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NEOGOV · 23 hours ago

Director, Safety, Security, & Quality Control (QA/QC)

Baltimore City

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$111K/yr - $174K/yr

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Director of Safety, Security & Quality Assurance to lead all safety, security, and quality functions for the $2 billion, 16-mile Purple Line Light Rail Project. This executive-level role oversees the full lifecycle of safety and security certification and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements throughout design, construction, testing, commissioning, and revenue service.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Direct the Safety and Security Certification Program for the Purple Line

Establish and maintain safety policies, procedures, and compliance processes

Identify, analyze, and resolve hazards throughout all project phases

Provide regular updates and reports to the State Safety Oversight Agency

Chair the Safety & Security Certification Committee and the Fire/Life Safety & Security Committee

Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with safety and security criteria

Oversee commissioning activities during design, construction, testing, and system startup

Ensure facilities, systems, and equipment meet design specifications and operational requirements

Review Safe Work Plans and oversee the Concessionaire’s Construction Safety & Security Program

Review construction drawings, specifications, and engineering packages for safety and security compliance

Conduct safety-engineering assessments and support development of certifiable items

Implement Safety & Security Certification Program Plans and verify readiness of safety-critical elements

Review Concessionaire Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) compliance

Oversee Concessionaire compliance with SSOA Rail Safety Oversight Program Standard (RSOPS) and relevant federal regulations

Review various SMS documents and processes including but not limited to: safety event investigations, safety risk assessments, drills and exercises, corrective action plans, hazard management, internal safety reviews, etc

Lead implementation of the Quality Management System Plan

Ensure contractor and subcontractor adherence to QA/QC requirements

Lead weekly Quality Status meetings and approve Nonconformance Reports

Coordinate with emergency response agencies and ensure they are trained on Purple Line hazards and procedures

Lead or participate in accident and incident investigations

Support OSHA compliance and emergency response readiness

Monitor emerging technologies, codes, and best practices related to transit safety and quality

Support development of engineering manuals, guidelines, and lessons-learned

Oversee construction safety and security programs, including review of Safe Work Plans and OSHA compliance

Provide regular reports and updates to the State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA)

Direct the implementation and monitoring of the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure QA/QC compliance across all project phases

Review and approve Nonconformance Reports and ensure corrective actions are completed

Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with contractors, consultants, emergency responders, and internal/external stakeholders

Qualification

Safety & Security CertificationQuality Assurance & ControlTransportation Project LeadershipFTA Safety ProcessesAnalytical SkillsBilingualEmergency Response CoordinationIncident InvestigationCommunication SkillsDecision-Making Skills