Senior Director, Occupational Health & Operations

Senior Director, Occupational Health & Operations

Job :

251051

Location:

MD-Metro Bldg New Carrollton

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

03/03/2026

- 03/12/2026

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

** Job Description*
* ** Marketing Statement:*
* The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Occupational Health & Wellness (OHAW) Department seeks a seasoned Senior Director of Occupational Health & Operations to provide strategic leadership for its Clinical Services Program, Business Operations, and 24'hour Drug & Alcohol Compliance Program. In this multifaceted role you will ensure the effective organization, staffing and execution of comprehensive occupational health programs. You will drive continuous improvement and outcomes management, oversee budgets and financial reporting, and coordinate operations training, emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance efforts across these functional areas.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and highly collaborative leader with deep experience in occupational medicine, health program management and compliance with OSHA, DOT/FTA and other federal and local regulations. You excel at building and mentoring high'performing teams, managing complex budgets and procurement, and serving as a trusted advisor on best'practice medical policies and wellness initiatives. Your strong communication and customer'service skills enable you to partner effectively with labor unions, transit divisions and external stakeholders to promote a culture of health and safety throughout Metro's workforce

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Minimum*
* ** Education*
* + Bachelor'sdegreein

Public

Health, Health care Administration,Business orPublic

Administration or related field

+ In lieu of Bachelor degree a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in health-related services, human resource management or business operationswithdirectresponsibilitiesandoversightoftheoperationalbudgetandstaff management may be considered

** Minimum*
* ** Experience*
* + Ten (10) years of operational and managerial experience in health-related services, human resource management or business operations with direct responsibilities and oversight of the operational budget and staff management. This must include two (2) years of operational experience working inan

Occupational

Medicineenvironment.

Also,musthavedemonstrated managerial and organizational skills necessary to direct and oversee a multidisciplinary department

** Minimum*
* ** Certification/Licensure*
* + Must acquire WMATAContracting

Officer Technical Representative Certificationwithinthree (3) months of hire date and maintain this certification while in this job.

** Preferred*
* ** Qualifications*
* + Master'sdegree inPublic

Health, Health Care Administration ,Businessor Public Administration or related field

+ Six(6) yearsofexperienceinadiversifiedmedicalofficewithexperienceand/or knowledge of occupational medicine principles including workers compensation

+ Experiencewithandknowledgeoffederalregulatoryprovisionsof Department of Transportation , Federal Transit Administration ,Federal Motor Carrier  Safety Administration,Occupational Safety and Health Act and other relevant laws of the jurisdictions within which the Authority operates

+ Experience and knowledge of Workplace drug and alcohol testing programs (Code of Federal Regulations Part
40),Employee Assistance Programs,Wellness Programsandthe Americans with Disabilities Act

+ Experience working orcollaboratingwithUnions

+ Knowledgeofthefederal contractor/governmentprocurementprocess

+ Certificationinhearingconservation(Certified Occupational Hearing  Conservationcertified) and completion of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health approved spirometry course

** Medical Group*
* Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required.  The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

** Summary*
* The Senior Director, Occupational Health & Operations is responsible for the effective leadership, guidance, organization and staffing of a multifaceted department, with direct oversight of the…