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Description
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Executive Service Position *This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority* Chief of Occupational Safety & Health Division (DOT Executive V) YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Homeland Security and Occupational Safety is seeking to fill an executive service position for the Chief of Occupational Safety & Health Division (DOT Executive V)
throughout the state. This position is open to anyone who meets the preferred qualifications below.
Nature of Work: This position is the State Highway Administration (SHA) key point of contact for overseeing and managing all aspects of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for the agency. This position is considered the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Occupational Safety and Health, as well as the agency's designated Risk Manager. The Chief of OSHD serves as the SHA representative to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Safety Commission and sits on the Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association (MTBMA) Safety Committee. This position is also the main point of contact for the State Employee Risk Management Association (SERMA) and the Injured Workers' Insurance Fund (IWIF). As the Chief of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHD), this position implements policies, procedures, programs, and guidelines that assist in providing employees, consultants, contractors, and visiting public a workplace free of recognized hazards.
As the Chief of OSHD, this position oversees the OSHD team of 4 Regional Occupational Safety Managers (ROCM) and 13 OSH Compliance Program Specialists (CPS), throughout the state of Maryland. This position is responsible for providing OSH related information to the Director and Deputy Director of OHSOS for dissemination
at Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings. The Chief of OSHD is responsible for the development, implementation, and review of the SHA Policies, Programs, Procedures, and plans for agency-wide use. This position serves as the point of contact
for the various electronic software solutions utilized by OSHD, such as but not limited to Safety Management Suite, commonly known as SMS, MSDSonline, Safety Reports, and any additional safety software solutions. The Chief of OSHD will be responsible for responding and assisting with large scale events regarding OSH such as, but not limited to Hazardous Materials (HazMat) events, catastrophic workplace events that lead to serious injury, to include death, and/or where an event requires incident command to either perform as the Safety Officer or as a OSH SME advisor to the Incident Commander. The Chief of OSHD will develop, implement, and review the progress of various metrics, including, but not limited to, lagging indicators, leading indicators, and/or an audit of the current Safety Management System. Additionally, will work with IWIF and State Employee Risk Management Administration (SERMA) to ensure that injury events, programs, and procedures are in place and trending in a positive direction. The Chief of OSHD will report directly to the Deputy Director of OHSOS. This position includes a high level of duties and responsibilities that require adherence and must be addressed to prevent potential outcomes such as loss of life, loss of equipment, and loss of public image and trust.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.
"The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the Sixth consecutive year."
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Qualifications
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EDUCATION: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience in administration or professional work in Safety/Risk Management and supervisory experience. Two and a half (2 ) years' experience in Occupational Safety and Health, which must include OSHA training, policy development, or implementation.
NOTES:
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the minimum qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
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Licenses & Certifications
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Candidate must possess a driver's license valid in the state of Maryland. Industry recognized Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC) or Industry Specialist certification from an approved OTI Center. CPR and First Aid Instructor OSHA 10- & 30-hour trainer for Construction and General Industry
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Additional Information
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification are considered essential emergency employees and are subject to emergency callback, 24 hours a day. Employee could be exposed to hazardous situations and poor weather conditions and will be expected to wear protective equipment.
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http:// www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experiences in 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.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in the application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa 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 H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
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/
).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SHA 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.
Issue Date: 11/25/2025
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Maryland Department of Transportation
$111,484.00 - $173,775.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
Nov 25, 2025