Company Information:

Regional Transit Service (RTS) is a regional transit authority established by New York State with more than 1,000 employees who proudly serve customers and business partners in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Recognized as one of the best-run transit systems in the nation, RTS partners with the community it serves to provide vital, safe, and sustainable transportation services to nearly 8 million people each year. We carry out our mission by connecting our customers to jobs, school, healthcare, shopping, and recreational activities every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager of Health & Compliance is responsible for overseeing the occupational health compliance programs including 19-A medical requirements and the FTA Drug & Alcohol regulations. The manager will also ensure effective and compliant leave management systems are in place. This role will ensure that RTS remains compliant with all regulatory obligations, while also providing a positive environment for our employees to assist with managing their health and wellbeing.

SUPERVISES: Leave Administrator, Health Compliance Coordinator, Contracted Physician and services

SALARY: $75,000 - $80,000 annually (depends on experience)

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Staying Healthy: Medical, Dental (currently free) and Vision (currently free), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Feeling Secure: Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, NY State Deferred Compensation Plan, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Accident Insurance, Group Specified Disease Insurance and Hospital Insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO: 17 days upon hire; accrue additional time after 1 year), Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Verizon Wireless Discount, On-site Fitness Center open 24/7, Employee Wellness Program, Culture & Inclusion Council, BJ's Wholesale Club Discount, and more!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Management of 19-A medical compliance for all bus operators to include oversight of scheduling for biennial physicals, request for and collection of 19-A medical paperwork from employees as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, maintenance of all 19-A due dates in HCM, and communication with the appropriate parties when an applicant/employee becomes eligible/ineligible medically to perform work as a commercial bus operator/small vehicle operator for RGRTA.
• Oversight of all occupational health appointments/services including contracted provider hours, return to work appointments, flu vaccine administration, etc.
• Contract management of contracted services and vendors for occupational health services
• HIPAA compliance administrator and facilitate education for employees.
• Enforcement and compliance with Federal Transit Administration Drug and Alcohol Regulations as the Drug and Alcohol Program Manager. This includes acting as the primary contact for field support, random pool management and scheduling, and other testing referrals to include pre-employment, random, follow-up, post-accident, and return to duty tests, performing of such tests when required. Additionally, maintenance of follow-up testing schedules, auditing of all completed DOT and Non-DOT Custody and Control forms and Breath Alcohol Testing forms to ensure accuracy. Provide periodic in-service training with all Breath Alcohol Technicians & Urine Collectors, and manage positive test referrals to the Designated Employee Representative. Maintain all records and files according to DOT/FTA regulations, and preparation and management of NYS DOT and FTA Drug and Alcohol Program audits/reviews.
• Acts as the Authority’s Designated Employer Representative (DER).
• Oversight for record keeping for medical leaves of absence.
• Oversight of employee requests for Family Medical Leave and compliance with the US Department of Labor's Family Medical Leave Act to include review of employee requests, determination of eligibility, timely correspondence to the employee in response to his/her request, notification to supervisors of employees approved/denied for time away from work under the provisions of FMLA, communication with the US Department of Labor pertaining to FMLA matters as required.
• Management of the Transitional Duty Program to identify eligible employees, seek out potential assignments, and placement in the Program with appropriate follow up and communication to all appropriate parties.
• Management of the reasonable accommodation process and procedure.
• Instruction, certification, and re-certification of Breath Alcohol Technicians and Urine Specimen Collectors.
• Significant collaboration with benefits and well-being teams to decrease absenteeism and increase wellness among employees.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of New York State short-term disability, FMLA, ADA etc. with 3 to 5 years previous experience in human resources (HR) in a related role or occupational health or medical role
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Instructor Certification for DOT BAT & Urine Collection and Calibration Technician highly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience handling 19-A medical requirements and DOT Drug and Alcohol testing or strong medical or occupational health background.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to prioritize a high volume of work, multi-tasking, customer service, ability to meet deadlines on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must possess excellent personal computer skills including proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), internet, HCM software (UKG preferred), and other programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think critically and strategically; business insight.
• Adaptability; flexibility; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and act with discretion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 while using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, see, and use a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ability to travel to the surrounding counties and occasional commercial travel.

Availability to work off-shift hours as needed (early morning, evening hours, weekends)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees in accordance with state and federal law. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

RGRTA is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. RGRTA will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.