Senior Director, System Safety (7371)

About the role

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is seeking a Senior Director, System Safety (7371). The position oversees the Accident Prevention & Investigation Department and the Operations Safety Department, ensuring FRA compliance and reporting activities. It also involves leading innovation and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Accident Prevention, Investigation, and Operational Safety:

  • Establish department goals and programs to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Ensure high staff morale and adequate manpower and staff training.
  • Interpret Authority Policy and support the development of Agency Safety Plan.
  • Supervise daily activities of Directors, develop goals, assign tasks, ensure implementation, and provide training and support.
  • Manage budgetary planning and spending for Operating and Capital expenses.
  • Ensure compliance with FRA, FTA, SSO, and NTD.
  • Work with staff to review accident and incident trends and develop campaigns to reduce trends.
  • Promote safety and support other departments' safety needs.
  • Support development and compliance with operation practices, training, and vehicle maintenance.
  • Provide safety oversight and consultation for infrastructure improvements and maintenance.
  • Support union/management Safety Committees.
  • Ensure FRA compliance and reporting activities.
  • Interface with regulatory agencies and personnel.

• Safety Innovation & Environment:

  • Oversee Occupational Safety and Environmental Management (OSEM).
  • Lead organization-wide sustainability programs.
  • Oversee comprehensive safety statistics and reporting systems.
  • Develop and implement innovative safety technologies and methodologies.
  • Coordinate cross-functional safety and environmental initiatives.
  • Manage relationships with external partners.
  • Provide strategic guidance on data visualization and reporting.
  • Lead change management initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations.

• Addl / Discipline Responsibilities:

  • Manage relationships with external partners.
  • Provide strategic guidance on data visualization and reporting.
  • Lead change management initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations.

• Other Duties:

  • Ensure compliance with FTA and PennDOT SSOA audit requirements.
  • Emergency Management liaison and coordinate drills and other activities.
  • Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Safety Officer.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Act as Acting Chief Safety Officer as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety Management, Operations Management, Emergency Management, Transportation, Business Management, Quality Management, Systems Management, or related field.
• At least fifteen (15) years' experience in System Safety, Transportation Operations, Occupational Safety, Environmental Compliance, or Emergency Management or equivalent EHS fields.