Traffic Safety Division Assitant Director

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Traffic Safety Division Assistant Director assists the Traffic Safety Director in overseeing the administration of grant funds throughout the full grant life cycle. The role manages and monitors federal and state grants to ensure compliance with federal, state, and Indiana Criminal Justice Institute policies, and supervises and trains grant coordinators. The position is with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana’s state planning agency for criminal justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety, and victim services, and its designated State Administering Agency for federal funds and State Statistical Analysis Center. The role establishes and monitors program objectives, key performance indicators, and actions; directs or implements program policies and activities; interprets applicable laws and policies; and develops corrective action plans. It coordinates program budgets and financial activities, prepares reports, trains staff and consultants, and coordinates communications. Responsibilities also include hiring, onboarding, guiding, and evaluating employees, and ensuring work meets quality standards, deadlines, and procedures. This role is exempt from overtime compensation; additional hours may be required to complete essential or assigned work.

Requirements

Specialized knowledge of program subject matter acquired through experience and/or education.
Extensive knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services.
Extensive knowledge of source materials and references, including federal and state laws governing the programs.
Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern their far-reaching implications.
Ability to present to internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose solutions and solve problems.
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Ability to prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budgets and grants.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skills.
A degree is not required; at least 9 years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
Direct, plan, or implement organizational policies, objectives, or activities to ensure continuing operations or increase productivity.
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, officials, or individuals.
Recommend and implement corrective action plans to address program problems.
Prepare reports for approval, including reports related to funding or implementation of services.
Direct or coordinate financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase program efficiency.
Ensure program requirements comply with federal and state policies and grant requirements.
Develop and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.
Serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees, clarifying role responsibilities and expectations and supporting professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance.
Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
Assist the Traffic Safety Director in overseeing the full grant life cycle and manage and monitor federal and state grants.
Supervise and train grant coordinators.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities
Health savings account with biweekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Paid leave policies, including eligible new-parent and childbirth recovery leave, community service leave, vacation, personal and sick leave
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years
Education reimbursement program
Group life insurance
Referral bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Eligibility as a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Free parking for most positions
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