Law Enforcement Traffic Services Specialist (Grants Specialist IV) - Denver

Law Enforcement Traffic Services Specialist

The Highway Safety Office (HSO), within the Office of Transportation Safety (OTS) at CDOT, exists to enhance the safety of the traveling public in Colorado through coordinated, integrated management of traffic safety education and enforcement programs. A key purpose of the HSO is to foster partnerships with CDOT Regions, federal and state agencies, local governments and the private sector to ensure the overall safety and mobility of the general public. The HSO develops goals, objectives and performance measures for the statewide highway safety program; develops the Triennial Highway Safety Plan, develops the annual Problem Identification Report; and provides policy guidance, interagency negotiations, quality assurance, and training.

As the Law Enforcement Traffic Services Specialist, you will administer the Law Enforcement grant program and projects. Grants and projects managed by this position include those related to distracted driving, impaired driving, seat belts, teen drivers, law enforcement liaisons, and speed enforcement. This position serves as the Staff Authority on Law Enforcement initiatives and programs, which requires a unique level of specialized knowledge and expertise in the field of impaired enforcement and Standard Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) as well as knowledge and expertise in countermeasures, laws, trends and technology.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

Work Environment

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, with opportunity for a flexible schedule.
• You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
• Some travel required statewide to perform site visits (less than 10%)
• Out of state travel is required to attend conferences and training (less than 5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

• At least 7 years of full-time professional experience in public health, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, social work, public administration, or other work related to the major duties of this position, which included: At least 3 years of experience as a police officer/deputy with a primary focus working in traffic enforcement.

OR

Education and Experience: A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 7 years.

• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in public health, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, social work, public administration, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
• Full-time professional experience as a police officer/deputy with a primary focus working in traffic enforcement will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section; Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position; Highest work/personal ethics and integrity; Graduate from an accredited police academy
• Prior law enforcement supervisory, administrative, and/or command level position and experience
• Traffic law enforcement experience
• 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 the ability to quickly learn other software systems.