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Safety Oversight Officer Washington DC

Safety Oversight Officer (Rail)
District of Columbia Department of Transportation

Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, 20009, United States
Posted on:
July 1, 2010
Category:
Transportation
Experience:
5-7 years

CS-2101-13
$72,010 - $92,782

The DC Department of Transportation is currently accepting applications for a new and exciting opportunity within the Progressive Transportation Services Administration. The qualified person shall serve as a District of Columbia representative for the Tri-State Oversight Committee which is the State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Primary responsibility of this position is to administer the federally-compliant rail state safety oversight program for (WMATA) and all DC transit systems including the DC Circulator and Capital Bike Share Program.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Compliance with federal program requirements provided in the 49 CFR Part 659 from the Federal Transit Administration, and effectively implement oversight responsibilities for future fixed guide way rail transit projects.
• Develop, implement and evaluate program policies, procedures and standards to determine program service levels and enhancements.
• Monitor and the development of the DC streetcar safety and security program to ensure that policies and procedures are being followed, that goals and objectives are met, and effectively; take corrective action as necessary.
• Monitor and stay abreast of technological, legal and operational changes that affect the activities and work processes of the (SSOA) program; make recommendations for and develop and carry out improvements to the program to meet changing mission parameters and requirements.
• Provide management and oversight of Program Management Consultant (PMC) resources necessary to develop and implement the State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) program. Interact with state and external stakeholders to fulfill program requirements.
• Develop and implement safety protocol for Capital Bike Share Program with a contractor.

Educational Requirement/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Safety, Transportation, or Physical Science or related field is highly desirable
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the management, administration, planning and oversight of system safety and environmental management activities within a major diversified transportation program.
• Certification as a safety professional is highly desirable.

For complete posting details and how to apply; please visit www.dchr.dc.gov. Click on “Employment Opportunities” and search by job reference #16402. Only persons who officially apply will be considered.
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