TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PROGRAM SUPERVISOR 28082

02/16/94 B

This is the supervisory level class in the Transportation Safety series. Positions in this class are responsible for the planning, development, implementation, supervision, and management of a specific transportation safety related program on a statewide basis or the community transportation safety programs for a specific geographical area of the state which target multiple transportation safety related program areas and issues. The work involves the full range of program management responsibilities from conceptualization and design of the program to program evaluation and initiation and implementation of enhancements or improvements. This class is distinguished from the Transportation Safety Program Manager class by the latter's responsibility for a number of comprehensive statewide transportation safety programs. The class is distinguished from the Transportation Safety Program Specialist class by responsibility for the full range of program supervisory responsibilities.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, organizing, supervising, implementing, and managing, a specific transportation safety program statewide, or the community traffic safety programs for a geographical area of the state.

Statewide positions develop program goals and objectives; identify key program elements or areas of concentration; determine funding needs and prepare requests for federal grant funding. Develops or oversees the development and implementation of projects, campaigns, new programs and activities to promote transportation safety, to achieve overall program objectives, or to comply with federal regulations. Researches transportation safety related problems and issues. Evaluates programs, projects, and activities for program planning and reporting purposes. Provides technical assistance and consultative services to other agencies, corporations, and special interest groups; serves on task forces and committees as a technical advisor and active member. Monitors and reports on transportation safety grants. Prepares budget recommendations to cover program expenses. Performs employee relations management functions.

Regional positions perform these functions to target and support the comprehensive transportation safety needs specific to a geographical area of the state, providing long-term direction, coordination, and technical support to local transportation safety boards.

Supervision Given: Supervises a small staff of a professional and/or paraprofessional nature which supports program development, management, and operations.

Supervision Received: Statewide positions work under the general direction of a Transportation Safety Program Manager. Regional positions work under the general direction of a DMV District Manager and receive programmatic assistance from Transportation Safety Administration personnel. Major program and project proposals are subject to review and approval, and often are contingent upon receipt of federal support and funding. Positions operate independently in carrying out approved proposals.

Scope: Positions are responsible for the full range of program management responsibilities for a single transportation safety program on a statewide basis or for comprehensive transportation safety programs and issues within a geographical region. Program planning, development, implementation, and management are involved.

Impact of Actions: Work has a direct impact upon public awareness and knowledge of transportation safety issues and impacts upon the level of community support and involvement in promoting transportation safety within individual localities and across the state.

Personal Contacts: Frequent contacts with other state agencies, local, state, and national officials involved with transportation safety; community and special interest groups; legislators, corporations, and industry representatives; to promote support and involvement in agency programs, exchange information, to provide technical assistance and consultative services, and to coordinate programs.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of planning, analysis, research and program evaluation techniques, program and project management techniques, and organizational models. Working knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques. Working knowledge of the administrative, monitoring, and reporting requirements associated with federal grants management.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to develop program goals and objectives as well as plans to meet these objectives; to plan, organize, and lead major projects and programs; to establish and maintain effective working relationships and build a network of contacts; to promote and persuade others to become involved in transportation safety efforts; to conduct research and identify problem areas; to make effective presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

License or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from a college or university with major studies in public administration, business, transportation safety, behavioral or social sciences, or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in program planning and management.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was revised and retitled in February, 1994. The class was previously titled Transportation Safety Field Supervisor.