Highway Safety Program Manager 3033587

NORTH DAKOTA STATE GOVERNMENT - DEPT OF TRANSPORTA; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking a diligent professional to lead Highway Safety Division programs in Bismarck, ND. You will coordinate crash data analysis, plan and evaluate safety initiatives, and manage subrecipient contracts in compliance with state and federal rules.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree with four years of related experience or an associate degree with six years, plus strong problem solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of work experience leading to the knowledge and ability to work independently in interacting with others, problem solving, decision-making, and meeting goals through planning, organizing and controlling work activities.
• An associate degree and six years of work experience leading to the knowledge and ability to work independently in interacting with others, problem solving, decision-making, and meeting goals through planning, organizing and controlling work activities.
• Preferred degree in business administration/management, public administration or public health/safety.
• Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Work to achieve eligibility for federal grant funds and assist with preparing annual grant applications
• Review, analyze and evaluate crash data and ancillary traffic records data for program planning and evaluation
• Plan, implement and evaluate behavioral highway safety programs/projects
• Administer and monitor subrecipient agreements and contracts for service in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations
• Manage program/project budgets and approve expenditures in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Assist with public information and outreach
• Build program capacity through partnerships
• Provide technical assistance and training to partners
• Assist to plan and conduct highway safety conferences and events
• Represent the Highway Safety Division as a subject matter expert at meetings, conferences, and other events.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Planning

Organizing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Job ID 3033587

Location Bismarck, ND

Salary Range From 6419.00 To 6419.00 Monthly

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

FLSA Status Administrative

Highway Safety Division, Bismarck, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Starting Salary: $6,419 / month

The Highway Safety Division is responsible to coordinate North Dakota’s Vision Zero strategy to reduce motor vehicle crash fatalities and serious injuries to zero. This occurs through broad stakeholder involvement to implement the North Dakota Vision Zero Plan.

• Work to achieve eligibility for federal grant funds and assist with preparing annual grant applications
• Review, analyze and evaluate crash data and ancillary traffic records data for program planning and evaluation
• Plan, implement and evaluate behavioral highway safety programs/projects
• Administer and monitor subrecipient agreements and contracts for service in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations
• Manage program/project budgets and approve expenditures in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Assist with public information and outreach
• Build program capacity through partnerships
• Provide technical assistance and training to partners
• Assist to plan and conduct highway safety conferences and events
• Represent the Highway Safety Division as a subject matter expert at meetings, conferences, and other events.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for safety and a desire to make a positive impact. Must be self-directed, highly organized and able to manage time and priorities effectively, detail-oriented, capable of interpreting data and complying with regulations, and have a demonstrated ability to communicate well with a variety of groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree, and four years of work experience leading to a level of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to work independently in interacting with others, problem solving, decision-making, and meeting established goals through planning, organizing, and controlling work activities, OR

An associates degree, and six years of work experience leading to a level of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to work independently in interacting with others, problem solving, decision-making, and meeting established goals through planning, organizing, and controlling work activities.

Preferred degree in business administration/management, public administration or public health/safety.
Preferred experience with program/project management and public health.
Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

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