Program Manager, Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program; WMS BAND 2

Position: Program Manager, Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program (WMS BAND 2)
The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time.  It will be in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. First reviews of applications will begin on 7/9/26.

About WTSC

Want to join a great team and do work that saves lives and helps make Washington's roadways the safest in the nation? The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is a national leader in traffic safety. Our small agency manages Washington's behavioral traffic safety programs, having a direct impact on preventing impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, and other high-risk behaviors that lead to traffic deaths and injuries.

The WTSC also maintains the official database of Washington's fatal traffic crashes.

* Our Vision: A Washington where we all work together to travel safely on our roadways.

* Our Mission:
We connect communities and Tribal Nations with resources to build a positive traffic safety culture.

* Target Zero: WTSC collaborates with Tribal Nations, communities, partners, and other state agencies to achieve Target Zero - Washington State's Strategic Highway Safety Plan of zero deaths and zero serious injuries by 2030.

The Opportunity

WTSC is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Commercial Trucking Safety Program. This will entail immediately working to convene a brand new 12-member council that will recommend initiatives to improve the safety of the commercial truck industry. This Program Manager will work with the council to examine crash trends and evidence-based best practices in driver education, improved regulatory compliance, industry training, and educational programs to design and deploy interventions to improve the safe movement of goods on Washington State Highways.

This position will also supervise two administrative staff.

What to Expect

The Programs and Services Division is responsible for managing priority programs focused on improving roadway safety in Washington State. This is done by providing grant funding to a variety of partners and projects that strive to shape Washington's culture by deterring high risk behaviors and growing positive norms. The WTSC takes a public health approach in the development of its grant portfolios, using data and community input to guide grant investments.

Highlights of what you'll do:

As the Program Manager for the Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program, you will lead the development and implementation of Washington's new Commercial Truck Safety Program established under House Bill 2410. In this role, you will support the Washington State Commercial Truck Safety Council and work with representatives from the trucking industry, labor, state agencies, community and technical colleges, and the public to recommend and implement programs and projects that improve commercial truck safety.

You will develop and manage a portfolio of initiatives focused on training, research, public education, and grant-making, and oversee the use of dedicated state funds to advance the Council's priorities. You will collaborate closely with agency leadership, data and research staff, and policymakers to identify safety challenges, design evidence-based solutions, and establish new interventions where needed. Your individual efforts will be amplified through a shared management approach that values trust, diverse perspectives, respectful communication, personal accountability, and healthy team dynamics.

Your work will require understanding and interpreting statutes, regulations, and administrative requirements while building productive relationships across government, industry, labor, and education. Because of the scope and significance of this work, we are seeking a creative and committed professional with strong administrative, communication, facilitation, and program management skills, someone who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Some of what you will enjoy doing:

* Hire and supervise program and administrative staff to support the work of the Commercial Trucking Safety Program.

* Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of Washington State's Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program.

* Provide staff support to the Washington State Commercial Truck Safety and Education Council, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and materials, documenting recommendations, and tracking follow-up actions.

* Work with Council members and stakeholders to identify commercial truck safety issues and develop programs and projects that improve driver training, industry safety practices, and public awareness.

* Develop and manage grants, vendor contracts, and interagency agreements that support commercial truck safety, education, research, and outreach initiatives.

* Oversee expenditures from the Commercial Truck Safety and Education Account and ensure funds are used in accordance with statutory requirements and agency policies.

* Research and analyze state and national best practices, laws, regulations, and emerging trends…