Behavioral Safety Specialist

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

7d • $33 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Traffic & Safety Division is seeking a detail-oriented, highly adaptable Behavioral Safety Specialist to join our Behavioral Safety Team. In this role, you will serve as the department's technical authority on behavioral crash data, primarily supporting the Zero Fatalities and Safe Routes Utah programs, as well as the implementation of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan. This position requires a unique blend of technical data mastery and strong interpersonal skills; you won't just analyze the data, you will maintain data integrity and communicate its story to improve traffic safety.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field (e.g. engineering, planning, statistics, geography, environmental science, geoscience, psychology (human factors), etc.)
• Note: Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis (e.g., 4 years of total related experience if no degree is held).
• Familiarity with or a willingness to learn behavioral data analysis: Behavior change theory and behavioral analysis, allowing for the effective connection of data insights to successful public safety intervention and outreach strategies.
• Familiarity with or a willingness to learn transportation standards: Principles, theories, and practices of traffic engineering or transportation planning, including the ability to evaluate information against engineering standards (e.g., MUTCD and Roadside Design Guide).
• Proficiency in using automated business software, statistical analysis tools, and database applications.
• Ability to establish strategic objectives, identify actions to achieve them, and coordinate the tasks of diverse people, groups, and organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to create visualizations and displays for data (e.g. dashboards, reports) is a plus.
• Prior experience with ArcGIS is a plus.
• A Strategic & Flexible Thinker: You can think on your feet, use logic to identify underlying data trends, and pivot quickly to tackle challenges as they arise.
• An Independent Collaborator: You are a self-starter who can take a project and run with it autonomously, while remaining a dedicated team player who coordinates tasks with others.
• An Expert Communicator: You possess excellent interpersonal skills, allowing you to speak and write clearly, concisely, and effectively to technical engineering teams, other agencies, media partners and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert on crash data for the department.
• Be familiar with existing databases, assist with data governance, update dashboards, and conduct data analysis to identify critical outcomes for evaluations and presentations.
• Provide quality control (QC) for the Traffic Transportation Safety Intelligence Team.
• Double-check analysis, maps, and data produced for internal inquiries, GRAMA (public records) requests, specific projects, and media requests.
• Assist users with the Safe Routes Utah data portal and safety plan development.
• Serve as a primary liaison with other agencies, government entities, and Zero Fatalities partners.
• Represent the Behavioral Safety Team at agency and partner meetings, coordinate activities across units, and accurately report back.
• Coordinate assigned activities with internal staff and effectively oversee and review the work of outside consultants and contractors.

Benefits

• Exceptional Health Coverage: We offer some of the most competitive medical premiums in the industry, including comprehensive family plans with very low out-of-pocket costs and HSA options.
• Retirement Choice: Flexibility between a 10% employer-paid 401(k) (no match required) or a Pension/401(k) Hybrid plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of combined leave (4 annual and 4 sick) accrued each pay period.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple high-quality plan options to fit your needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level