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Impaired Driving Prevention Senior Program Manager
Schaefer Center for Public Policy
Vacancy Number 300646
Position Type: Regular exempt grant-funded position with benefits package
Opens: 04/18/16 Closes: 05/03/16
Salary: $58,000 - $71,000
Note: Position is contingent on the continued availability of grant funding.
Worksite Location: Maryland Highway Safety Office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
1 Orchard Rd.
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
The University of Baltimore is seeking an Impaired Driving Prevention Senior Program Manager at the Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO), a division of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. The position serves as the single statewide resource person to assist managerial and program staff regarding impaired driving (defined as alcohol and drugs) programs for the MHSO. The position’s responsibilities include long- and short-term program planning, grant development, budget development and oversight. Duties also include conducting monitoring and providing technical assistance to grantees. Position makes periodic presentations representing MHSO at local, state and national highway safety meetings and conferences.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare state-wide impaired driving programs based on research, data, and state and national priorities for the MHSO. Provide overall guidance and direction to the impaired driving programs in the state. Determine project activities including design, analysis, testing, implementing and measurement of projects/grants. Design policies, strategies and guidelines to resolve the identified impaired driving problems. Facilitate the review and approval of highway safety grant development plans and strategies. Evaluate data and conduct problem identification on a statewide basis in the impaired driving area. Network with federal, state, local agencies, and the criminal justice community to maintain a broad base of current knowledge and remain up to date with the latest technology and best practices. Serve as staff resource person to respond to requests from the general public, media and legislature on impaired driving issues. Serve as Chairperson for the Impaired Driving Coalition and facilitates quarterly meetings, as MHSO liaison to the Governor’s Task Force on Drunk and Drugged Driving and assist in executing their recommendations.
- Serve as MHSO liaison on the Maryland Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) Emphasis Area (Impaired Driving) Team. Plan and prepare the assigned program area sections of the Maryland’s SHSP, as well as other incentive funding plans, based on research and interviews with traffic safety professionals at the state, regional and national levels. Review grant proposals and concepts that apply to the SHSP based on problem identification. Conduct needs assessments to determine specific problems and priorities to be addressed through grant programs. Develop countermeasure strategies targeted at resolving problems indicated by the identification process. Develop an evaluation component to measure project outcomes. Review grant applications and provide input on changes or revisions necessary to comply with state and federal requirements. Approve final applications for implementation after determining the objectives and activities are consistent with goals stated in the SHSP. Evaluate traffic crash, fatality and injury data and conduct problem identification on a statewide basis. Review, analyze and evaluate State crash data and recommend traffic safety strategies to save lives and prevent serious traffic injuries. Manage all aspects of the grant administration process including site selection, development, budgeting, implementation and on-site monitoring. Conduct and lead network meetings with appropriate state and local partners to gain input in the grant development plans. Pursue and create new partnerships and design new grant activities with state and local agencies as new problems and priorities are identified through the needs assessment process. Coordinate with Regional Traffic Safety Program Managers throughout the state in developing and implementing statewide strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate regional and programmatic grant programs to determine if they are impacting the problem and using resources in both an effective and efficient manner on an ongoing basis. Develop follow-up plans to address grant program issues that are not meeting expectations. Maintain weekly/monthly contact with grantees throughout the grant period, via telephone, e-mail, and personal meetings to ensure program effectiveness. Schedule and conduct on-site monitoring reviews as required by federal, state, and MHSO guidelines to analyze operational and financial methods to insure MHSO grant requirements are followed. Evaluate implementation of programmatic program activities to determine effectiveness in terms of achievement of objectives and compliance with established timelines. Recommend program policies and procedures to correct identified deficiencies. Review program evaluations to determine what methods are successful in achieving program objectives, and make technical application of these methods in other grant programs. Provide guidance, recommendations and alternative strategies to enhance existing grant programs based on review findings. Prepare reports regarding grant activity along with collection, review and summarizing of enforcement data related to program area. Maintain a working knowledge of the e-grant system and provide instruction to grantees. Provide problem solving and technical assistance on the e-grant system to grantees throughout the grant year. Review and approve financial reimbursement claims and supporting documentation, at least quarterly, as submitted by grantees.
- Enhance the role the criminal justice and adjudication communities in working with MHSO. Serve as the MHSO’s liaison and expert between the criminal justice and adjudication networks. Facilitate communication and participation in traffic safety related activities among the criminal justice and adjudication networks and the MHSO. Actively work with the criminal justice and adjudication networks to pursue grant opportunities and partnerships. Work closely with the MHSO’s Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor.
- Manage and direct special projects as assigned. Present information regarding MHSO program initiatives at the local, state, and national levels. Advise MHSO staff on information gained from highway safety meetings and conferences. Represent MHSO at local, state, and national highway safety meetings and conferences. Direct the development of committees, task forces and working groups to address emerging program area issues. Direct the preparation of grant applications for additional federal funding in the program area. Plan and coordinate training for partner, staff and grantee training programs regarding program area issues. Initiate and coordinate meetings with non-traditional agencies and organizations regarding partnerships.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Health Sciences, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field
Experience: Six years of health or safety education, health or safety program management, or grant/contract program administration including one year of program management/coordination or implementation/monitoring of health or safety programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of best practices in departmental field with strong a project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively using technology including inter/intranet, email, spreadsheets, databases, word processing and other relevant software programs including experience with a variety of social media outlets.
- Skill in acting as a liaison with external agencies, campuses, or other high level contacts.
- Ability to communicate and interact with, as well as support effective partnerships with peers and subordinates.
- Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information.
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