Law Enforcement Traffic Services Specialist (Grants Specialist IV) - Denver
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $71,544.00 - $82,272.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Job Description
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is a pivotal institution dedicated to enhancing the safety, efficiency, and connectivity of transportation systems within the State of Colorado. Serving as a vital provider of freedom and mobility to the public, CDOT ensures the safe and reliable movement of people and goods across the state. CDOT is committed to offering comprehensive benefits to its employees, including competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; and a robust retirement system through PERA. Employees also benefit from generous paid time off packages, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities,... Show More
Job Requirements
- At least 7 years of full-time professional experience in public health, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, social work, public administration, or related fields
- At least 3 years of experience as a police officer or deputy focused on traffic enforcement
- Combination of relevant education and experience equaling at least 7 years considered
- Must provide substantiation of experience within work experience section of application
- Must submit official or unofficial transcripts if using education to qualify
- Must pass pre-employment screening including social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks
- Applicants must be Colorado state residents
- Position is exempt and not eligible for overtime compensation
- Ability to work a flexible hybrid schedule including statewide and occasional out-of-state travel
- Must submit a complete application package including cover letter, supplemental questionnaire, resume, and transcripts if applicable
Job Qualifications
- At least 7 years of full-time professional experience in public health, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, social work, public administration, or other related work
- At least 3 years of experience as a police officer or deputy with a primary focus working in traffic enforcement
- Knowledge of current traffic safety countermeasures
- Knowledge of general police methods, practices, and procedures
- Deep understanding of and commitment to traffic safety programs and issues
- Familiarity with law enforcement traffic safety programs and Highway Safety Plans
- Knowledge and experience with grant oversight and administration
- Contacts within law enforcement and traffic safety community
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral
- Understanding of traffic safety data, trends, and analysis
- Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate
- Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability
- Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner
- Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations and communities
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision
- Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and ability to quickly learn other software systems
Job Duties
- Provide expertise to HSO management in the development and delivery of goals, objectives, communications and implementation strategies for the projects directly related to law enforcement activity
- Oversee all aspects of the Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) program, including oversight of contractors
- Manage high level, mission critical highway safety grants, funded at the state and federal level
- Conduct project management for high level grants, including reviewing applications, contract preparation, negotiation, pre-work conferences, monitoring visits, reviewing of reports for contract compliance, and evaluating performance
- Review and approve/deny payment of claims for grant reimbursement of work and materials and evaluate overall project direction and rate of progress
- Perform systematic file reviews during the year to ensure that files are compliant with prescribed NHTSA and state requirements
- Provide on-going training and technical assistance to grant projects as needed and/or requested, including project and financial management assistance
- Partner internally and externally with various stakeholders and represent the HSO on task forces, committees, and other groups to promote public policy and education
- Collaborate with the HSO management team in the planning, development and execution of HSO's publications, projects, events and initiatives
- Other job duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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