Traffic Safety Support Coordinator - Job ID 75814

Job Summary

This position exists to coordinate the administration of Minnesota's state and community highway safety program by planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating state-wide traffic safety projects designed to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Two years of professional level experience developing, negotiating, and monitoring projects OR Bachelor's degree plus one year of professional experience developing, negotiating and monitoring projects. 
2. One year experience with developing and monitoring budgets for projects or grants.
3. Knowledge of and experience with the use of traffic safety countermeasures including education and enforcement efforts.
4. Experience writing reports, procedures, plans, and correspondence sufficient to provide clear and thorough information.
5. Experience with traffic safety incident management. 
6. Human relations ability sufficient to interact positively and tactfully with co-workers and a large variety of public groups.
7. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with programs and procedures of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 
2. Knowledge of and experience with the enforcement and safety advocate communities in the state.
3. Experience with an electronic grant management system.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools.  May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

1) criminal history

2) reference check

3) drivers license check

Application Details

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept 

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

Why Work for Us 

Diverse Workforce 

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule 

Comprehensive Benefits 

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: 

• Public pension plan 
• Training and professional development 
• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays each year 
• Paid parental leave 
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage 
• Prescription drug coverage 
• Vision coverage 
• Wellness programs and resources 
• Employer paid life insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability 
• Health care spending and savings accounts 
• Dependent care spending account 
• Tax-deferred compensation 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program