Manager, Planning Safety

NJTPA, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

NJTPA, Inc. in Newark is hiring a Manager, Planning Safety to lead the agency’s transportation safety planning initiatives. The role involves overseeing safety programs, facilitating studies, and coordinating with stakeholders to improve roadway safety.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 6 years of experience in safety data analysis and excellent communication skills. A master's degree is preferred. The position is offering a salary between $118,000 and $123,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in transportation safety data analysis and coordination.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety planning initiatives at the agency.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage consultant-supported safety studies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in transportation planning or related field (preferred)

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Database Management

Analytical Tools

Job description

One Newark Center, 1085 Raymond Blvd., 17th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102

NJTPA Open Position

Posted 3 weeks ago

Compensation: $118,000.00 - $123,000.00 (USD)

Title

Manager, Planning Safety

Department

NJTPA

Reports to

Director, Long Range Transportation Planning

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Long Range Transportation Planning, the Manager, Safety Planning, will be responsible for initiating and managing a wide array of the agency’s transportation safety planning initiatives. The incumbent will oversee a comprehensive safety planning program at the agency as well as contribute to planning processes both internal and external to the NJTPA, in keeping with the goal of meeting regional and statewide safety goals of eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

The Manager, Safety Planning, will serve as the agency’s subject matter expert on transportation safety planning. The incumbent will facilitate planning studies; development policy recommendations; coordinate internally and externally; collect and analyze data; support safety improvements and initiatives; and provide guidance for their implementation in accordance with NJTPA regional planning goals, performance measures, and investment strategy.

The Manager, Safety Programs, will oversee consultant-supported studies and take initiative to address the priority safety needs in the region as identified in the NJ Strategic Highway Safety Plan, the Target Zero Commission Action Plan, as well as county and municipal Local Safety Action Plans. Activities will include providing technical support to subregions and municipalities in developing and implementing local safety action plans, supporting public and stakeholder outreach, and integrating safety initiatives into other NJTPA priority areas, such as complete streets and active transportation. Other activities will include coordination and support for safety improvements and investments.

The incumbent will coordinate internally and contribute to various capital investment efforts to advance the NJTPA’s planning goals and policies as identified in Connecting Communities, the NJTPA Long Range Transportation Plan. This includes working across units in the NJTPA Planning Department and other departments, including the Local Project Development, Communications & Public Affairs, and Outreach departments, to coordinate safety planning into agency programs and initiatives.

Coordination with external stakeholders will be essential, such as NJDOT (New Jersey Department of Transportation), NJ TRANSIT, DHTS (Division of Highway Traffic Safety), FHWA, NJTPA counties and municipalities, safety advocates, New Jersey’s other MPOs, and others. Activities include, but are not limited to, participation in state and regional safety committees and forums, such as the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) emphasis area committees, the Statewide Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (STRCC); the NJ Trails Action Network; and local safety action plan implementation committees, among others.

Essential Functions

Serve in a leadership role in the NJTPA’s safety planning, assisting in state and regional planning initiatives, such as the implementation of the Target Zero Commission Action Plan and the New Jersey Strategic Highway Safety Plan, development and implementation of county and municipal local safety action plans, and serve as a subject-matter expert for intra- and inter-agency safety planning initiatives.

• Manage in-house and consultant supported safety studies, such as safety planning technical support to NJTPA subregions and municipalities, and participate in other relevant region-wide, subregional, municipal, or other sub-area studies.
• Coordinate research and briefing documents on safety-related topics including but not limited to the safety needs of vulnerable populations, safety considerations in complete streets, active transportation, freight, vehicle technology, land use and safe streets, and other planning initiatives as requested.
• Represent the NJTPA on external safety focused committees and forums to ensure that agency priorities found in Connecting Communities, the NJTPA Long Range Transportation Plan and the safety priorities of county and local safety plans are incorporated into safety solutions.

Additional Functions

Assist in other NJTPA planning initiatives, programs and studies, such as the update to the Long-Range Transportation Plan, regional system performance measures, local safety investments, complete streets, and capital investment. Analyzing data, providing policy guidance, and offering subject matter expertise on draft deliverables. Activities include participating in internal coordination meetings, technical advisory committees for relevant studies and projects, and presentations to the agency’s boards and committees, as requested.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

Demonstrates a mature logic, analytic aptitude and creativity in the approach to issues demanding resolution, by drawing on own expertise and experience base while utilizing other references and resources as necessary.

Communication

Demonstrates the ability to clearly express ideas, thoughts, and concepts verbally and/or in writing, as appropriate to the position and task at hand.

Accomplishment Aptitude

Establishes and follows through on a systematic course of action for self or others to assure accomplishment of a specific objective. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively producing desired results at the level expected for the position.

Creativity/Innovation

Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes, methods, systems, or services. Initiative: Evaluates, selects, and acts on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives within parameters of position before being asked or required to do so; self-directed rather than passively complying with instructions or assignments.

Range

Adapts while maintaining high quality performance and continued focus in challenging situations of a varied nature, calling upon differing and sometimes competing competencies.

Teamwork/Team Orientation

Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties; works cooperatively with others to accomplish departmental objectives.

Organizational Awareness

Understands the agendas and perspectives of others, recognizing and effectively balancing the interests and needs of one's own group with those of the broader organization.

Professionalism

Conducts oneself at all times in an ambassadorial, committed, and personable manner, demonstrating respect for the position, fellow colleagues, departmental integrity, and the university’s best interests.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in planning, Public Policy, Engineering, or a related field. Six (6) years of applied experience in transportation safety data analysis, collaboration, and coordination.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong computer background, including familiarity with Geographic Information Systems, database management, and analytical tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with a master’s degree in transportation planning, public policy, engineering, or related technical field, with specialization in transportation technology planning.
• Demonstrated program management and organizational skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants

At the university’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.