HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGER 2752

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision an employee in this class is responsible for the management of the County's Highway Safety Programs. Supervision is exercised over a technical and clerical support staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Coordinates the day to day operation of Highway Safety Programs;

Monitors and evaluates the County Highway Safety Program's effectiveness;

Reports program efforts to groups with a specific interest in developing educational programs in promoting awareness programs;

Maintains contact with the Suffolk County Traffic Safety Board and other resources;

Develops plans to efficiently and effectively use available community resources;

Represents the County Executive in dealing with County departments, agencies and community groups involved with highway safety;

Prepares draft news releases concerning significant happenings in highway safety;

Serves as liaison with New York State for the Stop DWI and Highway Safety Programs.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of highway safety practices and programs; knowledge of community organizations and their functions; knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations; knowledge of the techniques and methods of data collection ad analysis; ability to maintain an effective working relationship with local governments, community services and agencies; ability to supervise employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to obtain and verify information; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to maintain records; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and two (2) years of experience in highway safety, public administration or management analysis; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and six (6) years of experience as described in a); or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

R9/15/93

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03