Chief of Safety and Security

State of California • Sacramento, CA

78d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent serves as the California High-Speed Rail Authority's (Authority) Chief of Safety and Security. This position is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of all activities under the Authority's Safety and Security Office. In addition, the incumbent administers and monitors the Authority's occupational and construction safety and security measures program through adherence to pertinent government safety and health and railway regulations, federal grant requirements, and industry best practices. The incumbent provides leadership and direction in establishing goals and objectives and sets the tone for professional and ethical conduct in the Safety and Security Office. This position is appointed by the Governor. In addition to submitting your State Application (STD.678), interested applicants must complete and file an appointment application online with the Office of the Governor. The online appointment application may be obtained directly from the Office of the Governor's website at https://govca.avature.net/en_US/GOVCACareers/JobDetail/30541. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies of federal, state, and local agencies, as well as federal and state legislation pertaining to the above duties.
• Effective and persuasive communicator, both orally and in writing, to all levels of officials and the public.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with the demonstrated ability for achieving positive results.
• Personal characteristics that include a commitment to teamwork and a collaborative attitude.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and organization required in the management of a government entity involved in the infrastructure delivery for a transportation project.
• Excellent management skills to direct an experienced professional staff.
• Ability to assimilate technical data, legal issues, risk parameters and human sensitivities, exercise sound judgment in evaluating alternative courses of action, and recommending the preferred direction in the best interests of the Authority.
• Significant experience in large complex capital programs and policy development.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Ability to represent the Authority in dealings with other government agencies and private entities in a way that reflects well on the Authority.
• Dependable, punctual, excellent attendance.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and calm professionalism in all situations.
• Experience directing safety programs involving heavy civil construction under federal and state regulations, including workplace rules and regulations as they pertain to safe work practices.
• Experience in developing and overseeing the delivery of high-level safety training.
• Experience in leading cultural change related to occupational safety.
• Experience developing program security and policing plans.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development and implementation of all activities under the Authority's Safety and Security Office.
• Administers and monitors the Authority's occupational and construction safety and security measures program through adherence to pertinent government safety and health and railway regulations, federal grant requirements, and industry best practices.
• Provides leadership and direction in establishing goals and objectives and sets the tone for professional and ethical conduct in the Safety and Security Office.

Benefits

• The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.
• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees