Assistant Chief Safety Officer - Rail

Maryland Transit Administration Assistant Chief Safety Officer

• Rail ( Administrator VI-0886) Office of Safety Management and Risk Control Executive Service
• Grade21
• This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
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The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team. Description The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Chief Safety Officer

• Rail to support and advance the agency's commitment to safe, reliable, and compliant rail transportation services across the state.

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is mandated by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to develop, implement, and administer a comprehensive Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) for all FTA-regulated operations and by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to develop, implement, and administer a comprehensive System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) for all FRA-regulated operations. The Assistant Chief Safety Officer

• Rail plays a critical leadership role in fulfilling these mandates.

This position oversees activities and requirements related to PTASP and SSPP implementation for all MTA rail modes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Core responsibilities include hazard management, safety event response oversight, safety risk mitigation, and continuous monitoring of safety performance across Metro, Light Rail, Maintenance-of-Way (MOW), and MARC Train operations. Responsibilities The Assistant Chief Safety Officer

• Rail will :
• Manage and administer PTASP and SSPP activities as they relate to all MTA rail operations.
• Ensure all required safety activities, documentation, and reporting are carried out in alignment with program objectives and federal mandates.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Safety Officer and Deputy Chief Safety Officer
• Operations to develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidance for MTA's rail safety programs.
• Oversee compliance with:

• FTA 49 CFR

  Parts 673 and 674
• Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) Rail Safety Oversight Program Standard (RSOPS)

• FRA 49 CFR

  Part 270, including event reporting, workplace safety, and system safety management for MARC Train
• Lead safety-related coordination with Metro, Light Rail, MOW, and MARC Train leadership to support a robust Safety Management System (SMS) and promote a strong, positive safety culture.
• Guide hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation activities to ensure rail safety risk is maintained as low as reasonably practicable.
• Support safety event investigations and ensure corrective actions are effective, timely, and compliant.
• Monitor and assess rail system safety performance, preparing reports, dashboards, and recommendations for executive leadership.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work

• Six years of experience in rail safety, compliance and enforcement of State and Federal occupational safety and health laws, regulations, and standards.

Two years of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures. 1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Managers should foster a positive safety culture by leading with integrity and establishing departmental safety practices and procedures for all employees. Managers should attend and participate in safety meetings and adhere to and enforce all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Ensure employees are properly trained and provided with personal protective equipment to conduct their job functions in a safe manner. Report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety. Collaboratively work to mitigate reported hazards in a timely manner. Conduct safety risk assessments and/or job hazard analyses as needed. To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

To Apply:

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority. Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

Note:

Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/ . Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711 TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service

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Issue Date:

04/28/2026