Senior Department Safety Risk Coordinator

Washington Metro Area Transit Authoritys (WMATA) Communications and Signaling department is looking for a dynamic senior-level safety professional to support our safety performance and improvement initiatives. The candidate will perform analyses and support our engineering, project delivery, and maintenance functions to identify potential hazards, evaluate safety compliance, and execute risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will be a focal point in enhancing our safety culture. If this sounds like you, we are excited to talk to you
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, System Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Quality Management, or a related field. Or in lieu of a Bachelors Degree, a High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of relevant safety experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be considered. Experience Minimum of 8 (eight) years of: experience in safety management, to include experience conducting inspections, safety data review/management, and coordination with staff to support compliance with established safety policies and procedures, experience with applying safety risk management methodologies, and. progressive experience with managing multiple concurrent projects Certification/Licensure Possession of a valid Drivers License
Preferred
Masters degree in Occupational Safety, System Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Quality Management, or a related field. Four (4) years of experience with the departments primary functions USDOT Transportation Institute Transit (TSI) Safety and Security Program (TSSP) certification World Safety Organization Certified Safety Specialist or certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Medical Group Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations. Mission Essential Designation
In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authoritys Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events. SUMMARY
As prescribed by the Agency Safety Plan, the Senior Department Safety Risk Coordinator leads the implementation of the Departments safety risk management processes, and supports implementation of safety policy, safety assurance activities, and safety promotion within the department. The Senior Department Safety Risk Coordinator directly leads the team of Department Safety Risk Coordinators in their department. This position may exist in various departments throughout the Authority. The incumbent leads facility and departmental safety committees and executes tasks and deliverables in support of the departments safety risk management business processes. The Senior Department Safety Risk Coordinator plays a critical role in implementing Metros Safety Management System (SMS). The incumbent also works directly with Safety Risk Management Program Specialists, to ensure the efficient movement of safety risk information throughout the organization. The Senior Safety Risk Coordinator may lead or direct the proactive identification, assessment and mitigation of safety risks, and may lead or direct the implementation of safety programs and may conduct or direct safety inspections and internal assessments. The incumbent reviews accidents/incidents and other safety data daily, partners with department leadership and safety committees and makes recommendations to address/resolve unsafe behaviors and workplace conditions and reduce risk to its lowest practicable level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Supervises a team of Department Safety Risk Coordinators and provides day-to-day guidance and direction to address and mitigate hazards and risk within the department. Leads the implementation and sustainment of Safety Risk Management, as described in the Agency Safety Plan (ASP), resulting in the proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of safety risks. Leads and supports the identification, documentation, and assessment of safety risks. Is accountable for the appropriate escalation of safety risks for mitigation. Performs direct oversight and monitoring, as described in the Agency Safety Plan (ASP), to verify risk mitigations are being followed (compliance) and working as intended (effectiveness). Ensures that all safety-related corrective action plans and mitigations are being managed and addressed in coordination with senior leadership, driving them to completion. Serving as a project manager for assigned departmental safety related projects. Assists the Accountable Executive or Chief Safety Officer (SMS Executive) in developing, implementing, and operating the agencys SMS, as directed. Consults with and advises the accountable leadership on the development of annual safety goals and objectives for their department/office in accordance with Corrective Action Plan (CAP) requirements. OTHER FUNCTIONS Leads their Department Safety Committee and ensure that hazards and risks brought forth are tracked and mitigated. Monitors and ensures safety incident investigations are thorough and completed per policy. Monitors the safety risk submissions for leading indicators of potential hazards, if applicable. Assists in maintaining documentation associated with the Agencys SMS and report on SMS-related activities at all respective STAT meetings (for COO offices). Works with the Department of Safety to coordinate the mitigation of risks across departments. Acts as the primary liaison for addressing safety findings, and the development of preventive and corrective actions.
Develops and sustains safety-related communication plans for staff, leadership and the executive team to be delivered on a regular schedule. Coordinates how safety related news will be communicated to staff. Briefs, as necessary, senior staff and helps to answer any questions staff might have.
Provides an oversight function to ensure that the department is actively working to correct deficiencies identified by safety assessments, ensuring risks are being mitigated and managed to protect employee and customer safety. Regularly directs and performs targeted internal assessments to verify the effectiveness of mitigations and identify areas for continuous improvement in the departme
The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience. Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
Skills and/or behavioral assessment
Personal interview
Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
Review of a current motor vehicle report Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation.

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