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Occupational Health Specialist

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Posted: 1/19/2026

Location Name: RTS Monroe

Wage Max: 26.00 Hourly

Wage Min: 22.00 Hourly

Position Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Shift: Monday - Friday

Make a difference in employee safety, health, and well-being. The Occupational Health Specialist plays a vital role in supporting employee health services while ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys meaningful work, values confidentiality, and thrives on organization and coordination.

In this role, you'll support the Occupational Health Department by conducting DOT/FTA-regulated drug and alcohol testing, maintaining accurate medical documentation, and coordinating required health examinations for safety-sensitive employees. You'll also provide essential administrative support that keeps operations running smoothly.

Compensation: $22.00/hr. - $26.00/hr. (depending on experience)

Why You'll Love Working Here Staying Healthy

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage - Click here to view current medical plan rates (through 3/31/2026) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17IA7wJrDeBz2ldZ7NSOyRveq\_RV393BJ/view?usp=sharing)

+ Dental & Vision insurance currently offered at no cost

+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Feeling Secure

+ Pension Plan

+ NY State Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Disability Insurance

+ Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

+ Group Specified Disease & Hospital Insurance

Work-Life Balance & Perks

+ Paid Time Off:3 weeks + 2 additional days upon hire (with more earned after 1 year)

+ Paid Holidays

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ On-site Fitness Center (open 24/7)

+ Employee Wellness Program

+ Culture & Inclusion Council

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

+ Verizon Wireless Discount

+ BJ's Wholesale Club Discount

+ …and more!

Essential Functions:

+ Conduct and schedule drug and alcohol tests at the main office and regional locations.

+ Perform general office duties, including answering phones, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, data entry, filing, and managing supply inventory.

+ Schedule 19A examinations, return-to-work, and fit-for duty exams for safety sensitive employees in collaboration with contracted occupational health providers.

+ Track and collect 19A forms, HIPAA releases and request medical documentation as required.

+ Maintain all 19A files, ensuring accuracy and compliance NY State Department of Motor Vehicle & Traffic Law.

+ Communicate safety-sensitive employee work status (cleared, restricted, or out of service) to appropriate departments.

+ Collaborate with the Leave Administrator to secure and process FMLA, Disability, and Workers' Compensation documentation.

+ Uphold the highest level of confidentiality in handling sensitive employee health information and ensure all records are maintained in a HIPPA-compliant manner.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

+ Three (3) years' experience working in a medical office setting.

+ Minimum ofthree (3) years of experiencein a medical office or similar healthcare setting.

+ Valid NYS Driver's Licenserequired (for regional travel in a company vehicle).

+ Certification in drug and alcohol collections preferred;training will be providedif not currently certified.

+ An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to learn internal systems.

+ Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

+ Demonstrated discretion when handling sensitive medical and personnel information.

+ Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Work Location & Schedule:

+ Primary location:1372 E. Main St., Rochester, NY

+ Occasional travel to surrounding counties required for drug and alcohol testing.

+ This is anon-site positionand is not eligible for hybrid work due to employee-facing responsibilities.

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 is frequently 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 frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 20 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. 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.