What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Mobility Safety position at DC Department of Human Resources?
Job Summary
This position is in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Project Delivery Administration, Vision Zero Division. The goal of the District’s Vision Zero Division is to provide strategy, support, and analysis of projects and interventions that will eliminate traffic deaths, including roadway design changes, enforcement of critical safety laws, and raising public awareness of behaviors that will ensure safe roadways.
The successful applicant for this position will have a key role in grant-making to community organizations and public agencies through the District’s Highway Safety Office (HSO) function, supported by Federal funding through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This includes all programs under Section 402, State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program and Section 405 National Priority Safety Program. The coordinator administers an annual budget of $4 – $7 million dollars which includes grants and contract administration on behalf of DDOT. The successful applicant will also manage a team and contracts to conduct traffic safety work for DDOT.
Duties And Responsibilities
Provides the full range of supervisory services, as required to manage and direct the work efforts of subordinate staff and activities of assigned operations. Plans, schedules, and coordinates work operations. Hires, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff to maximize professional development and productivity. Assigns, directs, adjusts and reviews the work of subordinate employees. Makes staff selections, recommends promotions, provides performance ratings and standards and necessary training, approves/denies leave, and initiates necessary disciplinary action., Explains and gains support from employees regarding management changes, policies, and goals.
Plans, directs, and coordinates a variety of program operations and activities related to division operations and the review of plans, specifications, and cost estimates, etc. Assesses the District’s current integration of the Vision Zero mission into all practices including planning, policy making and external affairs. Monitors legislative and advocacy efforts and recommends programmatic strategies in response to develop short- and long-range strategic plans. Participates in and/or leads complex studies, assessments, special projects and comprehensive evaluations to use in decision making and to effectively direct District activities as they relate to mobility safety and Vision Zero.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Preferred Requirements: At least one (1) year specialized experience designing and implementing roadway safety projects in an urban environment. Bachelor’s Degree in related disciplines preferred. 3 years of experience supporting highway safety efforts working on behavioral traffic safety issues, grantee support and review, data analysis and other related activities preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license during their employment tenure.
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is performed under normal office conditions. However, frequent visits are made to meeting locations, traffic enforcement checkpoints and community events.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Varies
Promotional Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) – at-will. At-Will employment applies to the Management Supervisory Service (MSS). All position and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: MS-0301- 15
Collective Bargaining Unit: (Non-Union): This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: The position has been deemed safety-sensitive, pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to criminal background check; traffic record check (as applicable); pre-employment drug and alcohol test; reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test; random drug and alcohol test; and return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.
Traffic record check (as applicable);
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as an emergency employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operations, food distribution, and communication. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early.
Residency Requirement Statement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.
Employee Benefits May Include
DDOT is an employer of choice for any job seeker who has passion, energy, and enthusiasm about our city. Employee benefits include:
This position is in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Project Delivery Administration, Vision Zero Division. The goal of the District’s Vision Zero Division is to provide strategy, support, and analysis of projects and interventions that will eliminate traffic deaths, including roadway design changes, enforcement of critical safety laws, and raising public awareness of behaviors that will ensure safe roadways.
The successful applicant for this position will have a key role in grant-making to community organizations and public agencies through the District’s Highway Safety Office (HSO) function, supported by Federal funding through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This includes all programs under Section 402, State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program and Section 405 National Priority Safety Program. The coordinator administers an annual budget of $4 – $7 million dollars which includes grants and contract administration on behalf of DDOT. The successful applicant will also manage a team and contracts to conduct traffic safety work for DDOT.
Duties And Responsibilities
Provides the full range of supervisory services, as required to manage and direct the work efforts of subordinate staff and activities of assigned operations. Plans, schedules, and coordinates work operations. Hires, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff to maximize professional development and productivity. Assigns, directs, adjusts and reviews the work of subordinate employees. Makes staff selections, recommends promotions, provides performance ratings and standards and necessary training, approves/denies leave, and initiates necessary disciplinary action., Explains and gains support from employees regarding management changes, policies, and goals.
Plans, directs, and coordinates a variety of program operations and activities related to division operations and the review of plans, specifications, and cost estimates, etc. Assesses the District’s current integration of the Vision Zero mission into all practices including planning, policy making and external affairs. Monitors legislative and advocacy efforts and recommends programmatic strategies in response to develop short- and long-range strategic plans. Participates in and/or leads complex studies, assessments, special projects and comprehensive evaluations to use in decision making and to effectively direct District activities as they relate to mobility safety and Vision Zero.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Preferred Requirements: At least one (1) year specialized experience designing and implementing roadway safety projects in an urban environment. Bachelor’s Degree in related disciplines preferred. 3 years of experience supporting highway safety efforts working on behavioral traffic safety issues, grantee support and review, data analysis and other related activities preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license during their employment tenure.
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is performed under normal office conditions. However, frequent visits are made to meeting locations, traffic enforcement checkpoints and community events.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Varies
Promotional Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) – at-will. At-Will employment applies to the Management Supervisory Service (MSS). All position and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: MS-0301- 15
Collective Bargaining Unit: (Non-Union): This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: The position has been deemed safety-sensitive, pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to criminal background check; traffic record check (as applicable); pre-employment drug and alcohol test; reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test; random drug and alcohol test; and return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.
Traffic record check (as applicable);
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as an emergency employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operations, food distribution, and communication. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early.
Residency Requirement Statement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.
Employee Benefits May Include
DDOT is an employer of choice for any job seeker who has passion, energy, and enthusiasm about our city. Employee benefits include:
- Health and life insurance benefits and retirement benefits (More information about these benefits is available on the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) website at www.dchr.dc.gov.)
- Complimentary Capital BikeShare Membership
- Continued professional development, and professional growth through d.University, the in-house training available for all DDOT employees
- Flexible work schedule (team and role dependent)
- Employer assisted housing loan program, providing payment and/or closing cost financing for first-time home buyers (restrictions apply)
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