Vision Zero Coordinator

Company DescriptionThe Municipality of Anchorage Traffic Engineering Department works to promote safe and efficient area-wide transportation that meets the needs of the community and the Anchorage Municipal Traffic Code requirements. Responsibilities include:Design, operate and maintain the Anchorage Traffic Signal System.Design and maintain the Anchorage traffic control devices (signage/markings).Provide the necessary transportation data to support core services.Provide traffic safety improvements in accordance with identified traffic safety issues.Provide traffic review of development plans and building permits.Oversee the Municipality’s Vision Zero transportation safety program (recently moved to the department).

Role DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role as a Vision Zero Coordinator located in Anchorage, AK. The Vision Zero Coordinator:Oversees the development and implementation of the Municipality's Vision Zero program, including plans, processes, analysis, reports, recommendations, outreach, partnerships, and funding.Evaluates traffic safety issues via data analysis, performance monitoring, and site investigations and regularly updates policy makers, municipal departments, and partnering agencies.Supports implementation of municipal-wide programmatic changes, policy updates, and specific projects (including public safety campaigns and demonstration projects) to improve traffic safety using emerging best practices and adopted professional traffic engineering standards.Works with stakeholders to advances traffic safety.Reviews agency investment programs, policies, standards, construction plans, land use development plans, and regional transportation plans for consistency with Vision Zero principles, priorities, plans, and traffic safety standards.Coordinates and initiates collaboration (meetings, action plans, etc.) between Municipal departments, other agencies, law enforcement personnel, and other applicable stakeholders.Represents the Traffic Engineering Department at Community Council meetings to discuss Vision Zero issues.

A Strong Candidate Would Have:Experience in traffic safety initiatives and strategiesData analysis and program evaluation skillsStrong communication and collaboration abilitiesProject management and coordination skillsKnowledge of traffic safety regulations and best practicesExperience in public outreach and community engagementAbility to work effectively with diverse stakeholdersStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsBachelor's degree in a related fieldMinimum qualifications (see job posting)