Traffic Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Community Health Department
Position: Traffic Safety Coordinator
Salary Range: $26.79/hour to $35.89/hour; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE
Location Community Health Department
Employment Type: Full-time (36 hours/week); FSLA non-exempt; Benefits Apply
Open Until Filled
Full Time Benefits Include: • County pays $1,500 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract) • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0 – access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.
Brief Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the development, planning, and overall coordination of local traffic safety education programs. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s (WTSC) mission of improving traffic safety and reducing crashes relies on the connection to, and commitment of local communities. The Traffic Safety Coordinators, known as Target Zero Managers (TZM) throughout Washington State, delegate, connect, empower, and convene regional traffic safety coalitions and partners through community engagement, education and outreach, data driven projects, and enforcement activities to change driver behavior and reduce deadly and serious injury traffic crashes. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining coalitions, recruiting stakeholders, conducting traffic safety needs assessments, raising awareness of traffic safety data and priorities, community and stakeholder engagement, developing logic models and plans, using Positive Community Norms messaging for outreach and education, and reporting.
Working Environment/Physical Abilities: The working environment includes activities in multiple venues. The physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office operations, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computers, other office equipment, accessing of file cabinets both on and off site, and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in health education, public health, or a social service-related field and two (2) years of work and experience preferred; OR five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the public health or social service field providing knowledge of health or social service programs and grant administration. Any combination of experience, education or training which would provide the knowledge and ability required will be considered. Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Maintain a current driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Work a flexible schedule.
FOR APPLICATION: APPLICATION, RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED. Job description is available on our website where you can apply online.
SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT