Community Development Specialist I

The Community Development Specialist I (CDS I) is the primary field contact with GHSP customers. This position is responsible for the solicitation of targeted traffic safety projects. The CDS I is also responsible for the review of applications for their assigned geographic and target areas. Once agencies are selected for potential funding the CDS II must work with applicants to develop project contracts and negotiate the terms of the contract. The CDS I provides development oversight monitoring and evaluation for the federally funded traffic safety grants once they are implemented. Extensive auditing of time sheets job descriptions procurement policies activity records invoices for reimbursement etc. are required. This position will provide oversight for all types of traffic safety projects funded through GHSP.

This position will provide direction oversight and coordination for traffic safety programs. This includes grant development implementation public information/education and evaluation in partnership with GHSP staff and State and local agencies identified through contacts written proposals submitted for review and other traffic safety advocates implementing programs identified in the Highway Safety Plan. This position will also review and approve regional and programmatic grant applications that apply to the Highway Safety Plan based on problem identification and solutions based on local and State crash data and recommend programs that will save lives and reduce injuries resulting from traffic crashes.

This position will monitor and evaluate regional and programmatic grant programs to determine if they are impacting the problem and using resources in both an effective and efficient manner on an ongoing basis. Develop follow-up plans to address grant program issues that are not meeting expectations. Program content could involve any or all types of traffic safety programs to include impaired driving occupant protection child passenger safety speeding distracted driving non-motorized (bicycle and pedestrian safety) traffic records school bus safety teen drivers senior drivers etc. This position will also monitor regional and programmatic grant activity through telephone contacts quarterly reports written correspondence and other documentation in compliance with the monitoring policy on an ongoing basis as well as schedule and conduct regional and programmatic on-site monitoring reviews as required by Federal guidelines to analyze operational and financial methods to ensure the GHSPs grant requirements are followed.

The successful applicant will attend GHSP sponsored events represent the GHSP at local State regional and national highway safety meetings conferences workshops training seminars legislative meetings and other activities and represent the GHSP at various State agency meetings to provide information on traffic records and traffic safety programs. The successful applicant will also manage traffic safety programs projects as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director and communicate to the GHSP staff on information gained from highway safety meetings and conferences.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate verbally and in writing details of policies procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan schedule and carry out work assignments effectively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage administrative projects with an emphasis on financial and performance-based compliance.
• Experience with computers and business software including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and/or databases.
• Experience working with other partners at all levels (executive middle management and front line) to implement programs that can affect behavior change.

Management prefers candidates with a working knowledge of traffic safety related law enforcement operations.

Additional Expectations:

• Selected applicant must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Position requires travel (sometimes overnight) for conferences and work events

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.

Bachelors degree in sociology psychology political science business administration public administration or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the specific program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.