Utah Transit Authority

Description

At UTA, safety is at the heart of everything we do. As our Drug & Alcohol Program Administrator, you will play an essential role in protecting our workforce, riders, and communities through the effective administration of federal and company drug and alcohol programs. This highly visible position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience supporting Human Resources, Safety, or compliance-focused programs who thrives at the intersection of regulatory administration, employee relations, training, project management, and data analytics. As a trusted subject matter expert and Designated Employer Representative (DER), you will help ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing regulations, partner with leaders across the organization, oversee vendor and contractor compliance, and leverage data-driven insights to strengthen programs and support informed decision-making. If you are passionate about maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, fairness, accountability, and workplace safety while managing impactful projects and complex regulatory requirements, we invite you to bring your expertise to UTA.

As the Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator, under the direction of the Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, you will:

• Administer drug and alcohol testing programs in accordance with federal regulations.

• Maintain strict confidentiality in very sensitive personnel matters.

• Develop and provide training to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding the application of the drug and alcohol policy and programs.

• Monitor contractors and vendors for compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations.

• Analyze data, survey results, and other metrics to develop reports, charts, and presentations.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations and UTA drug and alcohol policy

• Serve as a Designated Employer Representative (DER).

This is an on-site position at our headquarters office in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, and requires regular on-call and after-hours availability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/LICENSES

• Must have two years’ experience providing professional support to Human Resources, Legal, or Safety client groups.

• Must have experience in project management.

• Experience supporting DOT drug and alcohol testing program administration preferred.

• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) preferred.

• Experience with drug and alcohol record keeping software preferred.

• Experience in a Union environment preferred.

• Must have a Bachelors in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field.

• Must have a valid Utah driver's license with no more than four moving violations in the past three years. Cannot have more than one violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last ten years.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Moderate to advanced knowledge of DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations (preferred).

• Advanced level proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Intermediate level proficiency in MS Outlook, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Beginner level proficiency in Microsoft Access (preferred).

• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal skills using tact, discretion, courtesy and patience.

• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Experience in training development and delivery.

• Possess advanced written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate sensitive information verbally and in writing using tact, diplomacy, patience, and confidentiality within all levels of the organization.

• Must pay close attention to detail and be able to analyze and interpret technical information.

• Must be able to work in a team environment and with individuals under stressful situations.

• Must be able to work independently.

UTA Competencies:

• Social Acumen – Exhibiting strong Emotional Intelligence skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Navigating conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.

• Develops Self & Others – Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.

• Ensures Fairness – Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.

• Safety – Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment.

• Integrity – Acting with honesty, strong ethics, and accountability and taking responsibility for actions and mistakes.

• Belonging – Creating a culture where employees are seen, heard, valued and safe to be authentic.

• Teamwork – Building strong teams that create an environment where everyone’s unique skills and perspectives contribute to shared purpose , connection and achievement of goals.

• Empowerment – Creating a workplace environment where people are properly resourced and motivated to do their best in solving problems and taking ownership of their work.

• Accountability – Taking ownership of self-actions, decisions and performance.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate: $73,300.00 or more, depending on experience.

If interested, apply before: Open until filled, Candidates who apply before September 30th, 2026, will be given priority

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).

• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.

• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.

• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.

• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.

• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.

• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.

• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).

• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.

• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.

• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.

• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.

• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile.

• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

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Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

Summary

Under the direction of the Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, the Senior Drug and Alcohol Program Specialist administers drug and alcohol testing programs in accordance with federal regulations. Maintains strict confidentiality of very sensitive personnel matters. Develops and provides training to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding the application of the drug and alcohol policy and programs. Monitors contractors and vendors for compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations. Analyzes data, survey results, and other metrics to develop reports, charts, and presentations. As a subject matter expert for DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations and UTA drug and alcohol policy, serves as a Designated Employer Representative (DER).