As part of a dynamic team of professionals working together, the ideal candidate develops, implements, administers and markets a comprehensive Traffic Safety Program in the TxDOT Austin District. They will administer state and federal transportation funded programs to local law enforcement agencies and community organizations to address traffic safety issues in their community. This position oversees contracts, grants, projects and programs to include application, approval, reimbursements, monitoring, audits and close-out. Work requires contact with governmental agencies and special interest groups and the public to develop, administer and manage programs to save lives by reducing traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. This position will also maintain local community participation and involvement through coalition building to educate the public about traffic safety. Candidates will acquire and maintain Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician Certification, will continue education training necessary for recertification, and will provide CPS technician services to local communities as part of the duties of this position.
This position involves participation in community outreach events such as, but not limited to; safety fairs, car seat checks, shattered dreams, and other events specific to the local community. On occasion employee will be required to pull a traffic safety trailer in the Austin district. Employees at this level must be self-starters, establish their own work plans and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Transportation Funding Specialist II and III This job requires the following: Bachelor's Degree in Transportation or Business Administration (Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.) This job requires the following: All Levels Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent No supervisory experience required. Transportation Funding Specialist II 2 years in grant funding administration, planning, budgeting, or working with state or federal funding. Transportation Funding Specialist III 3 years in grant funding administration, planning, budgeting, or working with state or federal funding.
(Full Time / 20.30 hourly / Ballinger, Tx)