HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM ASSISTANT

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Office of Highway Safety, has a full-time vacancy for a Highway Safety Program Assistant (Program Assistant II), Job ID 53934, in Concord. This paraprofessional role supports safety program implementation, event coordination, and grant-related processes with a 37.5 hour work week.

Starting pay ranges from $19.96 to $26.41 per hour, with a trainee option at $19.23 per hour.

Qualifications

• For Education/Experience, an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Valid driver's license or access to transportation is required.
• Must pass fingerprint-based background and motor vehicle record checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily administrative functions for the Office of Highway Safety, including answering calls, routing to staff, mail handling, and typing correspondence.
• Tracks grant-related information, assists with eligibility, and monitors grant performance and close-out phases.
• Assists with scheduling events and coordinates materials for conferences and presentations.
• Manages internship supervision and evaluates interns' work products.
• Maintains records of highway safety project documentation and assists with financial reimbursements.
• Schedules staff, commission, and partner meetings and records minutes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Education

Equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after high school

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Job ID: 53934)

Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Office of Highway Safety

33 Hazen Drive

Concord NH 03305

Highway Safety Program Assistant (Program Assistant II)

Position#10971

$19.96/hour - $26.41/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status starting at the following pay rate: $19.23 per hour

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Office of Highway Safety, has a full-time vacancy for a Highway Safety Program Assistant (Program Assistant II), SOC Title 43-6010 ADMIN ASSTS-4. This position has a 37.5 hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

Performs paraprofessional duties to assist the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) with safety program implementation, coordination of events and grant‑related application processes. Provides oversight of intern responsibilities, performance and work products.

Your experience counts: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation
• Other Requirements: Must pass a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 2+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

• Oversees the daily administrative functions for the OHS by answering telephone and routes calls to appropriate office staff or other state agencies when necessary. Opens, tracks, and distributes mail and prepares and types correspondence for office staff. Orders supplies and monitors office inventory.
• Retrieves and updates information on grant‑issued equipment, state, county and local law enforcement grant performance and other statistical data as assigned. Assesses completeness of agency applications for federal grant funding and verifies eligibility per federal regulations. Tracks grant awards from initial submittal to close‑out phase.
• Provides assistance with scheduling events by researching locations for conferences and determining facility amenities and needs based on event type. Works with OHS staff to identify and secure necessary materials such as pamphlets and posters needed to support the event and related presentations.
• Assigns and evaluates the work products of OHS interns and provides guidance on program initiatives and objectives.
• Maintains and organizes records and files containing highway safety project documentation and materials. Provides technical assistance to field representatives in reviewing and submitting financial reimbursements for partner agencies.
• Schedules OHS staff meetings, traffic safety commission meetings and highway safety partner meetings; records and distributes meeting minutes as needed in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining inventory data of all equipment purchased for local and state governments using federal highway safety funds in accordance with federal regulations. Facilitates annual inventory reporting and determines the eligibility and proper procedures for disposal through the requisite state agencies.
• Compiles yearly statistical comparisons to provide data on fatal motor vehicle crashes and serious bodily injuries received from the state’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) analyst and the State Police data analyst to be utilized in support of core measurements required in the Highway Safety Plan and Highway Safety Annual Report.
• Responds to questions from the public concerning Highway Safety programs, procedures and requirements with regard to fatalities and serious bodily injuries occurring on roadways, national campaigns and media related to reducing fatalities and countermeasures proposed and currently ongoing as part of the Highway Safety Plan.
• Reviews, recommends and edits Office of Highway Safety policies and procedures and prepares for final approval and signature by leadership.

For further information please contact John Clegg, Program Manager, at [e-mail] or 603-271-2893.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
• The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
• Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
• Other Benefits:
• *Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• * Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• *State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• *Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• *$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• *Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
• Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
• Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
• https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964