The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.
Metra's Safety and Environmental Compliance Department is responsible for the implementation, oversight and coordination of the agency's passenger and employee safety programs. In addition to safety programs, the department oversees rail safety education and outreach programs and emergency evacuation training for first responders. The department is also responsible for reporting railroad incident and accident data to federal and state regulatory agencies. The department's environmental compliance function includes inspection and testing for environmental safety (air quality, hazardous materials storage, etc.) at Metra-controlled facilities. The department also oversees environmental mitigation, employee training and the agency's hazardous waste disposal program.
Reporting to the Manager of Safety Reporting and Risk Reduction, the Assistant Manager, Regulatory Compliance & Safety Analytics leads the Safety Compliance Analyst team and oversees safety data management, regulatory compliance reporting, and federally required safety programs related to railroad injuries, accidents, and incidents. This role leverages data and trend analyses to proactively identify safety risks, support mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. The Assistant Manager also supports safety-sensitive contracts and serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and effective communication.
The primary duties include: Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Safety Compliance Analysts by setting clear priorities, expectations, and performance standards. Direct the development and execution of project schedules, task plans, and timelines aligned with regulatory requirements, safety objectives, and agency-wide goals. Proactively assess project risks, make informed decisions, and drive corrective actions to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of safety data, analytical insights, and continuous process improvements. Collect, validate, analyze, and manage safety event data --including injuries, equipment incidents, grade crossing accidents, signal failures, and hours of service violations --and ensure accurate, timely reporting to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); coordinate with Safety Compliance Analysts to review, assign, and close events, ensuring data completeness and regulatory accuracy. Provide advanced administrative and analytical support for safety related service contracts, including cost estimating, scope development, and drafting contract specifications and Request for Proposals (RFP); oversee vendor performance, authorize invoices, monitor budgets, and evaluate service delivery to recommend efficiencies and process improvements. Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual safety reports using internal and external data sources, including KPIs, FRA injury ratios, and district, department, and craft level metrics; track safety milestones, identify emerging risks, and support development of mitigation plans and compliance deliverables. Serve as a primary point of contact for safety related data requests and analysis across internal departments and regulatory bodies; organize project meetings, document decisions, track action items, respond to safety inquiries, and ensure alignment across safety initiatives. Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives. Decide/implement staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and performance improvement, disciplinary, and/or termination procedures. Make recommendations regarding hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.