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TRAFFIC SAFETY COORDINATOR

Code: 04191 Local Competitive

Traffic Safety Coordinator sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's local-government civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.

It asks for 2 years of relevant experience.

How to apply

  • Exam

    This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.

  • Exam

    Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.

Definition

Under direction, coordinates and monitors the traffic safety program, collects and evaluates data on motor vehicle accidents and investigate the causes of such mishaps to recommend and implement measures to promote traffic safety; does other related duties.

Examples of work

  • Conducts field investigations regarding efficacy of traffic regulatory and control devices.
  • Reports to appropriate authorities relevant data pertaining to all motor vehicle accidents involving death within the country.
  • Works with local and state government offices toward reduction of traffic accidents including recommendations for improving traffic safety and for speed zoning within the county.
  • Promotes and coordinates traffic safety programs in accord with accident and traffic data.
  • Plans and directs safety campaigns and coordinates activities of local traffic safety officials.
  • Promotes driver safety education and highway and vehicular safety
  • Evaluates statistics and formulates plans for improving driver education and highway safety.
  • Gives speeches on traffic safety before civic and community organizations.
  • Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Maintains records and files.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Two (2) years of experience conducting field investigations of traffic accidents in the promotion of traffic safety.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of the New Jersey laws, rules, and regulations relating to modern traffic control and regulations.
  • Knowledge of the traffic control and regulatory problems current in New Jersey and in the several local areas thereof.
  • Knowledge of the varied types of devices, equipment, and methods used in modern traffic control systems and their advantages and limitations under varying conditions.
  • Knowledge of the equipment, devices, and procedures used in conducting investigations, surveys, and studies, including studies of speed, driver behavior, parking, and other related studies.
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with modern statistical theory, methods, and procedures.
  • Ability to analyze, comprehend, interpret, and apply basic traffic control laws, rules, and regulations in accord with established policies.
  • Ability to make the necessary field visits, inspections, surveys, and studies involved in the investigation and analysis of traffic control problems.
  • Ability to plan, formulate, and execute a traffic safety and accident prevention program.
  • Ability to secure the cooperation and assistance of local officials in the administration of a traffic safety program.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with officials and others concerned with traffic safety.
  • Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.