TRAFFIC SAFETY COORDINATOR

DEFINITION:

Under direction, coordinates and monitors the traffic safety 
program, collects and evaluates data on motor vehicle 
accidents and investigate the causes of such mishaps to 
recommend and implement measures to promote 
traffic safety; does other related duties.

NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative 
purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not 
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, 
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Conducts field investigations regarding efficacy of traffic 
regulatory and control devices.

Reports to appropriate authorities relevant data pertaining to 
all motor vehicle accidents involving death within the country.

Works with local and state government offices toward reduction 
of traffic accidents including recommendations for improving 
traffic safety and for speed zoning within the county.

Promotes and coordinates traffic safety programs in accord 
with accident and traffic data.

Plans and directs safety campaigns and coordinates activities 
of local traffic safety officials.

Promotes driver safety education and highway and vehicular safety

Evaluates statistics and formulates plans for improving driver 
education and highway safety.

Gives speeches on traffic safety before civic and community 
organizations.

Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical 
and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and 
recommendations.

Maintains records and files.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic 
and/or manual recording and information systems used by 
the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE: 

Two (2) years of experience conducting field investigations 
of traffic accidents in the promotion of traffic safety.

LICENSE: 

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license 
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather 
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential 
duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the New Jersey laws, rules, and regulations 
relating to modern traffic control and regulations.

Knowledge of the traffic control and regulatory problems 
current in New Jersey and in the several local areas thereof.

Knowledge of the varied types of devices, equipment, and 
methods used in modern traffic control systems and their 
advantages and limitations under varying conditions.

Knowledge of the equipment, devices, and procedures used in 
conducting investigations, surveys, and studies, including 
studies of speed, driver behavior, parking, and other related studies.

Knowledge of and familiarity with modern statistical theory, 
methods, and procedures.

Ability to analyze, comprehend, interpret, and apply basic traffic 
control laws, rules, and regulations in accord with established policies.

Ability to make the necessary field visits, inspections, surveys, 
and studies involved in the investigation and analysis of traffic 
control problems.

Ability to plan, formulate, and execute a traffic safety and accident 
prevention program.

Ability to secure the cooperation and assistance of local officials 
in the administration of a traffic safety program.

Ability to work harmoniously with officials and others concerned 
with traffic safety.

Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports 
containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in 
English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.  American 
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable 
forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
such persons may not be eligible.

This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
04191
L
C
  
N/A
12
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 5/28/2009