Vision Zero and Highway Safety Officer

Job SummaryThis position reports directly to the Deputy Director of District Department of Transportation. The Highway Safety and Vision Zero Office (HSVZO) combines the longstanding missions of both the DC Highway Safety Office and the Vision Zero Office to promote safe behaviors and shared responsibility among all road users in the District of Columbia with the ultimate vision of reducing traffic fatalities and injuries on its roads by developing and implementing strategies, managing partnerships, overseeing grant programs, and analyzing data to measure program effectiveness. The work is driven by the mission of DDOT, the annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) grants process, and the Mayoral commitment to Vision Zero.The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Highway Safety and Vision Zero Office working with the team on strategy, implementation, and policy. The incumbent serves as an expert advisor with a focus on preventing traffic fatalities and major injuries for all transportation modes in the District, by implementing the Safe System approach in partnership with government and public stakeholders. Incumbent provides supervision and leadership to a multi-disciplinary team ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations for the implementation of traffic safety across the city.Duties And ResponsibilitiesProvides 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.Oversees the timely production of required statistical reports, compliance monitoring reports, correspondence and technical information, including but not limited to Annual Grant Application, Final FFY closeout report, Triennial Highway Safety Plan (3HSP), 5- year strategic plan, etc. Prepares and presents key data analysis for engagement, summarizing progress and advising on risks to success.Qualifications And EducationSpecialized 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.Work Experience (Preferred): Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in transportation safety policy or advocacy. A minimum of 10 years work experience.Licenses and CertificationsThe incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s permit to operate motor vehicles.Work EnvironmentThe work is performed in the normal office setting.Other Significant FactsTour of Duty: VariesDuration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS): At-will employment applies to the MSS. All positions and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.Promotional Potential: No known promotion potentialPay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0301-15Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not a part of a collective bargaining unit.Position Designation: This position has been designated as safety sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as an essential 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: 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 IncludeDDOT 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 MembershipContinued professional development, and professional growth through d.University, the in-house training available for all DDOT employeesFlexible 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) EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.