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Transportation Safety, Compliance and Training Manager

**Requisition Number:** 64884

**Location:** Boulder Colorado

**Employment Type:** University Staff

**Schedule:** Full Time

**Posting Close Date:** 22-Jun-2025

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Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a Transportation Safety, Compliance and Training Manager! This position ensures the University of Colorado is aligned with all Federal, State and Local regulations for the roughly 700 plated vehicles owned and maintained by the University. The role also ensures all operators of CU vehicles have all required licenses and certifications, and leads the training curriculum for motor vehicle operations.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Transportation Services provides comprehensive transit, fleet management, and maintenance to serve the faculty, staff, students, and visitors at the University of Colorado Boulder. The CU Boulder vehicle fleet numbers over 600; a robust transit system moving 1.4 million riders per year at the University of Colorado-Boulder campus; and guidance for driver operations for campuses located in Aurora, Boulder, and Denver.

As such, we have the unique opportunity to influence the impressions of every member of our university community and our visitors. We are team-oriented professionals, dedicated to meeting the needs of our community and providing the highest possible customer service. Experience dynamic growth, self-directed efforts, in a rewarding industry.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Safety and Compliance

+ Develop, implement and audit safety policies to ensure compliance with respect to Local, State, and Federal transportation regulations. Coordinate annual DOT bus inspections.

+ Responsible for driver training, safety and compliance, and bus safety and compliance.

+ Monitor and work with operations leadership on permissible driver hours in accordance with Federal hours of service rules and regulations in accident/citation appeal processes.

+ Identify potential Transportation safety issues or impacts caused by regulatory changes.

+ Review the components and procedures of the Buff Bus Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR).

+ Conduct regularly scheduled safety meetings with Drivers and Transportation Operations Leadership.

+ Provide support and respond to accidents and/or weather or other emergency situations involving Transportation.

+ Conduct both accident investigation and reconstruction to determine factors contributing to accident and other safety related incidents involving state, local and Federal transportation authorities.

+ Coordinate Reportable Accident Registry required by FMCSR.

+ Manage and update Driver Qualification Files ("DQFs").

+ Designated Employer Representative (DER) for CDL Drug & Alcohol Program.

+ Ensure pre-employment, random, post-accident, or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing is performed according to University and legal and regulatory guidelines.

+ Manage pre/post trip inspections, incident and accident, and fueling procedures.

Training

+ Coordinate training of campus CMV/CDL drivers and new drivers on Buff Bus routes with the Fleet Training Specialist.

+ Support the Fleet Training Specialist in the training and licensing of CU student drivers receiving their CDL.

+ Review and update the curriculum and certification process required of all new CU employees to drive a CU owned motor vehicle.

+ Develop new driving training programs to be offered to CU students, faculty and staff. These could include operations and safety training for electric vehicles; accident prevention training for anyone involved in an accident; safe driving training for those receiving a speeding or red-light violation.

+ Provide Bicycle Friendly Driver training.

What You Should Know

This is an in-person position with an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Friday during regular business hours.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $57,100 - $70,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

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Be adaptable. Be informed. Be Boulder.

What We Require

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

+ 1 year of professional safety experience in a workplace.

What You Will Need

+ Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).

+ Knowledge of the Hazardous Materials Regulations contained in 49 CFR.

+ Ability to build collaborative, collegial, and harmonious working relationships with professional peers, community constituencies, and external agencies/entities.

+ Effective social skills and ability to use clear and concise oral and written forms of communication.

+ Proven decision making, reasoning and analytical skills.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by **June 22, 2025** for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (http://colorado.edu/jobs) .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Transportation-Safety-Compliance-and-Training-Manager/64884 (https://apptrkr.com/6276986)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.