Manager, Operations Safety Opportunity with the Port Authority 4/23/2025

Website: https://www.jointheportauthority.com/jobs/16012636-manager-operations-safety Job ID: 63032 Department: Chief Health & Safety Office Location: Jersey City, NJ

Description: About the Role: The Office of the Chief Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) plays a vital role in furthering the mission of the Port Authority by ensuring the workplace meets all occupational health and safety legal expectations and actively supports the highest quality occupational health and safety programs to ensure the safe movement of the Port Authority’s customers, partners, employees, and stakeholders every day. Under the direction of the Deputy General Manager, Agency Safety Management, the Manager of Operations Safety will be responsible for developing, evaluating and administering Operational Safety programs and services for the Agency; oversee Agency compliance with federal, state and local operational safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage professional and technical staff performing complex evaluations implementing Safety Programs, Fire Safety, Public and conducting incident and accident investigations.
• Participate at internal and external meetings and on internal committees to represent the interests of the Agency Safety Management.
• Oversee the daily administration of the Operational Safety Units and administer the employee performance management program.
• Assist with the development of divisional metrics, performance reporting, project management and continuous business improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and support the advancement of divisional strategic goals aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities.
• Respond to emergencies, incidents, and crises across all facilities on a 24/7/365 basis, as necessary.
• Provide timely and expert guidance on matters related to operational safety. Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in science, Public and Occupational Health, Operational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 7 years practical experience in the Public and Occupational Health and/or Operational Safety field with at least 3 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with NYC Fire Code, NYC Department of Building Codes, and Uniform Fire Code.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Desired Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience with OSHA, NY & NJ Occupational Health, Public Health and Safety codes and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and to successfully manage projects from inception to completion.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook365.
• Ability to work with staff at all levels.
• Certifications: CHST and or TSSP.
• Credentials such as a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional or Registered Environmental Health Specialist or equivalent though not required are considered a plus. Selection Process: The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
• Compensation & Benefits: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.
• How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply for this job by clicking on the “Apply Now” button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. About The Port Authority: Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country.
• The agency’s network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty-three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Equal Opportunity Employer The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.