Transit Safety Consultant - CUTR

Job Description
Position Summary
The Transit Safety Consultant provides on-site consultation services for transit agencies throughout the state of Florida. This position performs bus system maintenance and safety reviews in accordance with Chapter 14-90, Florida Administration Code to identify areas of non-compliance or those needing improvement and provides industryspecificguidance,training,andtechnicalassistanceinresolutionoftransitsafety,security,andoperational issues at transit agencies across the state.
Special Requirements
This position may be required to interact with state officials, equipment vendors and transit system leadership teams. The employee assigned in this function will be required to travel extensively across the state to visit transit agencies for the purpose of conducting agency operational reviews, compliance audits, and to provide technical assistance.
Responsibilities
30% - Reviews historical records, operational files, and standing operational procedures to assess compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Conducts data analysis and prepares reports for agency personnel and the Florida Department of Transportation.
25% - Schedules, prepares, travels and provides on-site consultation services and inspection/audit of transit agency's across the state. Interviews employees and management to formulate and appraise the agencies safety, security, and operational practices. Provides formal and informal instruction on how to ensure compliance and improve operational practices.
20% - Provides on-site technical assistance and guidance to Florida's transit agencies during compliance reviews and any associated follow-up assistance. Guides agencies in developing and implementing agency specific processes to improve maintenance operations, public safety, and ensure compliance.
15% - Develops techniques to improve maintenance operations and creates training and education programs for transit agencies across the state. Delivers presentations and participates on various local and state committee to improve transit operations across the state and the country.
10% - Coordinate the conduct of reviews with FDOT Central Office and District Office personnel, Substance Abuse Management Oversight and Technical Assistance Program staff. Reviewer will become subject matter expert on the Federal- PTASP regulations. FDOT has totally revised Rule Chapter 14-90, Reviewer will become an expert on the updated state state regulations. Reviewer will continue to train on Battery Electric Buses, Autonomous vehicles training, - for Maintenance and safety requirements. Reviewer will become familiar with Micro Transit training and safety regulations dealing with Mobility management and Transit Network companies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a Physical science, Engineering or related field, with one year experience in a safety and health consultation or inspection-related position. Relevant experience in safety and health consultation and/or inspections, and/or industrial hygiene may substitute on a year for year basis for the required degree.
FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Six years of professional working experience in transportation/transit system safety and/or experience working in a transit agency's safety program with a responsibility for reviewing safety and security programs, to include conducting safety and security compliance review functions.
Additional Information for Applicants:
This position is funded by non-recurring funds and is conditioned upon the continuation of those funds.
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

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