Office Chief, Strategic Safety and Implementation

Principal Transportation Engineer (Manager)

Under the general direction of the Deputy Division Chief, the incumbent serves as the Chief of the Office of Strategic Safety and Implementation. The incumbent establishes statewide policies, practices, and guidelines to provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment; works with internal and external partners to implement tools and technologies for day-to-day operations and safety;

brings in new innovations and technologies; and facilitates safe and reliable transportation system operations throughout the State. Activities focus on traffic investigations, Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT), pedestrian and bicycle safety, Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), and the Road Safety Infrastructure Plan (RSIP). The incumbent also elects and advocates for safety projects in the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP).

As the Office Chief, the incumbent supports the Division of Road Safety and all districts in implementing the Safe System Approach on the State Highway System and provides uniform standards for local roads to help California meet its Strategic Highway Safety Plan and Highway Safety Improvement Program goals.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.