Region 1 Traffic Safety Coordinator

Initial Posting Date:
10/21/2026
Application Deadline:
11/04/2026
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
$5,458 - $8,352
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Region 1 Traffic Safety Coordinator
Job Description:
Program Analyst 2 – Region 1 Traffic Safety Coordinator
Oregon Department of Transportation
Policy, Analysis & Data Division
Transportation Safety Office
Portland
The role:
Join us as our region 1 traffic safety coordinator, where you will help make roads safer by overseeing statewide safety programs, managing grants and working with engineers, law enforcement and community partners. In this role, you will be reviewing safety data, shaping program guidelines and developing practical solutions to transportation safety challenges. You will also serve as a regional safety expert and a key contact to ensure statewide initiatives and local needs work together to reduce crashes and improve roadway safety. Apply today!
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Oversee key transportation safety programs, including the statewide Speed Program.
Manage safety related grants from start to finish, ensuring projects are well‑designed, funded appropriately and meet requirements.
Review and interpret safety data to inform decisions and track progress toward statewide and regional goals.
Identify issues within safety programs with a focus on the state-wide program to address speeding and recommend updates or improvements to strengthen outcomes.
Provide guidance and training to agencies and partners implementing safety projects.
Monitor the performance of funded projects through reviews, evaluations and partnering with project teams.
Build strong partnerships with local, regional and statewide partners involved in transportation safety.
Coordinate regional safety initiatives, including programs focused on work zones, safety corridors and roadway safety.
Represent ODOT in meetings, presentations, and committees to advance transportation safety priorities.
Participate in public outreach by helping develop safety messaging and supporting education and media efforts.
Work is primarily performed remotely, with in-office work twice a month in Region 1 office and approximately 8 full- day meetings in Salem a year.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
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Minimum qualifications:
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification;
OR
A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the