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Director - Technical and Safety Training

Salary

$104,519.00 - $162,800.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

8031-MTA-DTST-09/08

Department

Maryland Transit Administration

Opening Date

09/08/2025

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Description

Maryland Transit Administration

Director - T echnical and Safety Training

DOT Executive IV (8031)

Executive Service

This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority

Open to all qualified applicants

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?

The Maryland Department of Transportation , Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that supports the safety, development, and operational excellence of one of the largest transit systems in the United States. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Director of Technical and Safety Training.

The Director of Technical and Safety Training is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic planning, development, implementation, and oversight of all technical, safety, and regulated training programs across the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). This includes training for over 2,200 safety-sensitive employees and staff across multiple operational departments, including Bus, Metro, Light Rail, Mobility .

This position ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, MTA policies, and industry best practices. The Director oversees the development and delivery of initial and re-certification training, environmental and safety training, and specialized instruction for internal and external stakeholders who access MTA facilities and infrastructure.

The Director is also responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the agency-wide Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring accurate reporting and data integrity. This role plays a critical part in supporting MTA’s mission, vision, and strategic goals by fostering a culture of safety, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead and oversee all technical, safety, and professional development training programs for instructional staff across all MTA departments, ensuring consistent standards and continuous learning agency wide .

+ Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and agency training requirements.

+ Oversee the certification and re-certification of operators, controllers, supervisors, and maintenance staff.

+ Direct the implementation and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS).

+ Develop t raining using in-person, virtual, and hybrid models.

+ Su pport t he coordination of training for emergency preparedness, first responders, and major transportation events.

+ Support safety culture by conducting risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and ensuring proper use of PPE.

+ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure training access and compliance.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Extensive experience in transit operations, technical training, and safety compliance. Proven leadership in managing large-scale training programs and teams. Possess deep knowledge of federal and state transit regulations, with hands-on experience managing and delivering safety and compliance training . Experience with Learning Management Systems and data reporting is preferred.

Notes:

1. Thirty graduate semester credits from a college or university in the fields of HR administration, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests and measurements, or psychology may be substituted for one year of experience.

2. Paraprofessional HR experience or professional HR management work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute equivalent U.S. Armed Forces military service experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education .

Licenses & Certifications

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which 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.

Additional Information

To Apply:

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

Note:

Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/ .

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa 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 H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MTA 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, or any other protected status.

Issue Date: 09-09-25

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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