Safety/Risk Management and Security Program Lead (DOT Executive IV)

Maryland Department of Transportation; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking a Safety/Risk Management and Security Program Lead. This role focuses on ensuring comprehensive safety and security initiatives across the Maryland transportation system, involving collaboration with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in emergency management and safety training along with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid work schedule

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in emergency management and managing a safety/risk management program.
• Two years of experience in coordinating and delivering safety training courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safety/risk management program for MDOT and its modes.
• Serve as a liaison with law enforcement and emergency management professionals.
• Oversee MDOT Safety Council activities and develop health programs.

Skills

Emergency Management

Risk Management

Safety Training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Risk Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Operations

Job description

Description

OPEN RECRUITMENT

Executive Service Position

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)

If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver's license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland's toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission-connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled professional to serve as our next Safety/Risk Management and Security Program Lead in the area of Safety and Security. The Safety, Security, and Facilities Office strives to ensure cohesive and effective prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities across the MDOT enterprise, implementing an all-hazards approach in Emergency Management to address both natural and man-made threats. Additionally, protecting employees through risk management and implementing safety measures are also components of this position.

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the safety/risk management program for MDOT and its modes to ensure compliance and collaboration across the enterprise.
• Serving as a liaison with law enforcement, homeland security, and emergency management professionals both within MDOT and external to the Department (Federal, State, local, private).
• Representing MDOT and its modes on various committees, task forces, and work groups, with a focus on emergency management, homeland security, risk management, and employee safety.
• Developing, implementing, and managing safety and occupational health programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to protect employees.
• Facilitating the creation and updating of existing MDOT security plans, COOP, COB, emergency response plans, disaster recovery plans, office policies, and safety & security guidelines.
• Overseeing the activities of the MDOT Safety Council, which was developed and maintained to provide an effective safety and health program through safety and health awareness training, policy development, and compliance with State and federal regulations.
• Establishing annual goals, objectives, and performance measures to address workplace safety and health and reduce workplace illnesses, accidents, and injuries.
• Serving as MDOT's (TSO and Modes) Emergency Coordinator (EC) and State Emergency Operations Center representative (SEOC Rep).

This vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Safety, Security, and Facilities, which is located in Hanover, MD (Anne Arundel County).

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Safety/Risk Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Operations, or a related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in emergency management and managing a safety/risk management program (preferably in a transportation environment). Two (2) years of experience coordinating and delivering safety training courses.

Note: U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, you must provide complete and accurate information. 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 relevant experience to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties that 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.

Upon hiring, the following will be required:

Maryland Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification Federal Security Clearance if deemed appropriate.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
MDOT Maryland Port Administration (MPA) badge for Port of Baltimore access MAA/BWI Security/ Access Badge

Completion of the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:

• ICS 100: Introduction to Incident Command System
• ICS 200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• ICS 400: Advanced ICS
• ICS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
• ICS 800: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Completion of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

Additional Information

TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.

The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all relevant experience on your application. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 6/10/2025.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B 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 H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issued Date: 5/27/2025

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.