County of San Luis Obispo, CA
SAFETY AND TRAINING MANAGER - SLO Regional Transit Authority
County of San Luis Obispo, CA, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Salary :
$92,476.80 - $116,979.20 Annually Location :
All Locations - San Luis Obispo County, CA Job Type:
Permanent - Hourly Job Number:
0924RT-040004-01 Department:
Regional Transit Authority Opening Date:
09/15/2025 Closing Date:
9/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
About the Position RTA is recruiting for a Safety and Training Manager to join our team. Develops and administers the system safety program and plan, develop and conduct bus operator and employee training programs, conducts facility safety audits, investigates and grades all accidents and incidents.
For full job description Safety and Training Manger The Ideal Candidate
Typical Tasks and Representative Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Plans and conducts orientation for new employees, and refresher safety and security training for all RTA employees. Responsible for RTA's safety program and compliance with OSHA, State of California and all local requirements. Conducts, reports, and coordinates internal and external incident investigations. Schedules, trains, supervises Bus Operator trainers and Bus Operator trainees, and other RTA employees as directed. Conducts all refresher training and annual defensive driving refresher training to ensure that all employees receive all policies, rules, regulations and training materials in a consistent and concise manner. Trains supervisors in incident investigation procedures; reviews and coordinates DMV pull notices to conform to CHP inspections. Maintain all employee training and refresher training files and any files related to CHP inspection. Compiles all record-keeping and reporting requirements; tabulates FTA bus incident information for reporting monthly and annual safety statistics, and complies/maintains all material safety data sheets for all shop chemicals and materials .
Employment Standards QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience Bachelor's of Arts Degree (BA) in business administration, public administration or transportation management/planning or education and experience equivalent to completion of two years of college-level courses and three years of transit experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software and Database software.
How to Apply This recruitment and the position for which you are applying are with the San Luis Obispo County (Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA)/Air Pollution Control District (APCD)/Pension Trust (PT)) ONLY, which is an independent public agency not affiliated with the County of San Luis Obispo.
SLORTA has contracted the services of the San Luis Obispo County Human Resources Department for administering and processing your application.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities, which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
The Regional Transit Authority is a Joint Powers Agency serving residents and visitors of: Arroyo Grande Atascadero Grover Beach Morro Bay Paso Robles Pismo Beach San Luis Obispo and The County of San Luis Obispo. For further information regarding the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority, visit our website at
Licenses and Certificates Obtain and maintain California Class B drivers license with appropriate endorsements; must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination that includes drug/alcohol screen. Other Specifications Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises Behind the Wheel Trainers, bus operators and employees in training. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Ability to adjust focus.
Supplemental Information BENEFITS:
Generous retirement plan; paid holiday, vacation and sick leave; paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for employee. Fare-free access on fixed-route buses throughout the County will be provided.
RTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. RTA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. RTA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal employment opportunity plan in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. RTA's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan is available online at If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please contact RTA directly at (805) 781-4472. Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail
hr@co.slo.ca.us
for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959. Full-time (35+ hours per week) employees receive a benefit package that includes full health coverage insurance for the employee (family medical coverage available at employee's expense), Personal Time Off, six (6) paid holidays, an RTA-funded 457 Plan and term life insurance.
$92,476.80 - $116,979.20 Annually Location :
All Locations - San Luis Obispo County, CA Job Type:
Permanent - Hourly Job Number:
0924RT-040004-01 Department:
Regional Transit Authority Opening Date:
09/15/2025 Closing Date:
9/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
About the Position RTA is recruiting for a Safety and Training Manager to join our team. Develops and administers the system safety program and plan, develop and conduct bus operator and employee training programs, conducts facility safety audits, investigates and grades all accidents and incidents.
For full job description Safety and Training Manger The Ideal Candidate
Typical Tasks and Representative Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Plans and conducts orientation for new employees, and refresher safety and security training for all RTA employees. Responsible for RTA's safety program and compliance with OSHA, State of California and all local requirements. Conducts, reports, and coordinates internal and external incident investigations. Schedules, trains, supervises Bus Operator trainers and Bus Operator trainees, and other RTA employees as directed. Conducts all refresher training and annual defensive driving refresher training to ensure that all employees receive all policies, rules, regulations and training materials in a consistent and concise manner. Trains supervisors in incident investigation procedures; reviews and coordinates DMV pull notices to conform to CHP inspections. Maintain all employee training and refresher training files and any files related to CHP inspection. Compiles all record-keeping and reporting requirements; tabulates FTA bus incident information for reporting monthly and annual safety statistics, and complies/maintains all material safety data sheets for all shop chemicals and materials .
Employment Standards QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience Bachelor's of Arts Degree (BA) in business administration, public administration or transportation management/planning or education and experience equivalent to completion of two years of college-level courses and three years of transit experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software and Database software.
How to Apply This recruitment and the position for which you are applying are with the San Luis Obispo County (Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA)/Air Pollution Control District (APCD)/Pension Trust (PT)) ONLY, which is an independent public agency not affiliated with the County of San Luis Obispo.
SLORTA has contracted the services of the San Luis Obispo County Human Resources Department for administering and processing your application.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities, which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
The Regional Transit Authority is a Joint Powers Agency serving residents and visitors of: Arroyo Grande Atascadero Grover Beach Morro Bay Paso Robles Pismo Beach San Luis Obispo and The County of San Luis Obispo. For further information regarding the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority, visit our website at
Licenses and Certificates Obtain and maintain California Class B drivers license with appropriate endorsements; must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination that includes drug/alcohol screen. Other Specifications Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises Behind the Wheel Trainers, bus operators and employees in training. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Ability to adjust focus.
Supplemental Information BENEFITS:
Generous retirement plan; paid holiday, vacation and sick leave; paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for employee. Fare-free access on fixed-route buses throughout the County will be provided.
RTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. RTA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. RTA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal employment opportunity plan in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. RTA's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan is available online at If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please contact RTA directly at (805) 781-4472. Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail
hr@co.slo.ca.us
for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959. Full-time (35+ hours per week) employees receive a benefit package that includes full health coverage insurance for the employee (family medical coverage available at employee's expense), Personal Time Off, six (6) paid holidays, an RTA-funded 457 Plan and term life insurance.