Vision Zero Outreach Coordinator

Starting Pay Range: $55,000.00 – $60,000.00 – DOE

Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Full Benefit Package – Including 100% Paid Health Premiums

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Preference given to degrees in business, public administration, transportation, safety or industrial hygiene, behavioral or social sciences, communications, public relations, and marketing.

Experience: Entry level position with practical experience in public relations or marketing, and with coordinating or administering. Public Relations/Communications/Marketing, Public Health or Safety.

Licensure/Certification: Work toward obtaining a professional certification in traffic safety (optional)

Summary:

The Vision Zero Outreach Coordinator performs a wide range of regional outreach activities in a 12-15 county area in support of the North Dakota Association of Counties Vision Zero Outreach Program, in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Transportation Safety Division. The position supports the key functions of North Dakota’s traffic safety initiative: Vision Zero. Regional coordinators will serve as local subject matter experts and liaisons and will identify critical outreach initiatives and activities within their region. Coordinators will be responsible to develop and maintain partnerships, provide resources, and coordinate outreach activities to support communities to work toward zero motor vehicle crash fatalities and serious injuries.

Mission Results

Help reduce regional motor vehicle crash fatalities.

Help reduce regional alcohol and drug-related, speed-related, distracted driving and unbelted motor vehicle fatalities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Network/Partner Engagement

Advocates for the implementation of the State Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) priority strategies within the region

Develops relationships with city, county and state law enforcement partners through cooperative events, ride-alongs, promotion of high visibility enforcement activities, sobriety checkpoints and other proven initiatives

Serves on a Vision Zero Emphasis Area Team and shares their activities with other Vision Zero Outreach Coordinators and local partners

Builds partner support for selected SHSP legislative and policy priority safety strategies through personal contacts, presentations, media events, social media, legislative education, and other outreach

Expands community engagement and the partnership network by participating in regional/local partnership meetings (e.g., AAA, Safe Kids, Health Departments). Encourages new partners to formalize the partnership through registration with the Vision Zero Partner Network

Establishes and supports formal, on-going communication with individuals and organizations within the region that have registered as Vision Zero Partner Network members

Establishes and expands relationships with tribal partners to support SHSP implementation

Outreach Initiatives

Coordinates with state personnel and regional partners to hold a minimum of two local media events annually

Designates at least one Vision Zero Community within the region annually and works with the community to meet the requirements of the program

Promotes the Vision Zero Awards programs to coalition and partner network members and annually submits a minimum of one nomination from the region

Promotes the Crash Memorial webpage at presentations, regional meetings and in conversations with partners

Assists the state to solicit sponsorship funds to acquire incentive items and other resources in support of state and regional Vision Zero activities

Expands his/her knowledge of the Local Road Safety Program (LRSP) through discussions with state/local traffic engineers and other resources. Promotes the submission of LRSP projects by cities and counties to the state for funding and implementation.

Data Acquisition and Utilization

Conducts crash data and other relevant data analysis to identify who is crashing, where they are crashing and uses this information to develop and implement a regional action plan to supplement the SHSP

Incorporates local crash data into presentations, media events and partner meetings and/or discussions

Assists with the initial development of a Community Assessment Tool.

How to Apply:

Tip to Applicants: Read and follow the instructions on the Job Announcement, the application, and any other requested item before completing and submitting your application packet.

Applicants can find the Ward County Application at following address:

https://www.co.ward.nd.us/184/Human-Resources .

Applicants must also provide,

Resume;

Three (3) professional references;

Cover letter that clearly explains how the applicant’s work experience is related to the description of essential duties and responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and level of work experience. Applications must be submitted to human resources by the closing date. All other required documents must be submitted to Ward County Human Resources, 225 3rd St SE, Minot, ND 58701 or e-mailed to: human.resources@co.ward.nd.us by the closing date listed. Failure to send required documents will result in your application not being considered further.

Applicants must apply for a specific position within the County to be considered for that position.

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD214 and a letter less than one-year old from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one-year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Preference given to degrees in business, public administration, transportation, safety or industrial hygiene, behavioral or social sciences, communications, public relations, and marketing. • Experience: Entry level position with practical experience in public relations or marketing, and with coordinating or administering. Public Relations/Communications/Marketing, Public Health or Safety. • Licensure/Certification: Work toward obtaining a professional certification in traffic safety (optional)

Miscellaneous Information

Please submit your Cover Letter, Resume, and Ward County Application by December 3rd, 2020 at noon. How to Apply: Tip to Applicants: Read and follow the instructions on the Job Announcement, the application, and any other requested item before completing and submitting your application packet. • Applicants can find the Ward County Application at following address: https://www.co.ward.nd.us/184/Human-Resources . 1. Applicants must also provide, 2. Resume; 3. Three (3) professional references; 4. Cover letter that clearly explains how the applicant’s work experience is related to the description of essential duties and responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and level of work experience. Applications must be submitted to human resources by the closing date. All other required documents must be submitted to Ward County Human Resources, 225 3rd St SE, Minot, ND 58701 or e-mailed to: human.resources@co.ward.nd.us by the closing date listed. Failure to send required documents will result in your application not being considered further. • Applicants must apply for a specific position within the County to be considered for that position. • Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD214 and a letter less than one-year old from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one-year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.

Job Details
Category

Highway Department

Status

Open

Salary

Starting Pay Range: $55,000.00 – $60,000.00 – DOE

Posted

November 19, 2020 8:00 AM

Closing

December 3, 2020 12:00 PM