Training & Safety Instructor

Job Description:

Training & Safety Instructor

Description

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800+ employees with an over all operating budget of over 368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including its own Fire, Police, Community Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation system. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. To learn more, please refer to the Culver City Employee Association MOU (Download PDF reader) and the City’s Benefits Overview Guide

THE POSITION

**Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 15, 2025**

This position is responsible for effectively and efficiently planning, developing, administering, coordinating, and evaluating safety, security, and training programs and ensuring compliance with state and federal rules and regulations related to public transportation. Develops, coordinates, conducts, promotes and monitors safety and security programs for all Transportation employees in compliance with the Federal Transit Administration Public Transit Safety Plan and other governmental regulations. Some of the duties performed by incumbents of this position are as follows:

1. Develops, coordinates, conducts, promotes and monitors the training needs for Bus Operator Trainees and other City employees to attain/maintain a Commercial Driver License, Passenger Endorsement, and Verification of Transit Training (VTT) when applicable in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
2. Develops, coordinates, conducts and monitors the training needed for Bus Operator Trainees and other City employees to attain/maintain a Commercial Driver License. Passenger Endorsement; and Verification of Transit Training (VTT) when applicable in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
3. Trains and evaluates Bus Operators and conducts refresher training courses and post-accident follow-ups that comply with all City, State and other external mandates or regulations.
4. Assesses on-the-job performance through observation and training. Provides behind the wheel/on the road training for new and existing Bus Operators and other City personnel including those seeking specialized licenses.
5. Makes employment recommendations based on evaluations of at-will or probationary employees, as necessary. Completes performance review records discussing strengths and weaknesses of performance with new and existing Bus Operators.
6. Develops and presents classroom and field training. Develops, implements, and analyzes training program tools and recommends and implements program improvements. May use training aides such as audio-visual equipment, printing material, computer-based training tools, etc. Seeks out additional training aids/materials from various sources i.e. web- based training, new clips, etc.
7. Develops, utilizes, processes and/or maintains forms and records to ensure complete, timely, and accurate documentation of training records that meet all applicable rules and regulations.
8. Participates in Committee's to improve the safety of the Transit Operations Division
9. Marginal job functions include participating in the new hire process; operating a bus in-service to ensure coverage of all runs and participating in state and federal inspections and/or audits to ensure the department is in compliance with rules and regulations related to public transportation.

*Application Requirements:*

• A completed application must include a supplemental questionnaire, and a K-4 printout attached . Alternatively, an electronic version will also be accepted.
  
• Incomplete submissions will be disqualified.
  

Minimum Requirements-Education and Experience:

• Three (3) years of public transit operations experience including operating a bus, transit dispatching, and/or supervising a transit operation; and
• One (1) year of experience conducting, coordinating and developing employee safety training and development programs, inspections of equipment and related safety activities.

Within the preceding three(3) years, must possess a good driving record, which is defined as:

• No at fault accidents , warrants, records of negligence or recklessness in driving.
  
• No more than one (1) moving violation.
  
• No criminal convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  
• No traffic accidents reported on the DMV (K-4) printout. If a traffic accident reported on your DMV K-4 printout was not your fault, you must attach acceptable proof to your application to be given further consideration.
  

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license with Passenger Endorsement for 3 recent consecutive years.
• At the time of appointment, a California Verification of Transit Training Certificate will be required upon hire.
• Must possess Department of Transportation Safety Institute Instructors Course for Transit Trainers Certificate upon hire date.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components for placement on the eligible list.

• Written Test (weighted at 30%): Consists of Assessment Test and Written Exercise (Tentatively scheduled for the week of TBD).
• Performance Test (weighted at 40%): Determines ability to safely perform Transit Operations Supervisor activities. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of TBD).
• Oral Appraisal Interview (weighted at 30%): Evaluates education, training, and personal qualifications. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of TBD).
  Selection Process: The selection process will include the following to determine suitability for the position:
  Selection Interview with the Transportation Department Background and Reference check, including Live Scan fingerprinting, Medical Examination; candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination, which will include a drug screen. A positive pre-placement drug test, refusal or failure to test may result in rejection of the candidate.*PLEASE NOTE:* Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol regulations and are, therefore, subject to specific employment reference verifications prior to employment and random drug and alcohol screenings during employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent determination of eligibility of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen.
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at(310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).

Formore detailedinformationregarding thebenefits associated with this position, click on the following link:
https://www.culvercity.org/jobs

*Refer to the ‘Salary and Benefits’ tab to view the current Benefit Summary Guide
*Refer to the ‘Rules and Resources’ tab for the applicable MOU

Closing Date/Time: 8/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$86,777.60 - $105,934.40 Annually