Director, Transit Safety & Security (LinkUS)

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 115,398 - 135,762; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Supplemental and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

COTA Bus Pass

Wellness Initiatives

On-Site Chair Massage

On-Site Health Coach

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio De

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) seeks a Director, LinkUS Safety & Security to lead all safety and security activities across the LinkUS Program, including BRT corridors and related capital projects. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and drive the development of the SSCP, SSMP, and SSCVR, serving as the primary liaison with the FTA and PMOC during OP 22 reviews.

This role partners with Safety & Risk leadership to integrate safety into project lifecycles,

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, Security, Construction Management, Transportation, Public Administrator or related field.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible transit or capital project safety/security experience; three years leading safety/security functions on complex projects.
• Credentials such as TSSP, CSP, PSP, CPP, CISA or equivalent preferred; OSHA 30-hour Construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety and Security Governance (OP-22) across LinkUS program and coordinate with FTA and PMOC.
• Own SSCP, SSCVR, SSMP baselines and lead certification efforts with consultants and CMAR.
• Integrate safety into lifecycle by managing hazard analyses, change control, training, and readiness for revenue service.

Skills

Safety governance

OP-22 compliance

Risk assessment

Certification leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) seeks a Director, LinkUS Safety & Security to lead all safety and security activities across the LinkUS Program, including BRT corridors and related capital projects. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and drive the development of the SSCP, SSMP, and SSCVR, serving as the primary liaison with the FTA and PMOC during OP 22 reviews.

This role partners with Safety & Risk leadership to integrate safety into project lifecycles,