Classification Title:

Research Coordinator II

Job Description:

Safety Grant Program Support

The Traffic Operations & Safety Specialist will play a key role in administering and supporting safety-related grants, working with local, state, and federal safety partners. Responsibilities include:

Grant Program Execution & Compliance: Oversee grant-funded traffic safety projects, ensuring timely and efficient execution in accordance with funding agency requirements. Engineering & Planning Research Support: Assist in analyzing crash data, traffic flow, roadway safety trends, and transportation planning initiatives to support safety program development. Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with local, state, and federal agencies, law enforcement, safety coalitions, and transportation organizations to implement safety programs. Project Implementation Support: Provide engineering/planning input on roadway safety audits, pedestrian and bicycle safety initiatives, and crash countermeasure recommendations as required under funded projects. Tracking & Reporting: Maintain records of grant-funded safety programs, tracking key milestones, expenditures, and deliverables. Prepare technical reports for funding agencies and ensure compliance with grant regulations.

Performance Evaluation & Data Analysis: Compile program performance reports, transportation safety metrics, and statistical analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of grant-funded programs.

Traffic Safety Resource Center & Inventory Management

Resource Center Management (Safety Engineering & Outreach Support): Execute grant-funded safety projects efficiently and on schedule to ensure statewide safety partners receive necessary resources. Procure, organize, and catalog traffic safety educational and outreach materials for distribution. Develop and maintain a customer order database to track inventory distribution and assess the impact of resource allocation. Provide customer service via phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings to assist safety partners with resource requests. Prepare project reports and deliverables as required for grant compliance. Utilize engineering and planning knowledge to assess the relevance and effectiveness of distributed safety materials in reducing roadway crashes and improving public awareness. Order Fulfillment & Inventory Management: Utilize the order processing system to view and process customer orders from safety stakeholders. Fulfill customer orders efficiently and prepare materials for shipping. Coordinate shipments with multiple vendors and create shipping labels for distribution. Monitor product inventory levels and proactively identify items for reordering and restocking based on usage data. Manage and retrieve stored resources from off-site storage facilities, ensuring availability for distribution. Conduct monthly and annual inventory audits to ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance with funding requirements. Prepare and obtain print bids and manage bulk print orders for safety outreach materials.

Training & Research Program Support (Engineering & Planning Applications)

The coordinator will assist in transportation safety research, training development, and workforce training programs, ensuring the effective dissemination of knowledge to professionals in the transportation industry. Responsibilities include: Transportation Engineering & Planning Research Support: Assist in evaluating work zone safety, intersection safety improvements, pedestrian and bicycle safety, speed management strategies, and crash data analysis. Training Program Development & Coordination: Support the development of professional training courses for engineers, planners, law enforcement personnel, and safety advocates, including: Curriculum development and course material preparation. Instructor coordination and logistics management. Student registration and participant support. Technical Report & Proposal Writing: Assist in preparing engineering reports, research proposals, and safety grant applications. Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach: Coordinate with instructors, government agencies, and industry professionals to support training programs and research efforts.

Perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure that T2 Center operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Expected Salary:

$55,000-$60,000; commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineer-in-Trainee (EIT) certification. Knowledge of transportation engineering, traffic safety principles, and transportation planning. Experience working with transportation data, safety studies, crash analysis, or work zone planning. Experience planning events and interacting with the public to gather and distribute information. Experience working with database systems to process orders, track inventory, and generate reports. Experience working in a team-oriented setting with multiple stakeholders.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs. for handling and distributing safety materials

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter and resume with application.

This is a time-limited position.

We offer flexible work arrangements such as hybrid remote work locations and/or schedules that fall outside of a unit’s usual working hours. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes