What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Records Program Coordinator 3029138 position at NORTH DAKOTA STATE GOVERNMENT - DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION?
Job ID 3029138
Location Bismarck, ND
Salary Range From 6539.00 To 6539.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
North Dakota Department of Transportation
Highway Safety Division, Bismarck, ND
If you take P.R.I.D.E. in displaying values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence, you have come to the right place. We are looking for a candidate who takes P.R.I.D.E. in what the NDDOT stands for.
At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, an infant-at-work program, tuition reimbursement, and more!
NDDOT Starting Salary: $6,539 / month
Summary of Work
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Program
Act as the primary FARS analyst and program manager.
Manage the FARS data entry.
Complete all FARS reporting requirements per standards.
Interpret source documents related to fatal traffic crashes and track incoming and outgoing information including information from law enforcement, the North Dakota Office of Attorney General, the State Toxicology Laboratory, coroner’s offices, emergency medical services, other jurisdiction offices, vital records from the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, and other records.
Enter initial fatal crash notifications into Fast FARS.
Code the collected data into the FARS system. There are more than 100 different data elements for a single case.
Summarize data for reports, as needed.
Attend FARS training courses, annual meetings, and other agency-sponsored training as needed to advance knowledge and skills.
Crash Data Software and Systems Management, Quality Control and Technical Assistance
Manage daily crash data operations including crash data system functions.
Suggest procedures and/or policies related to crash reporting, software and systems.
Manage the following related to crash reporting and the electronic crash reporting software (ECRS) system used by the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and all law enforcement throughout the State of North Dakota.
Provide technical assistance, training and support as needed to approximately 2,000 law enforcement users as needed.
Respond to phone calls, emails and other requests for information from law enforcement related to crash reporting.
Identify law enforcement training needs using data quality reports and recognizing frequent data entry errors.
Update the ECRS manual as needed.
Develop and/or update training materials as needed.
Assure data is collected and reported consistent with various data standards including:
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criterion (MMUCC) and assessment processes
Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE)
National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS)
American National Standard Manual on Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents Seventh Addition (ANSI D 16.1-2007)
North Dakota Century Code and others.
Coordinate and convene the ECRS User Group at least two times per year and as needed.
Identify and maintain membership
Identify and resolve user issues in cooperation with the software consultant
Assist with processes related to crash data systems maintenance and integration to link crash data with other data and systems (driver, vehicle, injury, adjudication, etc.).
Identify and test system edits and validations to improve data accuracy, correct data that fails the system edits, and other tasks.
Respond to requests for crash data and assure the release is consistent with state statute, NDDOT legal policies and procedures.
Assist with grant administration processes
Assist with the administration of the traffic records program and grant program in accordance with federal and state requirements to achieve and maintain eligibility for federal grant funds. This includes assigned responsibilities with the Traffic Records Coordinating Committee, the Traffic Records Strategic Plan, grant application processes, and grants management.
Represent the Safety Division at Meetings, Conferences, Workshop, Webinars
Attend state and national meetings to represent on Vision Zero topics and/or to advance professional skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree.
Three years of work experience leading to a level of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to work independently in interacting with others, problem solving, decision-making, and meeting established goals. The ability to discern information from multiple sources to identify facts and required actions and communicate findings to stakeholders. The ability to manage a program. Experience should also include ability to apply laws and regulations. Skilled at applying principles, methods, standards and best practices to identify needs and determine solutions.
Preferred Quals: Experience with grant processes that include written communication skills would be preferred.
Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.
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Application Procedures
Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*
*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.
Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Sheldon, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at sheldonmallory@nd.gov or 701.328.2649, or Mary Grund, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, at mgrund@nd.gov or 701.328.4366. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.
TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.
NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
Salary : $6,539
