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Deputy Chief Safety Officer

Salary

$131,040.00 - $212,742.40 Annually

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00393

Division

Metro Transit

Department

System Safety

Opening Date

12/03/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website. (http://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and prior to Covid provided more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

Under the direction of the Chief Safety Officer, responsible for monitoring, managing, and developing hazard management, safety assurance, safety culture, and both tactical and strategic safety initiatives to develop Metro Transit as a world-class safety program. Supports the daily Chief Safety Officer’s goals and objectives, assists agency leadership, and drives safety key performance indicators. Interfaces regularly and coordinates with transit contractors, operations staff, agency departments, and external stakeholders. Builds a strong presence within the agency as a dependable, responsive safety resource that derives consistent decision-making processes and delivers risk and safety assessments through documented formal reports. Leads safety staff and provides oversight to other agency departments to ensure processes conform to documented plans and procedures. Facilitates the development and implementation of safety continuous improvement, reviews and approves after-action plans, communicates corrective actions, and assists the Chief Safety Officer with establishing annual performance indicators, division budgets, and seeks means to improve agency safety metrics.

Priority will be given to applications received on or before December 17, 2025. The posting may close any time after this date.

What you would do in this job

+ Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned areas of responsibility and assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates resources, reviews schedules, approves projects, procedures, and programs.

+ Coaches, trains, and motivates staff; works with individual staff to develop performance plans; assesses task assignments, work products, and evaluates staff performance; and implements or recommends training and professional development classes.

+ Responsible for the direction and implementation of the agency’s safety management system strategy and processes. Assists in the risk identification and mitigation process for system safety. Assists in the development and drafting of policies, procedures, and plans necessary to effectively execute Metro Transit’s Agency Safety Plan.

+ Drives mitigations and closure for Corrective Action Plans, audit findings, and incident investigations to foster and lead a proactive safety culture, emphasizing continuous improvement with safety processes, procedures, and reporting for all agency departments.

+ Interface frequently with agency project and operational contractors, promote safety and safe work practices with labor members, consultants, and external partners to timely address safety issues and concerns.

+ Lead and/or promote the agency's Safety Management System elements and safety awareness campaigns to engage employees and stakeholders to promote a culture of safety.

+ Provide visibility and engagement, promoting employee involvement in safety programs through committees, feedback mechanisms, and recognition programs.

+ Sponsor and drive continuous improvement for an agency's data management and safety process software platform(s) to establish a consistent and comprehensive system that maintains consistent processes, real-time records, and updates for safety tasks or project progress, provides comprehensive records of safety metrics, incident status, corrective actions, audit findings, inspection reports and compliance activities.

+ Support the Chief Safety Officer with division-level administrative strategy, process work products, department goals, budget development and rationale, staffing and organizational strategies, and workflow assessments and improvements.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of experience in safety, business administration, operations management, large program or project management, or a closely related field with five (5) years supervisory/management experience and completed education in safety management, engineering, transportation or a related field.

+ High school diploma and thirteen (13) years of required experience, including (5) years of supervisory/management.

+ Associates degree and eleven (11) years of required experience, including (5) years of supervisory/management.

+ Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years of required experience, including (5) years of supervisory/management experience.

+ Master's degree and seven (7) years of required experience, including (5) years of supervisory/management experience.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications)

+ Senior roles in transit safety, operations, emergency management, or compliance.

+ Experience in agencies with strong regulatory oversight.

+ Participation in developing or managing a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).

+ Leading cross-functional safety committees and safety audits.

+ Public Transit Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) Certification

+ Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certification

+ Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

+ Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership, team development, and decision-making in complex operational environments

+ Knowledge of methods for creating, implementing, and sustaining standards, processes, and procedures recognized as best practices.

+ Knowledge of principles and applications of critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving in safety and operational settings.

+ Knowledge of business writing, report preparation, and documentation standards.

+ Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) safety and security regulations, MNOSHA/OSHA standards, and related local codes and rules.

+ Skilled in influencing, motivating, and developing productive working relationships across departments, teams, and stakeholder groups.

+ Skilled in building and maintaining effective partnerships with management, staff, contractors, vendors, and outside agencies.

+ Skilled in collecting, evaluating, and interpreting complex data and information from multiple sources.

+ Skilled in monitoring and managing program and project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.

+ Skilled in preparing and delivering clear, concise written and oral communications, including presentations and reports.

+ Skilled in using computers and standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

+ Ability to provide effective leadership in dynamic operational settings with competing priorities.

+ Ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to develop data-driven recommendations and solutions.

+ Ability to foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.

+ Ability to represent Metro Transit and the Safety Division with professionalism, credibility, and sound judgment.

What you can expect from us:

+ We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

+ We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

+ We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

+ Career advancement opportunities.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Union: Non-Represented Grade M

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:

Office environment with periodic travel to bus, rail, and maintenance facilities. May require attendance at Council and community meetings.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.

2. We rate your education and experience.

3. We conduct a structured panel interview.

4. We conduct a selection interview.

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a background check, which verifies education and employment, covers driving record and any criminal record. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a background check which verifies education and employment if not verified previously. If the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards, you must pass a pass a criminal background check. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email [email protected] .

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic

+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

+ parking at many job locations

+ fitness centers at many job locations

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important thatyour application shows all relevant education and experienceyou possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

+ Yes

+ No

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How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other

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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

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Which of the following best describes your level of education and experience relevant to the Deputy Chief Safety Officer requirements.

+ High school diploma AND 13+ years of required experience.

+ Associate's degree AND 11+ years of required experience.

+ Bachelor's degree AND 9+ years of required experience.

+ Master's degree AND 7+ years of required experience.

+ None of the above

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Do you have 5+ years of supervisory/management experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your experience. Type N/A if not applicable.

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Please describe your experience in transit safety, operations, emergency and/or compliance. Type N/A if not applicable.

08

Please describe your experience working with agencies with strong regulatory oversight. Type N/A if not applicable.

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Please describe your experience with developing or managing a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and/or leading cross functional safety committees and audits. Type N/A if not applicable.

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Please indicate what certifications listed below that you have.

+ Public Transit Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) Certification

+ Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certification

+ Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

+ None of the above

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Please describe your experience promoting and supporting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees. Type N/A if not applicable.

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Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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