PRINCIPAL HIGHWAY SAFETY SPECIALIST
Principal Highway Safety Specialist sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It lists a bachelor's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree. Pay on the FY2027 schedule runs $79,844 to $117,228.
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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. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of a supervisory officer in the Department of Law and Public Safety, acts in the capacity of a principal assistant in the supervision of the Highway Safety Program.
Examples of work
Acts as a principal assistant in formulating and developing a comprehensive New Jersey Highway Safety Program based on the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 and the policies and directives of the Governor's Representative. Supervises the policies, priorities and directives of the Governor's Representative to the National Highway Traffic Safety. Reviews and evaluates highway safety projects submitted in relation to priorities and criteria established by the Governor's Representative to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Reviews and evaluates highway safety projects submitted in relationship to the political subdivision's needs, capabilities and priorities. Assists in design, development and preparation of New Jersey annual work program. Develops guidelines, procedures and criteria to enable participation by the political subdivisions in highway safety programs. Visits, consults and provides assistance, instruction and interpretation concerning the Highway Safety Program and all its ramifications to political subdivisions and organizations within political subdivisions. Supervises the interpretation of directives and orders received form the National Highway Safety Bureau so that their meaning and effect at the political subdivision level may be determined. Monitors the progress of highway safety projects and prepares specific interim progress reports. Keeps current with policies and procedures set forth in the National Highway Safety Standards promulgated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and interprets these standards as they apply to the political subdivisions. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Suggests, initiates and promotes new projects that can be undertaken by sponsoring agencies with the State of New Jersey in order to obtain compliance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations standards and the State's comprehensive plan for meeting these safety standards. Assists in the implementation of new highway safety programs and investigative studies by developing sound plans of execution. Coordinates various information activities with select organizations e.g., F.A.R.E, M.A.S.T, Fatal Accident File, Traffic Records. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of highway safety containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Maintains essential 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.
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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the policies and procedures of New Jersey's Highway Safety Program in compliance with the National highway Safety Standards. Knowledge of the rules, regulations and standards of the Federal Highway Administration. Ability to work harmoniously with other state department officers, consultants and others in the review, revision and acceptance of plans for proposed highway safety projects. Ability to compose correspondence dealing with the personnel activities of the department or unit. Ability to prepare and supervise preparation and publication of clear and informative statistical, administrative, financial and other reports of Highway Safety Program activities containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to supervise the maintenance of essential records and files. 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 after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
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. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. Bilingual in Spanish and English. SPECIAL SKILL Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in the planning and/or administration of highway safety or related programs. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions. SCNE25N/AR25-Bilingual In Spanish & EnglishSCNE25N/AR25- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 09/03/2005