Vision Zero Coordinator

The Transportation Department plans, builds, and maintains a safe and vibrant multi-modal transportation network that supports safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability to provide a superior quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. If you’re interested in helping bring innovative, community-focused transportation solutions to our community while growing in your career, come to Durham!

Hiring Range: $61,357.00 – $73,628.00
Workdays/Times: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(some after hours or weekend work may be required as part of engagement and outreach efforts)

This position supports and promotes the development of the City’s Vision Zero program. This includes developing goals and strategies that can be implemented through partnerships across agencies and sectors in order to meet the goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries on streets in Durham.

This position will have primary responsibilities for managing multiple facets of the program including: representing the City in developing the regional Vision Zero Action Plan; developing Vision Zero branding and awareness campaigns; conducting outreach on the Vision Zero Initiative; and participating in any local, regional or national activities in relation to supporting the City’s Vision Zero program; developing applications for grant funding to support Vision Zero activities, and overall communication of the City’s Vision Zero program.

Duties/Responsibilities
Helps to develop the region’s Vision Zero Action Plan through a collaborative process with internal and external stakeholders. Develops and manages the messaging, graphics, and narratives of websites, brochures, annual reports, and other communications materials. Conducts research studies, surveys, geospatial analyses, and interviews to inform walking and bicycling project planning and design.
Coordinates and contributes to the planning and development of capital projects that support the Vision Zero Action Plan and improve safety for road users. May assist in the design and implementation of “rapid-response” installations using measures such as lane markings, flex posts, and traffic signal timing changes.
Serves as coordinator for a Vision Zero Steering Committee that will include stakeholders from a diverse range of neighborhood/civic associations, advocacy groups, and members of the public. Collects input from stakeholders on transportation issues. Facilitates a two-way flow of information between external groups and internal team members.
Assures that members of the public are provided with access to timely, accurate, and precise information related to Transportation policies, programs, and projects.
Participates in departmental public relations efforts. Assists with the coordination and development of key program and project messaging. Disseminates general information to neighborhood leaders, advocacy groups and the public through grassroots outreach.
Contributes to program and project website content; contributes to production and distribution of department quarterly reports and newsletters.
Leads departmental public education efforts related to Vision Zero in the promotion and dissemination of critical transportation safety messaging through neighborhood and community partnerships and other means.
Prepares reports and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s or equivalent.
Five (5) years of experience in transportation, marketing, strategic communications or related field.

Additional Preferred Skills
Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy, Communications, or a closely related field.
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record or obtain within 60 days of hire.
Knowledge or experience with statistics and/or scientific research studies.
Experience with presenting to elected officials, advisory boards, and/or high level management.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation engineering, bicycle/pedestrian transportation, complete streets, transportation planning, urban design, traffic safety, traffic enforcement and construction.
Experience managing budgets and/or grants.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS