Works closely with the Chief Risk, Corporate Safety, and Asset Management Officer to develop and implement Metro's Risk Management, Safety Management, and Asset Management programs to manage enterprise risks with a balanced approach to risk insurance and financing; and to mitigate hazards, injuries, and accidents by ensuring compliance with federal, state and local safety regulations.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 27th, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.- Supports the Chief Risk, Corporate Safety, and Asset Management Officer in the establishment and development of policies, procedures, goals, performance measures, and strategies for Risk, Safety, and Asset Management
- Leads the overall development, implementation, and administration of Metro's transit safety functions and compliance activities including Construction Safety, Transit Operations Safety programs, Occupational Health and Safety programs, agency safety plans, and programs mandated by state and federal laws
- Directs Metro's Risk Management functions, including General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Excess Liability, and Builders Risk; operates Metro's insurance company PTSC-MTA (Public Transportation Services Corporation-Metropolitan Transportation Authority) Risk Management Authority (PRMA) efficiently and effectively, maintaining compliance with the California Labor Code where applicable
- Leads the development, implementation, administration, and review of all aspects of Metro's asset management objectives and initiatives; improves the quality of Metro information regarding its asset inventory and improves the prioritization of SGR (state of good repair) investments
- Directs the establishment and implementation of long-range Safety, Continuity of Operations, Risk Management, Asset Management and Management Audit Services' goals, financial strategies, budget, plans, and priorities, and establishes department standards of performance
- Partners with the Chief Risk, Corporate Safety, and Asset Management Officer to ensure that department program and plans are in compliance with applicable risk, safety and asset management laws, rules, codes and regulations; resources are effectively managed; and corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner to ensure compliance
- Assesses and mitigates agency risks related to Metro's reputation, property, employees, emergencies, disruption, and third-party bodily injury and property damage
- Advises and makes recommendations to the Chief Risk, Corporate Safety, and Asset Management Officer, CEO (Chief Executive Officer), and Board of Directors on safety and related environmental issues; provides recommendation on issues
- Directs the development of programs for insurance underwriters to provide coverage for Metro's loss exposure and establishes insurance and indemnity requirements for all construction projects, agreements, MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding) to control and manage risk exposure
- Contributes to the direction on comprehensive transportation safety design reviews to identify and mitigate hazards in facilities, systems, and equipment design and implementation
- Contributes to the direction on external and internal audit functions to ensure completion in accordance with established policies and procedures, and completion of mandated audits
- Coordinates with intra-agency departments to ensure that safety, risk management, and asset management programs are effectively developed and implemented
- Prepares and presents written and oral reports to executive management, the Board of Directors, outside agencies, and the public
- Represents Metro on safety, continuity of operations, risk management, and audit issues at meetings, conferences, and public events
- Provides guidance, coaching, mentoring, training, oversight for development of staff, and consulting services to internal Metro departments on safety, insurance, and indemnity matters
- Advocates Metro's safety vision; approves and adopts the agency's safety rules, policies, and procedures; communicates safety expectations; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of the entire agency
May be required to perform other related job duties
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Public Administration, Engineering, Business, Accounting, in a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
- Five years of relevant executive management-level experience administering programs and plans in the areas of safety, risk management, and/or asset management for a public agency
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job- related essential functions
- Must have a Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certificate from the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) within two years of hire
- Licensed Risk Manager preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected
Experience leading and directing multidisciplinary teams across multiple departments in the areas of Risk Management and/or Occupational Safety projects and programs.
Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, goals, performance measures, and strategies for Risk Management and/or Occupational Safety projects and programs.
Experience managing a large works' compensation self-administration/ self-insured program for a public entity.
Experience directing the development and management of an extensive insurance portfolio, which includes Excess Liability, cyber liability, property environmental, CCIPs (Contractor Control Insurance Programs), and OCIP's (Owner Controlled Insurance Program).
Experience establishing and implementing safety plans, policies, procedures, and safety standards to mitigate and reduce risks.
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
- Theories, principles, and practices of safety management including transit safety, system operations safety, fire/life safety, industrial hygiene, and occupational health
- Theories, principles, and practices of risk management, loss control, risk finance, litigated and non-litigated claim handling, budgeted, accounting and financial management principles
- Theories, principles, and practices of asset management, budgeting, financial, operational, audit methodology, and ethics
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations for risk, safety and asset management, including FTA (Federal Transit Administration) regulations for Safety and Asset Management, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) provisions, procurement rules, etc.
- California state law regarding the labor code as it relates to Workers' Compensation, tort, CalOSHA (California Occupational Safety and Health Administration), FEHA (Fair Employment and Housing Act), and CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission)
- Principles of finance, public budgeting, and insurance company operations
- Modern leadership and management practices
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things):
- Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a large unit with various functions
- Determining strategies to achieve goals
- Working collaboratively with peers and external parties
- Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending creative solutions, and evaluating outcomes
- Supervising, motivating, and training assigned staff
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Communicating complex problems and issues simply
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets
- Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making decisions in stressful situations or under uncertainty
- Think and act independently
- Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
- Write clearly and convincingly
- Speak articulately and clearly in public
- Plan financial and staffing needs; make financial decisions within a budget
- Establish and implement policies and procedures
- Compile and analyze complex data
- Represent Metro before elected officials and the public
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
- This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Working Conditions
- Typical office situation
- Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
- Work after designated regular hours in case of special assignments or emergencies
Physical Effort Required
- Sitting at a desk or table
- Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
- Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
- Standing
- Walking
- Communicating through speech in the English language required
(TL)
