Maryland Department of Transportation

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Director of Environment, Safety and Risk Management (DOT Executive III) – Grade 23 Executive Service (This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority) • *MVA Promotional Only** (You must be a current Contractual, State Temporary or Career Service employee of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration) The Director of Environment, Safety and Risk Management (DOT Executive III) has a critical role in MVA’s Management team. This position provides direction and guidance to all MVA personnel relative to environmental, safety, risk management and compliance. Some of the essential duties of the Director of Environment, Safety and Risk Management include, but are not limited to the following: • Serving as the agency’s expert Environmental Compliance • Managing and overseeing the implementation of a comprehensive environmental compliance program to ensure that all MVA facilities as well as MVA projects comply with applicable federal and state environmental laws, regulations and internal policies • Managing and overseeing a robust 3rd party Environmental Auditing program to provide validation to the MVA’s overall compliance efforts • Managing and overseeing the creation, implementation and modification of policies, procedures and operating guidelines to comply with frequent changes to applicable environmental regulations and laws • Managing and overseeing the development and implementation of a systematic approach to minimizing and mitigating the environmental impact of operations at all facilities in consultation with the MVA’s Counsel and Facilities Management and Engineering • Overseeing and managing safety and risk management responsibilities to include development, implementation and management of the Risk Management program • Management and oversight of the MVA’s Safety and Risk Management Program to include assessment of potential risk liabilities; create, implement and manage programs to control liability; work with senior management in the development of programs for their area to reduce risks and potential losses • Identifying staffing needs as well as when organizational adjustments are needed within the office • Managing the oversight and evaluation of contractor performance and apply liquidated damages and/or other disciplinary actions if necessary • Determining employee relations and/or morale issues, the root cause or the issue, developing a resolution and communicating with the employee and/or supervisor of the action(s) taken and performing follow-up as needed The current vacancy exists at MDOT MVA in the Office of Financial Management, which is located in Glen Burnie, MD. (Anne Arundel County). This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, Public Administration, or a related field Experience: Seven (7) years of professional experience in environmental compliance, environmental program management, occupational safety, risk management, or a related field. Three (3) years of experience in managerial or supervisory roles overseeing environmental, safety, or risk management programs within a complex organization. The ideal candidate will possess: • Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations. • Demonstrated expertise in environmental compliance • Strong leadership and management skills • Experience conducting and managing environmental and safety audits • Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities • Proficiency in risk management • Exceptional communication skills. • Strong policy development skills • Experience managing contractor performance • Ability to diagnose and address employee relations or morale issues • A strategic, forward-thinking mindset Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which may require the operation of a motor vehicle. Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), CEP (Certified Environmental Professional), ARM (Associate in Risk Management) or similar credentials are highly desirable. To Apply: Submit a DTS-1 application online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd/promotionaljobs . The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted. Applications submitted online must be received by 11:59 PM if a closing date is noted. If you have general questions regarding employment opportunities with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), please call 410-787-7719. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. Education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). The MVA is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1BVisa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. The MVA is an equal opportunity employer. The MVA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit. The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge. Relay Service: 1-800-201-7165 TTY: 1-800-492-4575 EEO/AA Employer Issued: 12/05/2025