Safety and Training Instructor, Grade N19

Salary : $66,793.00 - $105,638.00 Annually
Location : 8751 Snouffer School Rd Gaithersburg MD 20879 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: DOT 50 Transit Safety and Instruction
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

About the Position
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THIS IS AN INTERNAL "ONLY" JOB POSTING, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT
Montgomery County GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.
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This Position is ONLY Open to Montgomery County Government Employees:

1. Current Montgomery County Government employees;
2. Montgomery County employees who were affected by a reduction-in-force and currently have RIF priority rights;
3. Active Montgomery County local fire and rescue department volunteers with at least 50 points under the length of service award program (LOSAP); or
4. Active Project SEARCH Interns or former Montgomery County Government Customized Employment Public Interns, or Project SEARCH Interns within 24 months of completion of internship.

Please note: The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $66,793 to $95,024, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a highly responsive, detail-oriented Safety and Training Instructor with excellent oral and written communication skills, an understanding of adult learning principles, and solid knowledge of transit operations. The ideal candidate holds a valid CDL and excels at planning, coordinating, and delivering both classroom and on-road instruction. This individual is proficient in using computer-based tools, accurately documenting training activities, and ensuring that all learning programs align with established safety standards, operational guidelines, and best practices in adult education.

The ideal candidate MUST have a valid Commercial Driver's License.
What You'll Be Doing
The selected employee will deliver, coordinate, and evaluate comprehensive safety and operations training for new bus operators and other operations staff. This includes classroom instruction, hands-on coaching, refresher and remedial training, safety audits, and continuous improvement activities that support safe, consistent, and customer-focused transit service. The role requires flexibility in schedule and training location based on operational needs, adaptability in responding to changing priorities, and openness to feedback to continuously enhance training effectiveness and support Transit Services.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and document trainee progress, provide coaching, and recommend continuation or removal based on evaluation results.
• Train operators and operations staff in defensive driving, safe vehicle operation, equipment use, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, customer service, communication protocols, and County rules and procedures.
• Develop and deliver classroom and hands-on instruction covering safe passenger transport, ADA securement procedures, emergency response, accident and incident reporting, and vehicle breakdown protocols.
• Deliver refresher training covering defensive driving, safe work methods, customer service, security procedures, emergency response, hazardous conditions, accessibility equipment, evacuation protocols, and hands-on vehicle orientation.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to reinforce driving skills, strengthen safe work behaviors, and promote consistent operating practices.
• Lead monthly safety meetings and updating safety boards, materials, charts, and communications.
• Deliver follow-up training after accidents or injuries to prevent recurrence and support corrective action plans.
• Perform safety audits, including road behavior reviews, uniform inspections, facility checks, and customer service observations.
• Contribute recommendations for trainee and operator performance evaluations.
• Support onboarding, retraining, operator wellness initiatives, and system-based training such as Clever, route familiarization, and new vehicle types.
• Assist and develop new training content, updating manuals and job aids, tracking training completion, and enhancing onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with Operations and Safety teams on training needs, accident trends, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Additional Information:

Essential: The individual selected for this position will be considered an "Essential Employee." Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave. The individual selected is REQUIRED to work overtime during inclement weather situations and emergencies, which may include overnight stays.

Work Schedule: Thecandidate must be able to work rotating shifts on weekdays and weekends.

Offsite Work: The candidate must be able to work off-site.
Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Two (2) years experience as a transit Bus Operator with a Class "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License with both air brake and passenger endorsements and a current safe driving record as determined by the Department and one (1) year of experience in a training environment.

Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

Equivalency: None.

Other: Applicants must be 21 years of age as of first day of employment in this position with Montgomery County Government.

License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "B" (or equivalent) commercial driver's license with a passenger and air brake endorsement and a valid DOT card issued by the applicant's state of residence.

Medical Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including a physical examination and drug screening.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Experience delivering transit-related training programs, including defensive driving, passenger safety, ADA securement, and emergency response.

• Knowledge with training systems, learning management tools, and transit software such as CAD/AVL, Clever, or comparable platforms.
• Experience developing training curriculum, job aids, operational manuals, or technical instructional materials.
• One (1) or No points on a Maryland State Certified Driving Record

Interview selection will be based on the following interview preference criteria:

• Experience coordinating cross department training efforts with Operations, Safety, or HR teams.

• Strong organizational skills, including documentation, reporting, and tracking training completion and performance outcomes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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THIS POSITION IS "ONLY" OPEN TO INTERNAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT