary: $73,589.67 - $96,017.83 Annually
Location : 1102 Q Street, Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Safety & Environmental
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Recruitment Type: Internal/External

Description
The purpose of this position is to assist in the development, implementation and audit of the District's safety programs including, but not limited to, Safety Management System (SMS), Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Injury and Illness Prevention Program, (IIPP), Hazard-Communications, numerous Employee Safety Programs, as well as various Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs. This is accomplished by providing technical expertise and assistance to various departments by conducting hazard assessments, inspections, audits, training, accident/incident investigation, failure analyses, sampling and analytical testing, safety oversight, and report writing and review. Performs related duties as required.
Examples of Duties

• Assist with conducting hazard assessments, safety reviews, audits, inspections, and testing in the areas of fire/life safety, safety certification, and transit operations at District facilities, operations divisions, construction sites, work practices, equipment and safety devices. Performs ergonomic evaluations of employee computer workstations; operations facilities; and operators' compartments to provide recommendations to reduce workplace musculoskeletal disorders.
• Assists with investigations and analysis of industrial and vehicle accidents, assess findings to identify the root cause of current and future vehicle accidents and occupational injuries. Assists in the development and implementation of emergency preparedness programs with the District's emergency teams. Generates required documentation related to accident investigations.
• Assists in the formulation of departmental safety policies and procedures. Maintains data and prepares reports for various programs and submits compliance related reports and forms to various regulatory agencies. Conducts research on regulatory requirements, communicates new and updated regulations and standards. Compiles safety certification data and prepares various reports as required by regulatory agencies.
• Collects samples of materials for analysis and maintain related databases. Participates in various safety meetings including department meetings. Assists with on-site construction safety inspections.
• Assists in the development of training programs and conducts training for new employees/contractors, as well as on-going training of employees/contractors regarding all safety related matters including State and Federal laws, RT specific policies, as well as safety equipment and tools. Maintains training records.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. SacRT reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental or Occupational Health and/or Safety or a related field.

Experience: No experience is required; however, some experience performing safety related tasks is desirable.

Certification & Other Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license.

Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement.
Filing Instructions/Supplemental Information

The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application, as outlined above, is required for this position. Applications, job announcements, and the complete job description are available at our website at www.sacrt.com.

Completed employment application and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted online no later than Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. SacRT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.

SacRT has a stand-alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS.

This position falls under the AFSCME, Local 146 Bargaining Agreement.
Representation: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

HEALTH & WELFARE
Health Benefits Eligibility: 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

Medical Benefits: Choose from 7 HMO or 2 PPO CalPERS plans for you and your dependent(s). SacRT pays up to 90% of the monthly premium for most plans.

Cash for Medical Program: $292.22 per pay period / $584.44 per month

Dental: HMO or PPO plan monthly premium at no cost to employee/dependent(s).

Vision: Employer paid monthly premium for employee/dependent(s) with an option to buy additional coverage.

Life and AD&D Employer Paid: $50,000

Voluntary Supplemental Life:
Employee: $10,000 - $500,000
Spouse/Domestic Partner: $5,000 - $100,000
Child(ren): $2,000 - $10,000
LEAVE PROVISIONS
Vacation: 1-3 years of service: 2 weeks
4-9 years of service: 3 weeks
10-14 years of service: 4 weeks
15-24 years of service: 5 weeks
25 years of service and over: 6 weeks

Sick Leave: 12 days per year

Bereavement: 5 days per occurrence
7 paid holidays; 5 floating holidays
(4 hours the day before or the 1st workday after Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's day)
RETIREMENT
457(b): Voluntary participation. No SacRT contribution.
(Eligible to enroll anytime)

SacRT Retirement Plan: 2.5% @ 67 years

No reciprocity provisions outside SacRT Plans. 5 year vesting for New hires.
OTHER

Healthcare (FSA): Annual maximum contribution of $3,400

Dependent Care (FSA): Annual maximum contribution of $7,500
($3,750 if married, filing a separate tax return)

Long Term Disability: 66.67% up to $3,333 per month

Tuition Reimbursement: *$1,750 per year, per employee, after 1st year of employment.
*Subject to funding availability.

Employee Assistance Program: 5 visits per year, per family member.

Transit Pass: No cost to employee and eligible dependent(s).
2026 Rates Effective: 1/1/2026- 12/31/2026
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Please provide specific details of your work experience/education in the following: A. System safety program planning B. Construction safety C. Industrial hygiene D. Environmental health and safety E. Occupational health and safety F. Rail/bus safety. In your response, include the employer/school and length of time you performed this work.
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Please provide specific details and examples of your safety program experience with the following: A. Hearing conservation B. Respiratory protection C. Blood borne pathogens D. Confined space E. Employee safety training F. Conducting safety audits to assess effectiveness of safety programs. In your response, include the employer/school and length of time you performed this work.
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