Safety Manager

Full-Time, Exempt

$126,146.00 to $157,682.00 Annually

Are you mission-driven and ready to make a real difference in your community? MTD is hiring a Safety Manager to help lead safety initiatives that support our mission: to provide safe, appealing, equitable, and environmentally responsible transit services to Santa Barbara’s South Coast.

In this vital role, you will help implement and oversee safety systems that protect our passengers, employees, and the public—while partnering across departments to support MTD’s culture of safety and ensure safety is embedded in everything we do.

• Lead and enhance our Safety Management System (SMS)
• Advance safety processes through the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
• Contribute to development and maintenance of Emergency Preparedness and business recovery programs
• Design and conduct safety education and training programs, including around industry emerging technologies and battery electrification
• Collaborate with facilities and capital projects teams to ensure State of Good Repair of agency assets related to safety
• Gain valuable experience with environmental compliance.
• Help foster a proactive, safety-first culture across the agency

• Experience in transit or transportation safety, safety, risk management, or a related field
• Eagerness to lead, learn, and collaborate
• Passion for public service and community impact
  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage (minimal employee monthly premiums)
• 401(k) with a 10% employer contribution (not a match—a full contribution)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and paid days off (PDO)
• Free bus passes for employees and dependents
• A supportive, collaborative workplace that values innovation, initiative, and impact

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a purpose-driven agency making a difference every day, and experience an exciting and fulfilling career, apply now by submitting an application, resume, cover letter, and analytical writing sample. For additional information on the position, please see the job brochure.

This recruitment is open until filled. First review of candidates will be on March 30, 2026. The District will move forward with interviews ASAP via virtual format. Final interviews will be conducted in person at SB MTD Main Offices in Santa Barbara, CA.

Position overview is not construed to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by his/her supervisor, department head or general manager.

All applications will be evaluated on their related work experience and education

qualifications. MTD will invite the most qualified candidates to participate in an oral

interview. MTD application must be fully completed and clearly show that the minimum

requirements are met. Any questions on the application that are unanswered may cause

you to be excluded from the selection process. All statements made on the application

are subject to investigation and verification. Any invalid applications are subject to

disqualification.

The selection process will include one or more of the following:

• Application Review
• Oral Interview
• Written Tests / Computer Skills Tests
  

The process includes a job specific pre-employment physical and drug screening under

Department of Transportation regulations to be completed by an industrial health clinic

of MTD’s choice, criminal background screen, and verification of employment. All offers

of employment are conditional upon successful completion of the pre-employment

process.

In order to comply with the provision of this law, all applicants prior to placement, must provide proof of work eligibility and attest that they are a citizen, permanent resident alien, or otherwise authorized to be employed.