TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATOR 1689

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The duties of this position involve researching, developing and coordinating programs to improve awareness of traffic safety. Such programs may include the certified New York State Defensive Driving Course, demonstration projects and the use of mass media to inform and educate the public on how to reduce the number and severity of highway accidents. An employee in this class is responsible for establishing good community relations by meeting with various groups and representatives on a regular basis to discuss problems and obtain feedback on the success of programs. Under general direction, the incumbent is responsible for conducting research as to causes and possible modes of highway accident prevention; developing programs based on that research including traffic safety rules, pedestrian and bicycle safety and the effect of alcoholism, drowsiness and drug addiction on traffic accidents; and encouraging citizen participation in highway safety programs. The employee will serve as a coordinator among various groups and lecturers who are supplied with necessary visual aids and materials to support the objectives of the programs. Responsibility includes administering grant monies for the Traffic Safety Education Program. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Acts as liaison between various groups and representatives to discuss traffic safety problems and ideas;

Conducts research into causes and possible modes of prevention of highway accidents;

Develops programs pertaining to traffic safety using films and printed and personal presentations;

Coordinates and assigns traffic safety lecturers;

Provides programs to instruct on safety based on analysis of needs, for example; the older driver and safety education for children;

Coordinates efforts to advise public of existing programs; evaluates existing programs;

Encourages citizen participation in highway safety programs;

Locates and previews resources on Traffic Education material and approaches for presentation;

Administers grant monies for Traffic Safety Education Program under guidelines on grant expenditures;

Joins organizations to establish community contacts;

Reviews accident reports to set priorities;

Sends for material from commercial establishments to build large resource of information;

Implements arrangements for departmental participation in various exhibits, displays and radio tapings;

Speaks at community groups and gatherings;

Supervises full or part-time employees within project.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the practices and techniques of traffic safety education; good knowledge of researching and developing traffic safety programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various groups; ability to plan and direct programs relating to traffic safety education; ability to learn the principles and techniques of advertising and public relations; ability to follow guidelines of grant expenditures; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to evaluate various traffic safety programs and data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(a) Completion of sixty (60) credit hours at a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in traffic safety education; or,

(b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience in traffic safety education.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must be certified instructors and instructor-trainers of an approved Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Course in New York State's point insurance reduction program.

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SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

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