DMV Vulnerable Road User Program Manager, Pos. No. 00943

DHRM•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is hiring a Vulnerable Road User Program Manager in its Highway Safety Office. This position leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Virginia’s vulnerable road user safety strategy, focusing on pedestrians, bicyclists, and mature drivers. The manager uses data, research, and community insight to identify emerging risks, establish priorities, and direct resources toward the greatest safety impact. The position develops and implements programs and projects at state, regional, and local levels. It builds partnerships with government agencies, localities, nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, and community leaders to address safety challenges. The manager measures progress, evaluates outcomes, and applies lessons learned to strengthen future efforts. The role also provides strategic guidance and technical assistance to federal grant subrecipients, resolves programmatic challenges, and ensures grant activities and expenditures comply with federal, state, and agency requirements. DMV is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders, more than 8.4 million registered vehicles, and numerous businesses and public and nonprofit organizations. The agency’s core values are Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT).

Requirements

Knowledge of federal and state traffic safety laws and regulations and the ability to apply them to safety programs and initiatives.
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs to achieve measurable outcomes, monitoring results, and recommending improvements.
Experience developing evidence-based strategies and providing recommendations to senior leadership to support policy and program direction.
Experience analyzing crash, behavioral, or demographic data using data analysis and visualization tools to identify trends and prepare decision-maker summaries.
Experience building and maintaining partnerships with government agencies, law enforcement, nonprofit organizations, and educational or research institutions to coordinate programs and initiatives.
Experience developing and delivering public education and outreach campaigns, including social media content and presentations at public or community events.
Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, priorities, and deadlines.
Applicants must submit an online application; DMV requires consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) highway safety grant programs, including the uniform procedures for state highway safety grant programs (23 CFR Part 1300), reporting requirements, and performance measures.

Responsibilities

Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Commonwealth’s vulnerable road user safety strategy.
Use data, research, and community insight to identify emerging risks, establish priorities, and direct resources.
Develop and implement safety programs and projects at state, regional, and local levels.
Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, localities, nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, and community leaders.
Measure progress and evaluate program outcomes; use lessons learned to improve future efforts.
Provide strategic guidance and technical assistance to federal grant subrecipients.
Resolve programmatic challenges and ensure grant activities and expenditures comply with federal, state, and agency requirements.
Develop evidence-based strategies and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
Analyze crash, behavioral, or demographic data and prepare summaries for decision-makers.
Develop and deliver public education and outreach campaigns, including social media content and presentations at public or community events.
Manage multiple concurrent programs, priorities, and deadlines.