Director, State Highway Safety & Partnerships

GHSA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) in North Carolina seeks a Director to lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and implementing statewide highway safety strategies, programs, and partnerships. The role focuses on reducing traffic crashes and fatalities through education, enforcement, and evidence-based initiatives.

Reporting to the Deputy State Traffic Engineer for Safety, the Director will set strategic direction, align diverse partners, translate priorities into measurable

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to develop statewide highway safety strategies.
• Oversee grant administration and public-awareness campaigns (e.g., Click It or Ticket).
• Collaborate with law enforcement, local governments, and federal agencies to reduce crashes and fatalities.

Job description

The Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) in North Carolina seeks a Director to lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and implementing statewide highway safety strategies, programs, and partnerships. The role focuses on reducing traffic crashes and fatalities through education, enforcement, and evidence-based initiatives.

Reporting to the Deputy State Traffic Engineer for Safety, the Director will set strategic direction, align diverse partners, translate priorities into measurable