Vision Zero Coordinator

Job Posting

All applications must be made through the Municipality of Anchorage job portal:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/5186280/vision-zero-coordinator-assistant-traffic-engineer-ii-range-16e-amea

Company Description

The Municipality of Anchorage Traffic Engineering Department works to promote safe and efficient area-wide transportation that meets the needs of the community and the Anchorage Municipal Traffic Code requirements. The department:

• Designs, operates, and maintains the Anchorage Traffic Signal System.
• Designs and maintains Anchorage's traffic control devices (signage/markings).
• Provides the necessary transportation data to support core services.
• Provides traffic safety improvements in accordance with identified traffic safety issues.
• Provides traffic review of development plans and building permits.
• Oversees the Municipality’s Vision Zero transportation safety program.

Role Description

This is a full-time, primarily on-site role as the Vision Zero Coordinator located in Anchorage, AK. This staff member:

• Oversees development and implementation of the Municipality’s Vision Zero program, including plans, processes, analyses, reports, recommendations, outreach, partnerships, and funding.
• Reviews traffic safety issues through data analysis, performance monitoring, and site investigations.
• Regularly updates policy makers, municipal departments, and partner agencies on traffic safety performance and program progress.
• Supports and encourages implementation of municipal-wide policy updates, programmatic changes, and specific projects that improve traffic safety.
• Promotes the use of emerging best practices and professional traffic engineering standards (e.g., MUTCD, ITE, NACTO).
• Collaborates with stakeholders to advance Vision Zero and traffic safety goals.
• Reviews investment programs, policies, construction plans, land use proposals, and regional transportation plans for consistency with Vision Zero principles and standards.
• Coordinates meetings, action plans, and joint initiatives among Municipal departments, AMATS, DOT&PF, law enforcement, and other partners.
• Represents the Traffic Engineering Department at Community Council and other public meetings to discuss Vision Zero-related issues.
• Prepares and delivers reports and presentations to communicate progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including support of departmental and Traffic Safety programs.

A Strong Candidate Would Have:

• Experience in Vision Zero, the Safe System Approach, and related multimodal transportation initiatives
• Knowledge of traffic regulations and best practices
• Data analysis skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Project management and coordination skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Minimum Qualifications (Must Meet ONE of the Following)

• Engineer In Training Certificate or professional engineering registration and five (5) years of experience in traffic engineering or a related engineering field, one (1) year of which must at the level of an Assistant Traffic Engineer I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Land Use, or a related discipline, and four (4) years of experience in traffic engineering or a related engineering field, one (1) year of which must at the level of an Assistant Traffic Engineer I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

• Master's degree in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Land Use, or a related discipline, and two (2) years of experience in traffic engineering or a related engineering field, one (1) year of which must at the level of an Assistant Traffic Engineer I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.