Sr. Safety Risk Management Program Specialist

1 week ago

Washington, United States Washington Metro Full time

Sr. Safety Risk Management Program Specialist

Job ID:

240729

Location:

DC/MD/VA Metro Locations

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

12/13/2024

12/20/2024

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

Marketing Statement:

Metro (WMATA) is seeking an ambitious and organized candidate to join as a Senior Safety and Risk Program Specialist within the Office of Safety Risk Management. This Senior Safety and Risk Program Specialist will play a critical role in facilitating Metro¿s Safety Management System by supporting the Safety Risk Management process. This role will support strategic initiatives to address Metro¿s most pressing risks and drive continuous improvement efforts. The right candidate is a highly organized, and a proactive problem solver with excellent written and oral communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Bachelor¿s Degree Occupational Safety, System Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Quality Management, or a related field.

Experience

  • Seven (7) years of experience with administering safety management programs, quality management programs, or applying safety risk management methodologies. Progressive experience with managing multiple concurrent projects.

Certification/Licensure

Preferred

  • Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certification

  • Experience with ISO Quality Management Systems

  • Lean Six Sigma Certification

  • Master¿s Degree in Systems Management, Engineering, Safety Management, or related field of study

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 Authority¿s 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

Working closely with senior management, the Sr. Safety Risk Management Program Specialist implements the Safety Risk Management component of WMATA¿s Safety Management System (SMS). The incumbent develops end-user friendly processes; leads implementation through training, coaching, and mentoring; facilitates Executive Safety Committees, measures effectiveness with metrics based on key performance indicators; and collects feedback that is used to drive continuous improvement. The incumbent delivers a robust Safety Management System (SMS) that applies the Military Standard Safety Methodology (MIL-STD-882E), prioritizes safety risks; allocates resources against them; measures progress against performance targets; and adjusts to account for lessons learned. The incumbent partners with leadership to foster a culture where employees are comfortable reporting safety concerns, which are then captured, analyzed, and dispositioned in a manner that is formalized and transparent. Additionally, the incumbent oversees the creation and delivery of regular reports that provide a clear picture of top safety risks, the actions being taken in response, and input as to whether these actions are working as intended through metrics, which serve to inform decision making by senior management. The Safety Risk Coordinators embedded throughout WMATA report indirectly to the incumbent, who provides oversight, guidance, and direction to their activities to establish a smooth flow of safety risk information throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Leads development and implementation of the Safety Risk Management process using industry best practices such as MIL-STD-882E System Safety Standard Practice and oversees the coordination of efforts between Safety Risk Coordinators throughout the Agency to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks in accordance with WMATA¿s Agency Safety Plan.

  • Determines the Key Performance Indicators and established the metrics associated with Metro safety performance to measure the effectiveness of Safety Risk Management and enable data driven actions that result in continuous improvement.

  • Facilitates Executive Safety Committees that ensure leadership have the information needed to make informed decisions and to ensure that resources are allocated in a manner that maximizes value in the form of reducing safety risk as low as reasonably practicable.

  • Ensures clear and balanced communication of safety risks to internal and external stakeholders

  • Develops proactive internal and regulatory risk minimization action plans for real and theoretical risks. Utilizes understanding of the scientific basis for workplace injury and illness prevention programs, adverse events, and/or knowledge of risk management tools to assess benefit versus risk.

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 of an interview.

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