Senior Safety Data Analyst (3060)

 

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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region. SEPTA has become an integral force in the economic success of the Philadelphia region, providing an efficient and reliable source of transportation. 

 

We are seeking candidates for the position of Senior Safety Data Analyst (3060) in the System Safety.   

 

 

Opening Date: 01/22/2025

Closing Date: 02/05/2025

Job Grade: SAM 37

Salary Range: Min: $63,700.00 - Mid: $79,612.00 - Max: $95,524.00 

       

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

Compiles, monitors, tracks, graphically represents, and distributes data and information pertaining to accidents, passenger incidents and employee injuries. Provides support of analytical and administrative projects. Performs due diligence in collecting and submitting data to the Federal Railroad Administration and National Transit Database for accidents and incidents.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collects and inputs safety data, ensuring accuracy, into Excel.  Information includes but is not limited to accidents, passenger incidents and employee injury data.

2. Develops and runs production and ad hoc data requests to support analysis and regular reporting of accidents, passenger incidents and employee injuries.

3. Produces monthly safety statistical reports for inclusion in the division’s monthly management report and distribution to other Authority divisions; generates correspondence and documentation to accompany statistical report Review data and prepare required regulatory agency reports (Federal Railroad Administration data input into Railroad database and Federal Transit Administration data input into the National Transit Database).

4. Ensures National Transit Database data reconciles with State Safety Oversight Agency data by completing various reconciliations and follow-ups with the On-Call team to confirm reportability of incidents.

5. Compiles railroad passenger and employee incidents & injuries monthly and quarterly from Authority files.

6. Assists with the collection, analysis, and submissions of monthly, quarterly, and annual injury & equipment reports in compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines when needed.

7. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and keeps abreast of any changes in FRA and FTA requirements; implements changes in Authority procedures to assure compliance.

8. Participates in various Accident Reduction and Data User’s Committees by providing prompt and accurate data to support the Authority’s mitigation efforts. Presents ideas and methods to reduce accidents, increase efficiency, and effectively share data across the Authority and to the public.

9. Participates in groups outside of the Authority such as Philadelphia’s Vision Zero Data Committee and Railroad Information Sharing Environment (RISE) to contribute to overall safety culture.

10. Develops and provides graphical representations from safety data utilizing Excel, Tableau, and ArcGIS. Data visualization skills required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT'D)

1. Produces statistics, graphs, and heat maps to support activities within the division.

2. Responds to requests for information from various sources regarding safety data.

3. Maintains incident/hazard databases for analysis and mitigation strategies.

4. Assists with safety audits.

5. Produces monthly and annual Key Safety Indicators for System Safety, Finance, Budgets, the Treasurer, and the SEPTA Board.

6. Works with SEPTA’s Workers’ Compensation Department to obtain employee injury data and d