Safety and Security Manager (Manager II)

Job Description and Duties Under the administrative direction of the Chief of Safety and Security, the Manager II (Safety and Security Manager) is responsible for executing the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) safety and security programs and initiatives in support of the Authority’s strategic direction. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating activities that support the Authority’s occupational safety, system safety, emergency management, and security programs. The Manager II supervises safety and security staff, oversees program implementation, monitors performance, ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, Authority policies, and industry best practices, and provides operational leadership to support the Authority’s strategic safety and security objectives. The incumbent collaborates across the organization to promote continuous improvement, strengthen safety culture, and ensure consistent execution of safety and security initiatives. This is a 12-month limited term position, which may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process. 1. Describe your experience leading safety, security, emergency management, or regulatory compliance programs within a transportation, construction, infrastructure, or other complex operational environment. In your response, include your experience supervising staff, establishing priorities, and ensuring organizational objectives were achieved. 2. Provide an example of a significant safety, security, or operational challenge you managed or led. Describe your role, the stakeholders involved, the actions you took, and the measurable results or improvements that were achieved. 3. Describe your experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives, policies, or management systems that improved organizational performance, regulatory compliance, or safety culture. Include any experience working with Safety Management Systems (SMS), risk management, performance metrics, or continuous improvement programs. 4. Describe your experience collaborating with executive leadership, contractors, regulatory agencies, and external partners to achieve organizational goals. How did you build relationships, resolve competing priorities, and maintain accountability across multiple stakeholders? Applications received without the SOQ may not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process. For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Experience managing professional staff and multidisciplinary teams. • Experience developing, implementing, or overseeing occupational safety, system safety, and security or emergency management programs. • Experience leading organizational change and fostering a positive safety culture. • Experience implementing or managing Safety Management Systems (SMS) and enterprise risk management programs. • Experience developing organizational metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and executive dashboards to monitor safety and security performance. • Experience interpreting and applying regulatory requirements, including Cal/OSHA, OSHA, DIR, and FRA. • Experience developing policies, procedures, performance measures, executive reports, and recommendations while collaborating with executive leadership and diverse stakeholders. • Experience managing large and complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. • Experience overseeing consultants or contractor performance and contract compliance. • Experience managing or supporting safety and security programs within transportation, rail, transit, heavy civil construction, public infrastructure, or similar regulated industries. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive briefings and presentations. • Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and with external agencies. • Ability to exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities, and make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment. • Experience with business intelligence tools and performance reporting (Power Bi or similar platforms) • Experience supporting emergency response, business continuity, or incident management activities. • Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or comparable certifications are desirable.