Senior Safety Officer

Maryland State Highway Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Senior Safety Officer to join their Executive Service team. This full-time position involves overseeing critical safety projects and implementing policies aimed at improving multi-modal safety across Maryland. The ideal candidate will have significant engineering experience and a strong leadership background, contributing to the agency's Vision Zero initiatives and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401k and pension plans

Educational opportunities

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of engineering experience, with at least five (5) years supervising staff.
• Preferred: Professional Engineering License, two (2) years in Federal or State Government.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-modal improvement projects across Maryland.
• Implement Vision Zero initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies related to Multi-Modal Safety.

Skills

Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

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Position Details

This position is part of the Executive Service at the Maryland State Highway Administration, Grade 24 (8032) SP# 25-80-01. The role reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer or their designee and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Responsibilities include overseeing multi-modal improvement projects across Maryland, implementing Vision Zero initiatives, and ensuring compliance with policies related to Multi-Modal Safety.

Pay Range

The pay range is provided by Maryland State Highway Administration and depends on skills and experience:
$102,426.00/yr - $165,372.00/yr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight (8) years of engineering experience, with at least five (5) years supervising staff.
• Preferred: Professional Engineering License, two (2) years in Federal or State Government.

Additional Information

Applicants must apply online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Resumes alone are not accepted; all relevant experience must be included in the application. The position requires background and reference checks, and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

MDOT offers comprehensive benefits, including health, leave, 401k, pension, transit, and educational opportunities. The role is full-time, with employment considerations including legal work authorization in the U.S. and adherence to equal opportunity employment policies.