System Safety/Security Manager

PRTC•Alexandria, VA

3h•$109,434 - $142,264•Onsite

About The Position

This position manages agency-wide safety and security activities, policy development, data collection and analysis and safety and security enforcement and training. The System Safety & Security Manager develops VRE’s System Safety Program Plan in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and in accordance with 49 CFR Part 270. This role is responsible for the oversight, administration, and compliance of all responsibilities described within the Plan, ensuring overall implementation and the safety of passengers, employees, emergency responders, the community served, and VRE’s property by carrying out safety management responsibilities outlined in the Plan. The position also supports and manages insurance issues, policy development, data collection and analysis, and safety and security enforcement and training related to the System Safety Program Plan. Additionally, the manager reviews Site Safety Plans for capital projects, maintenance projects, and regular operational services and administers VRE’s safety and security certification process in accordance with established FTA, FRA, and VRE requirements. The role implements and manages VRE’s risk hazard analysis program and completes internal audits to track and mitigate potential safety issues. The System Safety & Security Manager develops and manages VRE’s TSA Security Training Program in accordance with 49 CFR Part 1570 and 1582. This position manages VRE’s annual insurance renewal, including preparing all application documents and data for carrier consideration, providing VRE’s safety presentation to underwriters, responding to underwriter’s operational questions, and completing annual payment requests. The manager also oversees contracts for safety and security consultant services, security officer services, and disaster management services, as well as ongoing small purchases for safety-related supplies and security systems. The role develops and manages full-scale emergency drills, MSF exercises, and classroom training for local first responders, federal agencies, and internal VRE staff. The System Safety & Security Manager assists supervisor and senior management’s effort to continue to imbue a positive safety culture across the enterprise by recommending, developing, initiating, and managing safety and security projects targeted to a wide array of diverse internal and external stakeholders. This position manages VRE’s infrastructure protection program, including the access control system, surveillance camera system, and third-party security guard contracts. The manager ensures effective relationships with regional first responders, representing VRE on appropriate regional committees and directly administering and managing VRE’s award-winning Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Program for first responders. The role manages the department’s efforts to ensure organizational awareness and compliance with VRE’s System Safety Program Plan through training events, compliance reviews with department managers, and the recommendation of policy or program enhancements. The System Safety & Security Manager coordinates and facilitates VRE’s engagement with relevant components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including TSA and the Federal Air Marshals. The position participates in and provides support as needed for special events. The manager promotes and contributes to a positive customer service experience, maintains a healthy and safe working environment, and embraces and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and culture. Other duties and responsibilities are assigned as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local transportation laws, regulations, guidelines, and practices
Knowledge of railroad operating rules, FRA regulations
Knowledge of customer service principles
Proficiency using technology and systems, and tools to include Microsoft Office and Outlook
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to present information orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences
Skill in managing multiple complex programs, contracts, and initiatives
Skill in statistical and trends analysis and presentation
Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Professionalism and skill in dealing effectively with diverse individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as with external stakeholders and customers
Ability to build, foster, and encourage inter-departmental cooperation and trust
Ability to work both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary departmental teams, and to respond to a variety of conditions without direct supervision
Ability to handle stress, maintain an even temperament and demonstrate confidence when making decisions in the best interest of the passenger, VRE and the railroads
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
Demonstrated success performing job duties and responsibilities directly related to those of position including public safety, security, public sector program management, and contract/project management
Experience managing and/or coordinating programs and projects, prioritizing work, and ensuring program delivery aligns to business goals and objectives
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to present information orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences
Proficiency using technology and systems, and tools to include Microsoft Office and Outlook
Attainment/renewal of Roadway Worker Protection and Rules certifications on CSX, NS, and Amtrack Railroads within one year of job placement
Must possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and always maintain a safe driving record during employment with VRE
Ability to work the flexible hours demanded by a transit operation environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline
FTA Transit Safety and Security Certification
Public sector/transportation/rail experience

Responsibilities

Develops VRE’s System Safety Program Plan in collaboration with Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and in accordance with 49 CFR Part 270; responsible for the oversight, administration, and compliance of all responsibilities described within the Plan, ensuring overall implementation and the safety of passengers, employees, emergency responders, the community served, and VRE’s property by carrying out safety management responsibilities outlined in the Plan
Supports and manages insurance issues, policy development, data collection and analysis, and safety and security enforcement and training related to the System Safety Program Plan
Reviews Site Safety Plans for capital projects, maintenance projects, and regular operational services and administers VRE’s safety and security certification process in accordance with established FTA, FRA, and VRE requirements
Implements and manages VRE’s risk hazard analysis program and completes internal audits to track and mitigate potential safety issues
Develops and manages VRE’s TSA Security Training Program in accordance with 49 CFR Part 1570 and 1582
Manages VRE’s annual insurance renewal including preparing all application documents and data for carrier consideration, providing VRE’s safety presentation to underwriters, responding to underwriter’s operational questions, and completing annual payment requests
Manages contracts for safety and security consultant services, security officer services, and disaster management services as well as on-going small purchases for safety-related supplies and security systems
Develops and manages full-scale emergency drills, MSF exercises, and classroom training for local first responders including police, fire, EMS, and K9 units as well as federal agencies and internal VRE staff
Assist supervisor and senior management’s effort to continue to imbue a positive safety culture across the enterprise by recommending, developing, initiating and managing safety and security projects respectively targeted to a wide array of diverse internal and external stakeholders to ensure VRE continues to meet and exceed its goals and expectations for continuous improvement
Manages VRE’s infrastructure protection program, including the access control system, surveillance camera system and third-party security guard contracts
Ensures effective relationship with regional first responders; including representing VRE on appropriate regional committees (MWCOG’s Passenger Rail Safety Subcommittee and RESF-1) and the direct administration and management of VRE’s award winning Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Program for first responders
Manages the department’s efforts to ensure organizational awareness and compliance with VRE’s System Safety Program Plan through training events, compliance reviews with department managers and the recommendation of policy or program enhancements to further facilitate compliance
Coordinates and facilitates VRE’s engagement with relevant components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including TSA and the Federal Air Marshals
Participates in and provides support as needed for special events such as Surveys, Operation Life Saver Trains, Manassas Rail Festival, Clifton Day, Meet the Management functions, and service disruptions
Promotes and contributes to a positive customer service experience
Maintains a healthy and safe working environment
Embraces and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and culture
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned