Traffic Safety Coordinator - SR-20

Duties Summary

Coordinates and supports the operational aspects of the Hawai‘i Police Department’s impaired, unsafe driving, and safety-related activities and programs in an effort to reduce traffic accidents, injuries, and deaths.

• Develops educational and informational materials.
• Trains and supervises school crossing guards.
• Performs other related duties.

Special Working Conditions

Available to work flexible hours and have access to an insured vehicle for program activities.

Examples of Duties

• Collaborates with organizations within the community and other government agencies to coordinate strategic plans to reduce the number of motor vehicle related deaths and injuries caused by impaired and unsafe driving.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of subordinate staff; provides training as necessary; conducts job performance evaluations.
• Initiates and maintains regular contact with community and private agencies to encourage support and participation in the various prevention campaigns and impaired driving program activities; works closely with groups to ensure that the programs remain viable.
• Gathers data and statistics concerning traffic crashes and incidents; prepares reports for internal review, public meetings, or grant applications.
• Maintains data related to impaired driving, traffic violations, and traffic accidents; analyzes data to identify traffic safety concerns; prepares reports of recommendations.
• Develops and prepares training materials for presentations; plans and coordinates and/or conducts training sessions or informational meetings for various government and community organizations; coordinates logistics.
• Evaluates the traffic violation notification system; receives and reviews traffic violation complaints and prepares follow-up correspondence to the registered owner of the vehicle.
• Prepares administrative and statistical reports; maintains files and records.
• Operates a vehicle to perform work-related duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree, and two (2) years of work experience in conducting training or educational workshops or facilitating community group activities, and demonstrated supervisory aptitude*, and possession of a good driving record certified by a traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations, or suspensions for three (3) years preceding and no moving violations for one (1) year preceding. A current traffic abstract is valid for 30 days from date of issuance by the district court. (You will be required to submit your current traffic abstract at time of the job interview), and possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire).
• Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application).
• Supervisory aptitude is the ability or potential of an individual to perform supervisory duties as demonstrated: by the successful completion of regular assignments that involved some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exists; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Examination

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Public relations;
• Principles and practices of supervision;
• Principles of motivation and group dynamics;
• Research methods and techniques;
• Methods for evaluating and analyzing facts, information, and issues to resolve problems;
• Hazards and safety precautions in operating a motor vehicle;
• Grant writing, report and letter writing;
• Government organizations and functions.

Physical Requirements

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits of County Employment

• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retail Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Credit Union Membership: Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.