DEPUTY CHIEF RISK, CORPORATE SAFETY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT (RISK MANAGEMENT)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Works closely with the Chief Risk, Corporate Safety, and Asset Management Officer to develop and implement Metro's Risk Management, Safety Management, and Asset Management programs to manage enterprise risks with a balanced approach to risk insurance and financing; and to mitigate hazards, injuries, and accidents by ensuring compliance with federal, state and local safety regulations.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 27th, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Supports the Chief Risk, Corporate Safety, and Asset Management Officer in the establishment and development of policies, procedures, goals, performance measures, and strategies for Risk, Safety, and Asset Management
• Leads the overall development, implementation, and administration of Metro's transit safety functions and compliance activities including Construction Safety, Transit Operations Safety programs, Occupational Health and Safety programs, agency safety plans, and programs mandated by state and federal laws
• Directs Metro's Risk Management functions, including General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Excess Liability, and Builders Risk; operates Metro's insurance company PTSC-MTA (Public Transportation Services Corporation-Metropolitan Transportation Authority) Risk Management Authority (PRMA) efficiently and effectively, maintaining compliance with the California Labor Code where applicable
• Leads the development, implementation, administration, and review of all aspects of Metro's asset management objectives and initiatives; improves the quality of Metro information regarding its asset inventory and improves the prioritization of SGR (state of good repair) investments
• Directs the establishment and implementation of long-range Safety, Continuity of Operations, Risk Management, Asset Management and Management Audit Services' goals, financial strategies, budget, plans, and priorities, and establishes department standards of performance
• Partners with the Chief Risk, Corporate Safety, and Asset Management Officer to ensure that department program and plans are in compliance with applicable risk, safety and asset management laws, rules, codes and regulations; resources are effectively managed; and corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner to ensure compliance
• Assesses and mitigates agency risks related to Metro's reputation, property, employees, emergencies, disruption, and third-party bodily injury and property damage
• Advises and makes recommendations to the Chief Risk, Corporate Safety, and Asset Management Officer, CEO (Chief Executive Officer), and Board of Directors on safety and related environmental issues; provides recommendation on issues
• Directs the development of programs for insurance underwriters to provide coverage for Metro's loss exposure and establishes insurance and indemnity requirements for all construction projects, agreements, MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding) to control and manage risk exposure
• Contributes to the direction on comprehensive transportation safety design reviews to identify and mitigate hazards in facilities, systems, and equipment design and implementation
• Contributes to the direction on external and internal audit functions to ensure completion in accordance with established policies and procedures, and completion of mandated audits
• Coordinates with intra-agency departments to ensure that safety, risk management, and asset management programs are effectively developed and implemented
• Prepares and presents written and oral reports to executive management, the Board of Directors, outside agencies, and the public
• Represents Metro on safety, continuity of operations, risk management, and audit issues at meetings, conferences, and public events
• Provides guidance, coaching, mentoring, training, oversight for development of staff, and consulting services to internal Metro departments on safety, insurance, and indemnity matters
• Advocates Metro's safety vision; approves and adopts the agency's safety rules, policies, and procedures; communicates safety expectations; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of the entire agency

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Public Administration, Engineering, Business, Accounting, in a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

• Five years of relevant executive management-level experience administering programs and plans in the areas of safety, risk management, and/or asset management for a public agency

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job- related essential functions
• Must have a Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certificate from the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) within two years of hire
• Licensed Risk Manager preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected

• Experience leading and directing multidisciplinary teams across multiple departments in the areas of Risk Management and/or Occupational Safety projects and programs.
  
  
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, goals, performance measures, and strategies for Risk Management and/or Occupational Safety projects and programs.
  
• Experience managing a large works' compensation self-administration/ self-insured program for a public entity.
  
• Experience directing the development and management of an extensive insurance portfolio, which includes Excess Liability, cyber liability, property environmental, CCIPs (Contractor Control Insurance Programs), and OCIP's (Owner Controlled Insurance Program).
  
• Experience establishing and implementing safety plans, policies, procedures, and safety standards to mitigate and reduce risks.
  

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of safety management including transit safety, system operations safety, fire/life safety, industrial hygiene, and occupational health
• Theories, principles, and practices of risk management, loss control, risk finance, litigated and non-litigated claim handling, budgeted, accounting and financial management principles
• Theories, principles, and practices of asset management, budgeting, financial, operational, audit methodology, and ethics
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations for risk, safety and asset management, including FTA (Federal Transit Administration) regulations for Safety and Asset Management, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) provisions, procurement rules, etc.
• California state law regarding the labor code as it relates to Workers' Compensation, tort, CalOSHA (California Occupational Safety and Health Administration), FEHA (Fair Employment and Housing Act), and CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission)
• Principles of finance, public budgeting, and insurance company operations
• Modern leadership and management practices

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things):

• Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a large unit with various functions
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Working collaboratively with peers and external parties
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending creative solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Supervising, motivating, and training assigned staff
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Communicating complex problems and issues simply

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets
• Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making decisions in stressful situations or under uncertainty
• Think and act independently
• Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Write clearly and convincingly
• Speak articulately and clearly in public
• Plan financial and staffing needs; make financial decisions within a budget
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Compile and analyze complex data
• Represent Metro before elected officials and the public
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• Work after designated regular hours in case of special assignments or emergencies

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Standing
• Walking
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at benefits.metro.net

Closing Date/Time: 6/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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