Traffic Safety Program Specialist

Job Description
- Traffic Safety Program Specialist (260005OB)

Traffic Safety Program Specialist ( 260005OB )

Public Safety

Aug 12, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $27.73 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00am to 5:00pm

Union :
Exempt from Union

Program Management

Technical Skills :
Program Management

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

Ohio Traffic Safety Office

Provides federal funds to eligible entities to be used for projects such as traffic safety education, enforcement, and engineering.

Ohio Department of Public Safety
- Ohio Traffic Safety Office
Report In Location - 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
Hours Worked - 8:00am to 5:00pm

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service

• Free Parking

• Free Gym Access and Walking Path

• Daycare On-site

• Cafeteria On-site

- Research & analyze information for assigned program areas such as crash problem identification, best practices on programming used in other states, & additional countermeasures that can be used by OTSO;
Provide technical advice & recommendations to administrators regarding program implementation.
- Research & respond to complex or confidential inquiries received from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), other states &/or sub-recipients pertaining to traffic safety program areas.
- Formulate & implement program policies, operational procedures, & best practices;
Interpret federal, state & local laws to ensure compliance;
Communicate policy updates to all stakeholders;
Provide technical advice to aid administrator in decision making.
- Respond to programmatic issues or needs of staff &/or external customers;
Transmit decisions & directives regarding program rules & operating procedures.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Option 1
36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in business administration, management science or public administration.
Option 2
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration;
AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact.
Option 3
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file
-t raffic safety, city or regional planning, sociology, vehicle/mobility safety management or engineering, public health programming or related field;
AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact.

Background Check Information

• A background check and BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants.

• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.