Director of Safety and Risk Management; DOT Executive IV

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Executive Service Recruitment

The incumbent will serve at the pleasure of appointing authority.

You must be a current MDOT Government employee to apply.

This is a position‑specific recruitment and is open to Maryland Department of Transportation Government employees who meet the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligibles will be used to fill this Maryland Aviation Administration position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) is the owner & operator of both BWI Thurgood Marshall and Martin State Airports, serving over 27 million passengers annually.

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The MAA is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Safety and Risk Management (DOT Executive IV) within the Office of Safety and Risk Management at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall Airport).

The Director of Safety and Risk Management (DOT Executive IV) primary responsibility is to ensure safety for Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) employees, tenants, concessionaires, airline personnel and all customers and passengers that travel to, through, and from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Martin State Airport (MTN).

• Providing executive leadership and strategic direction for the Office of Safety and Risk Management, overseeing Maryland Aviation Administration's (MAA) comprehensive safety program and ensuring a safe environment for employees, tenants, concessionaires, airline personnel, customers, and passengers.
• Directing and managing major safety programs, including compliance with federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) laws, regulations, and policies.
• Leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the federally required Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring enterprise-wide integration of safety policies, risk management practices, and safety performance initiatives.
• Establishing and maintaining safety policies, procedures, standards, and communication strategies that promote a proactive safety culture and support regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Providing executive oversight of safety risk management activities, including hazard identification, risk assessments, risk mitigation strategies, and monitoring the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Directing management and professional staff responsible for implementing safety programs, regulatory compliance activities, investigations, inspections, and organizational safety initiatives.
• Serving as the principal safety advisor to the Executive Management Team and Office Directors by providing expert guidance on operational safety, regulatory compliance, emerging risks, and strategic safety initiatives.
• Collaborating with airlines, tenants, concessionaires, contractors, and other airport stakeholders to promote compliance with airport‑specific safety requirements and industry best practices.
• Developing and evaluating short- and long‑term safety and risk management plans using data analysis, trend identification, performance metrics, and industry best practices to improve organizational safety performance.
• Overseeing the administration and integrity of safety management databases and reporting systems to ensure accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of safety performance indicators and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring safety trends, analyzing operational data, and recommending policy, procedural, and program improvements to reduce organizational risk and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Directing the planning, development, and administration of budgets for safety initiatives, risk mitigation projects,…