Cps Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

As part of a dynamic team of professionals working together, the ideal candidate develops, implements, administers, and markets a comprehensive Traffic Safety Program in the TxDOT Beaumont district. They will administer state and federal transportation funded programs to local law enforcement agencies and community organizations to address traffic safety issues in their community. This position oversees contracts, grants, projects, and programs to include application, approval, reimbursements, monitoring, audits, and close-out. Work requires contact with governmental agencies and special interest groups and the public to develop, administer and manage programs to save lives by reducing traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths.

This position will also maintain local community participation and involvement through coalition building to educate the public about traffic safety. Candidates will acquire and maintain Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician Certification, will continue education training necessary for recertification, and will provide CPS technician services to local communities as part of the duties of this position. This position involves participation in community outreach events such as, but not limited to, safety fairs, car seat checks, and other events specific to the local community.

Employees at this level must be self-starters, establish their own work plans and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties- Transport funding specialist II & III:

       Develops implements, administers, and markets a data-driven comprehensive Traffic Safety Program by establishing and maintaining community participation through coalition building in the corresponding counties in the TxDOT Beaumont district.

       Promotes community participation in highway safety initiatives and grant funding opportunities.

       Administers assigned projects, grants, and contracts to include analyzing, processing, negotiating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating project's scope of work, budget, expenditures, objectives, related activities, and deliverables to include site visits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

       Reviews and approves project performance reports, requests for reimbursements, and invoices in accordance with grant or contract terms and conditions, applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and within established deadlines.

       Makes presentations, develops speeches, conducts, and coordinates meetings, seminars, and workshops on applicable programs for various community stakeholders.

       Manages a Public Information and Education (PI&E) program by coordinating and participating in traffic safety campaigns, to include local and statewide media events and proactively works with District and Division Public Information Offices.

       Serves as liaison and contact in area(s) of expertise.

       Keeps abreast of and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards pertaining to programs.

       Developing and giving presentations, expanding, and maintaining community participation and interest through coalition building to educate the public to save lives by reducing crashes, injuries, and deaths.

       Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in transportation or business administration. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 

Transportation Funding Specialist II: 2 years grant funding administration, planning, budgeting or working with state or federal funding. 

Transportation Funding Specialist III: 3 years grant funding administration, planning, budgeting or working with state or federal funding

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). 

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

       Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician Certification - Candidates without certification will be required to attain the certification within 3 months of hire.

       Advanced communication skills addressing complex or sensitive matters.

       Independently resolves complex issues using sound judgment.

       Leads collaboration, models professionalism, courtesy, and respect.

       Facilitates positive working relationships across multiple functional areas, promoting open communication and strong team coordination in fast paced program environments.

Competencies:

Required competencies for the Transportation Funding Specialist II include:

       Effective written and oral communication skills

       Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders

       Strong organizational, time management and planning skills

       Strong leadership skills in Budgeting methods and procedures

       Applicable contract, grant, funding, project and program processes, policies, and procedures

       Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy and results, anticipating and adjusting for problems and roadblocks

       Critical thinking skills

       Public relations for maintaining engaging working relationships with individuals and stakeholders

       Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities

       Developing and giving presentations, expanding, and maintaining community participation and interest through coalition building to educate the public

Additional competencies for Transportation Funding Specialist III include:

Extensive knowledge of:

       Financial management and accounting systems

Considerable knowledge of:

       Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures

       Applicable computer systems and applications

       Traffic safety programs

       Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures

       Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology

       Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

       Investigative practices and procedures

Proficient skill in:

       Collecting, sorting and compiling data

       Coordinating and scheduling activities/resources

       Interpreting applicable information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

       Lifting/Carrying: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

       Standing for prolonged periods of time

       Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, typing

       Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
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