HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM ASSISTANT

State of New Hampshire

New Hampshire

On-site

USD 27,000 - 36,000

Full time

20 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

State of New Hampshire in Concord seeks a Highway Safety Program Assistant (Program Assistant II) to support the Office of Highway Safety with program implementation, event coordination and grant processing. The role involves supervising interns and ensuring timely work products.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers a 37.5-hour work week, a trainee pathway, and a comprehensive total compensation package with state benefits.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 3 years after high school.
License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.
Background checks: Fingerprint and motor vehicle record checks required.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily administrative functions for the Office of Highway Safety.
Manages grant data, tracks awards and verifies eligibility.
Helps coordinate events and schedules meetings with partners.
Supervises interns and guides program initiatives.
Maintains records and assists with reimbursements and reporting.
Responds to inquiries about Highway Safety programs from the public.

Education

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

Job description

State of 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
See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

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.

Summary

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS

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.

Responsibilities

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 john.a.clegg@dos.nh.gov 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