The District of Columbia Department of Transportation seeks a Director of Mobility Safety. Applications are due by December 21, 2025.
This position is in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Project Delivery Administration, Vision Zero Division. The goal of the District’s Vision Zero Division is to provide strategy, support, and analysis of projects and interventions that will eliminate traffic deaths, including roadway design changes, enforcement of critical safety laws, and raising public awareness of behaviors that will ensure safe roadways.
The successful applicant for this position will have a key role in grant-making to community organizations and public agencies through the District’s Highway Safety Office (HSO) function, supported by Federal funding through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This includes all programs under Section 402, State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program and Section 405 National Priority Safety Program. The coordinator administers an annual budget of $4 – $7 million dollars which includes grants and contract administration on behalf of DDOT. The successful applicant will also manage a team and contracts to conduct traffic safety work for DDOT.
Provides the full range of supervisory services, as required to manage and direct the work efforts of subordinate staff and activities of assigned operations. Plans, schedules, and coordinates work operations. Hires, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff to maximize professional development and productivity. Assigns, directs, adjusts and reviews the work of subordinate employees. Makes staff selections, recommends promotions, provides performance ratings and standards and necessary training, approves/denies leave, and initiates necessary disciplinary action., Explains and gains support from employees regarding management changes, policies, and goals.
Plans, directs, and coordinates a variety of program operations and activities related to division operations and the review of plans, specifications, and cost estimates, etc. Assesses the District’s current integration of the Vision Zero mission into all practices including planning, policy making and external affairs. Monitors legislative and advocacy efforts and recommends programmatic strategies in response to develop short- and long-range strategic plans. Participates in and/or leads complex studies, assessments, special projects and comprehensive evaluations to use in decision making and to effectively direct District activities as they relate to mobility safety and Vision Zero.
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Preferred Requirements: At least one (1) year specialized experience designing and implementing roadway safety projects in an urban environment. Bachelor’s Degree in related disciplines preferred. 3+ years of experience supporting highway safety efforts working on behavioral traffic safety issues, grantee support and review, data analysis and other related activities preferred.