Traffic Safety Support Coordinator - State Prog Admin Senior

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* Working Title:

Traffic Safety Support Coordinator*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator Senior*
* ** Agency:
Public Safety Dept*
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** Job ** : 95130

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes
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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid.  Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service AND confirm their interest bid by emailing  kara.kreutzer.us  by 11:59 pm 07/02/2026.

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** Date Posted** : 06/26/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/09/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Traffic Safety / OTS Traffic Safety Program

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, up to 25%

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** Salary Range:**  $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

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** Job Class Option** :
Traffic Safety

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

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** Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division. Employees who live 50 miles or more from their permanent work location may be allowed to telework more than 50% with approval from the division director
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This position exists to coordinate the administration of Minnesota's state and community highway safety program by planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating state-wide traffic safety projects designed to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Two
* years of experience independently managing the development, negotiation, and monitoring of projects including analysis, interpretation, and complex decision making skills.

Experience with developing and monitoring budgets for projects or grants.

Knowledge of and experience with the use of traffic safety countermeasures including education and enforcement efforts.

Experience writing reports, procedures, plans, and correspondence sufficient to provide clear and thorough information to a variety of audiences.

Human relations ability sufficient to interact positively and tactfully with co-workers and a large variety of public groups.

Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

* A Bachelors degree or higher may substitute for one year of required experience

** Preferred Qualifications*
* Experience with programs and procedures of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Knowledge of and experience with the enforcement and safety advocate communities in the state.

Experience with traffic safety incident management.

Experience with an electronic grant management system.

** Physical Requirements*
* Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools.  May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

** Additional Requirements*
* It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:

Criminal history

Reference check

SEMA4 records, personnel file…