Remote Regional Traffic Safety & Grants Coordinator

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Program Analyst 2 – Region 1 Traffic Safety Coordinator in Salem. This role oversees statewide safety programs, manages grants from initiation to completion, and collaborates with engineers, law enforcement and community partners to reduce crashes and improve roadway safety.

The position emphasizes data review, guideline development and cross‑functional collaboration to align statewide initiatives with regional needs.

Qualifications

• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
• A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agent program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills.
• Two years experience coordinating or administering a program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key transportation safety programs, including the statewide Speed Program.
• Manage safety related grants from start to finish, ensuring projects are well‑designed, funded appropriately and meet requirements.
• Review and interpret safety data to inform decisions and track progress toward statewide and regional goals.
• Identify issues within safety programs with a focus on the state‑wide program to address speeding and recommend updates or improvements to strengthen outcomes.
• Provide guidance and training to agencies and partners implementing safety projects.
• Monitor the performance of funded projects through reviews, evaluations and partnering with project teams.
• Build strong partnerships with local, regional and statewide partners involved in transportation safety.
• Coordinate regional safety initiatives, including programs focused on work zones, safety corridors and roadway safety.
• Represent ODOT in meetings, presentations, and committees to advance transportation safety priorities.
• Participate in public outreach by helping develop safety messaging and supporting education and media efforts.

Skills

Program coordination

Grant management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or related to the agent program

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Program Analyst 2 – Region 1 Traffic Safety Coordinator in Salem. This role oversees statewide safety programs, manages grants from initiation to completion, and collaborates with engineers, law enforcement and community partners to reduce crashes and improve roadway safety.

The position emphasizes data review, guideline development and cross‑functional collaboration to align statewide initiatives with regional needs.