Program Manager

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Division in Bismarck seeks a dedicated professional to advance safety programs, analyze crash data, and coordinate behavioral highway safety initiatives. This role involves project and contract management, grant preparation support, public information, and partnership building to help achieve Vision Zero goals across the state.

Starting salary is $6,419 per month, with state pay bands and opportunities to contribute to statewide

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and four years of relevant work experience.
• Or an associate degree with six years of relevant experience.
• Preferred degrees in business administration/management, public administration or public health/safety.
• Requires satisfactory interview and background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage behavioral highway safety program areas and related projects.
• Work to achieve eligibility for federal grant funds and assist with grant applications.
• Review, analyze and evaluate crash data for program planning and evaluation.
• Plan, implement and evaluate behavioral highway safety programs/projects.
• Administer and monitor subrecipient agreements and contracts in compliance with rules.
• Manage program budgets and approve expenditures in compliance with regulations.
• Assist with public information and outreach.
• Build program capacity through partnerships.
• Provide technical assistance and training to partners.
• Assist in planning highway safety conferences and events.
• Represent the Highway Safety Division as SME at meetings and events.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Public safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Summary Of Work

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.

• This position manages behavioral highway safety program areas and applicable projects including the following 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.

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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