Traffic Safety Program Specialist

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio Traffic Safety Office

Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

Multiple pay increases over your first years of service

Free Parking

Free Gym Access and Walking Path

Daycare On-site

Cafeteria On-site

What You'll Do As A Traffic Safety Program Specialist:

Acts for administrator & provides program direction by relieving superior of non-routine administrative duties related to traffic safety program areas (i.e., seat belts, pedestrian &/or nonmotorized, etc.) established under the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO):

- Research & analyze information for assigned program areas such as crash problem identification, best practices on programming used in other states, & additional countermeasures that can be used by OTSO; Provide technical advice & recommendations to administrators regarding program implementation

- Research & respond to complex or confidential inquiries received from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), other states &/or sub-recipients pertaining to traffic safety program areas

- Formulate & implement program policies, operational procedures, & best practices; Interpret federal, state & local laws to ensure compliance; Communicate policy updates to all stakeholders; Provide technical advice to aid administrator in decision making;

- Respond to programmatic issues or needs of staff &/or external customers; Transmit decisions & directives regarding program rules & operating procedures;

- Stay up-to-date on NHTSA rules & regulations by reading various publications (i.e., newsletters, manuals, etc.) or attending trainings & webinars; Provide advice to staff & supervisors regarding updates &/or changes;

- Develop & provide guidance on project proposals & program plans for the following required federal documents\: Grant solicitation package for potential sub-recipients, Highway Safety Plan, Annual Grant Application, Annual Evaluation Report;

Perform other duties as assigned.

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Ohio Traffic Safety Office's Mission

OTSO’s mission is to save lives and prevent injuries on our roads by addressing issues mostly related to driver behavior. The office oversees Ohio Driver Training, Motorcycle Ohio, and the Ignition Interlock program while awarding millions of dollars in federal funds for programming to improve traffic safety across the state.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Option 1

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in business administration, management science or public administration.

Option 2

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration;

AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact.

Option 3

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file - Traffic Safety, city or regional planning, sociology, vehicle/mobility safety management or engineering, public health programming or related field;

AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills: Program Management

Supplemental Information

Background Check Information

A background check and BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants.

A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

To request a disability accommodation, please email as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.