Region 1 Traffic Safety Coordinator

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring a Program Analyst 2 to serve as the Region 1 Traffic Safety Coordinator in its Policy, Analysis & Data Division, Transportation Safety Office, based in Portland. The coordinator oversees statewide and regional transportation safety programs, manages grants, reviews safety data, shapes program guidance, and develops practical solutions to transportation safety challenges. The role serves as a regional safety expert and point of contact, helping align statewide initiatives with local needs to reduce crashes and improve roadway safety. Work is primarily remote, with in-office work twice a month at the Region 1 office and approximately eight full-day meetings in Salem each year. Driving is an essential function. The position requires a valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record; the license need not be issued in Oregon. The employer does not offer visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements for the classification; or a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program, plus two years of experience coordinating or administering a program.
A valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record; driving is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and administering transportation-related safety programs.
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining productive relationships with local partners.
Demonstrated experience reviewing and analyzing detailed grant claims and reports accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
Demonstrated experience creating, developing, and implementing strategic plans.

Responsibilities

Oversee transportation safety programs, including the statewide Speed Program.
Manage safety-related grants from start to finish, ensuring projects are well designed, appropriately funded, and compliant with requirements.
Review and interpret safety data to inform decisions and track progress toward statewide and regional goals.
Identify issues in safety programs, particularly the statewide speeding program, and recommend updates or improvements.
Provide guidance and training to agencies and partners implementing safety projects.
Monitor funded project performance through reviews, evaluations, and collaboration with project teams.
Build partnerships with local, regional, and statewide transportation safety partners.
Coordinate regional safety initiatives, including work-zone, safety-corridor, and roadway-safety programs.
Represent ODOT in meetings, presentations, and committees to advance transportation safety priorities.
Support public outreach by helping develop safety messaging and education and media efforts.