Maryland Department of Transportation
Deputy Director, Office of Environment, Safety & Risk Management (DOT Executive
Maryland Department of Transportation, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Overview
Deputy Director, Office of Environment, Safety & Risk Management (DOT Executive IV) at the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). This Executive Service position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available. Responsibilities
Manage, oversee, and implement a comprehensive environmental compliance program to ensure all MDTA facilities and projects comply with applicable federal and state environmental laws, regulations, and internal policies. Manage and oversee the development and implementation of a systematic approach to minimizing and mitigating the environmental impact of operations at all facilities in consultation with the MDTA’s Environmental Counsel, senior engineering, and operations managers. Assess potential risk liabilities and create programs to control liability. Oversee MDTA’s Vehicle Accident Management Program, including investigation and analysis of hazardous conditions and accidents for injury claims as well as the contributing factors. Oversee the Substance Abuse Testing Program and the Commercial Driver’s License Substance Abuse Testing Program. Manage a team of 12 employees, including two managers. Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Safety Management, Risk Management, Environmental Science, or other relevant field. Experience: Seven years of demonstrated experience in environmental or safety/risk management disciplines. Three years of this experience should include supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, and developing policies and/or procedures. The Ideal Candidate Will Possess
Knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety/risk management, asset control/damage recovery laws and regulations. Demonstrated experience in effectively supervising, developing, and mentoring a professionally diverse team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to build trusting working relationships with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse work environment. Two years of experience working in the Federal Government. Licenses & Certifications
Applicants must possess a Driver’s License valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application. Application Process
Please apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Resumes cannot be substituted for the online employment application. Paper applications will not be accepted. Additional Information
Notes: The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace; employees are subject to the State’s Substance Abuse Policy, including possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks. The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit. For education obtained outside the U.S., provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service and attach it to the application. The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new H-1B visas due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. MDOT/MDTA is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are provided upon request. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Benefits
MDTA offers benefits including healthcare, dental, long-term disability, flexible work schedules, and more. See the MDOT benefits page for details: https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
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Deputy Director, Office of Environment, Safety & Risk Management (DOT Executive IV) at the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). This Executive Service position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available. Responsibilities
Manage, oversee, and implement a comprehensive environmental compliance program to ensure all MDTA facilities and projects comply with applicable federal and state environmental laws, regulations, and internal policies. Manage and oversee the development and implementation of a systematic approach to minimizing and mitigating the environmental impact of operations at all facilities in consultation with the MDTA’s Environmental Counsel, senior engineering, and operations managers. Assess potential risk liabilities and create programs to control liability. Oversee MDTA’s Vehicle Accident Management Program, including investigation and analysis of hazardous conditions and accidents for injury claims as well as the contributing factors. Oversee the Substance Abuse Testing Program and the Commercial Driver’s License Substance Abuse Testing Program. Manage a team of 12 employees, including two managers. Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Safety Management, Risk Management, Environmental Science, or other relevant field. Experience: Seven years of demonstrated experience in environmental or safety/risk management disciplines. Three years of this experience should include supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, and developing policies and/or procedures. The Ideal Candidate Will Possess
Knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety/risk management, asset control/damage recovery laws and regulations. Demonstrated experience in effectively supervising, developing, and mentoring a professionally diverse team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to build trusting working relationships with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse work environment. Two years of experience working in the Federal Government. Licenses & Certifications
Applicants must possess a Driver’s License valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application. Application Process
Please apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Resumes cannot be substituted for the online employment application. Paper applications will not be accepted. Additional Information
Notes: The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace; employees are subject to the State’s Substance Abuse Policy, including possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks. The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit. For education obtained outside the U.S., provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service and attach it to the application. The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new H-1B visas due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. MDOT/MDTA is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are provided upon request. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Benefits
MDTA offers benefits including healthcare, dental, long-term disability, flexible work schedules, and more. See the MDOT benefits page for details: https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
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