Explore a Career with NORTH DAKOTA STATE GOVERNMENT - DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job ID 3031544
Location
Bismarck, ND
Salary Range From 6419.00 To 6419.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FLSA Status Administrative

North Dakota Department of Transportation
Highway Safety Division, Bismarck, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Starting Salary: $6,419 / month

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and mission-driven professional to lead public information and outreach efforts for North Dakota’s Vision Zero initiative. This role plays a critical part in supporting statewide efforts to eliminate motor vehicle crash fatalities and serious injuries through education, media campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven program management.

Program Administration

Lead all public information (PI) and outreach initiatives for Vision Zero focus areas, including speed management, occupant protection, impaired and distracted driving, child passenger safety, pedestrian and bicycle safety, motorcycle safety, and infrastructure safety.
Manage vendor relationships, overseeing a full-service media firm to:
Identify communication goals and strategies
Conduct market research and develop/distribute media campaigns
Plan and execute public events, news conferences, interviews, and campaign launches
Review and approve media materials and coordinate internal/external approvals
Serve as a Vision Zero spokesperson, conducting media interviews and representing the Highway Safety Division at state and national conferences, meetings, webinars, and workshops.
Develop and maintain PI materials including presentations, website content, reports, news releases, talking points, and ads.
Support strategic projects such as the Crash Memorial Wall and Vision Zero Partner Network.
Guide policy development to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Provide technical assistance to staff, sub-recipients, and contractors to maintain compliance.
Analyze crash and ancillary data to inform program strategies and measure impact.
Serve on committees, workgroups, and task forces to advance program goals.
Serve as a primary resource for internal and external requests related to Vision Zero.
Maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal partners to support shared objectives.
Manage contracts and grants:
Solicit, review, and award applications
Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with procurement requirements
Monitor performance via site visits and regular communication
Maintain thorough documentation of sub-recipient activities and outcomes
Conduct program evaluations and prepare required federal reports.
Budget Management

Develop and oversee budgets for assigned Vision Zero programs.
Review and approve financial submissions (vouchers, reports) through the state’s online system.
Monitor spending for compliance with budget authority and allowable cost guidelines.
Evaluate and approve budget modification requests.
Vision Zero Plan Implementation

Support implementation of North Dakota’s Vision Zero Plan by coordinating PI efforts with partner agencies.
Assist in planning and executing the annual Vision Zero Partner Conference.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for safety and a desire to make a positive impact. Must be self-directed, highly organized and able to manage time and priorities effectively, detail-oriented, capable of interpreting data and complying with regulations, and have a demonstrated ability to communicate well with a variety of groups.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Degrees: Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations.
Four years of work experience leading to a level of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to work independently in interacting with others, problem solving, decision-making, and meeting established goals through planning, organizing, and controlling work activities.
Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

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Application Procedures
Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at dot.recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-2651.

Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.