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Director, Safety, Security, & Quality Control (QA/QC)

Salary

$111,484.00 - $173,775.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

8032-MTA-DIRSSQA-01/26

Department

Maryland Transit Administration

Opening Date

01/08/2026

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Description

Maryland Transit Administration

Director, Safety, Security, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

DOT Executive V

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 meaningful, mission-driven, and directly contributes to the safety and success of one of the largest transit systems in the United States?

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Director of Safety, Security & Quality Assurance to lead all safety, security, and quality functions for the $2 billion, 16-mile Purple Line Light Rail Project.

This executive-level role reports to the Chief Safety Officer and oversees the full lifecycle of safety and security certification, directs the MTA’s Purple Line Safety Team, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements throughout design, construction, testing, commissioning, and revenue service. The Director serves as the primary liaison to the State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) for the Purple Line and leads multiple multidisciplinary committees and working groups.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the safety and quality foundation of a major new light rail system from concept to operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Security Leadership

•Direct the Safety and Security Certification Program for the Purple Line.

•Establish and maintain safety policies, procedures, and compliance processes.

•Identify, analyze, and resolve hazards throughout all project phases.

•Provide regular updates and reports to the State Safety Oversight Agency.

•Chair the Safety & Security Certification Committee and the Fire/Life Safety & Security Committee.

Design, Construction & Commissioning Oversight

•Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with safety and security criteria.

•Oversee commissioning activities during design, construction, testing, and system startup.

•Ensure facilities, systems, and equipment meet design specifications and operational requirements.

•Review Safe Work Plans and oversee the Concessionaire’s Construction Safety & Security Program.

Engineering & Technical Compliance

•Review construction drawings, specifications, and engineering packages for safety and security compliance.

•Conduct safety-engineering assessments and support development of certifiable items.

•Implement Safety & Security Certification Program Plans and verify readiness of safety-critical elements

Revenue Operations Safety Oversight

•Review Concessionaire Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) compliance.

•Oversee Concessionaire compliance with SSOA Rail Safety Oversight Program Standard (RSOPS) and relevant federal regulations.

•Review various SMS documents and processes including but not limited to: safety event investigations, safety risk assessments, drills and exercises, corrective action plans, hazard management, internal safety reviews, etc.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

•Lead implementation of the Quality Management System Plan.

•Ensure contractor and subcontractor adherence to QA/QC requirements.

•Lead weekly Quality Status meetings and approve Nonconformance Reports.

Emergency Response & Incident Investigation

•Coordinate with emergency response agencies and ensure they are trained on Purple Line hazards and procedures.

•Lead or participate in accident and incident investigations.

•Support OSHA compliance and emergency response readiness.

Research, Standards & Administrative Duties

•Monitor emerging technologies, codes, and best practices related to transit safety and quality.

•Support development of engineering manuals, guidelines, and lessons-learned

•Oversee construction safety and security programs, including review of Safe Work Plans and OSHA compliance.

•Provide regular reports and updates to the State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA).

•Direct the implementation and monitoring of the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure QA/QC compliance across all project phases.

•Review and approve Nonconformance Reports and ensure corrective actions are completed.

•Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with contractors, consultants, emergency responders, and internal/external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

•Demonstrated leadership in large-scale transportation or infrastructure projects.

•Knowledge of FTA Safety & Security Certification processes and QA/QC guidelines.

•Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Notes

1. Position is Essential and subject to 24/7 call in.

2. Safety experience, or transit/construction experience, may be substituted on a year for year basis for one year of the required experience.

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.

Safety Statement

Managers should foster a positive safety culture by leading with integrity and establishing departmental safety practices and procedures for all employees. Managers should attend and participate in safety meetings and adhere to and enforce all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Ensure employees are properly trained and provided with personal protective equipment to conduct their job functions in a safe manner. Report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety. Collaboratively work to mitigate reported hazards in a timely manner. Conduct safety risk assessments and/or job hazard analyses as needed.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

Licenses & Certifications

Public Transportation Safety Certification Program (PTSCTP) - Rail preferred but must be achieved within 3 years of hire.

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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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.

Employer

Maryland Department of Transportation

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Website

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