Vision Zero Program Lead

Prince George's County, Maryland; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George's County Government seeks an entry to full performance level planning professional to join the Vision Zero Prince George’s team in Largo, Maryland. The position supports coordination, outreach, and implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan, including program development, partnership building, and public information efforts.

With guidance from the Program Manager, you will track best practices, prepare reports, manage community engagement, and assist with communications and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, urban design, public administration, economics, business administration, transportation planning, political science, environmental science, or other field in the area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vision Zero Program Manager in coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan.
• Support in formulating a data driven methodology to inform preliminary pre planning project and program development and prioritization within DPW&T based on Vizion Zero goals and Action Plan.
• Work with other employees to develop and grow partnerships with other Departments within Prince George’s County municipal government agencies to integrate the goals of and obtain support for the Prince George’s County Vision Zero Program.
• Assist the Vision Zero Program Manager in identifying community leaders, developing networks and partnerships for effective promotion and implementation of Vision Zero program goals and strategies.
• Monitors DPW&T website to ensure it contains accurate information and is updated as necessary. Provides design input and updates visual text as appropriate.
• Leads development and implementation of Vision Zero program’s communication and outreach strategies.
• Drafts and edits Vision Zero related press releases and position statements; reviews press releases and position statements for accuracy to confirm information contained therein is consistent with the Department’s mission, goals, and objectives.
• Plans and manages promotions and management of Vision Zero sub programs such as Yard Sign Lending program, Walk/Bike Audit program, In-street educational signage etc.
• Creates and coordinates with others (including the communications team, budget analysts, and external vendors) the production of print and visual informational/promotional materials consistent with related Vision Zero theme/objectives, Princes George County formatting, and funding availability.
• Assists members of the public, often serving as their first point of contact, by answering inquiries and providing information concerning Vision Zero’s policies, procedures, projects and programs.
• Plans, assists, and participates with community outreach events and Vision Zero promotion efforts both virtually and in-person as applicable.
• Creates systems to track and communicate ways in which communities are advancing meaningful Vision Zero strategies.
• Track national and regional Vision Zero best practices and support knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Provide administrative support including preparing correspondence, reports, and maintaining program documentation.
• Participate as an essential employee in snow and ice control operations and other emergencies or special assignments as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, urban design, public administration, economics, business administration, transportation planning, political science, environmental science, or other field in the area of assignment

Job description

Prince George's County Government seeks an entry to full performance level planning professional to join the Vision Zero Prince George’s team in Largo, Maryland. The position supports coordination, outreach, and implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan, including program development, partnership building, and public information efforts.

With guidance from the Program Manager, you will track best practices, prepare reports, manage community engagement, and assist with communications and