Essential Functions and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, each essential duty and responsibility must be performed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Promote stronger communications among state LELs and between state and regional LELs and other safety personnel
- Assist in the development and delivery of training that enhances the skills and abilities of state LELs
- Gather information to determine law enforcement needs related to LEL program delivery
- Prepare and deliver presentations and webinars that directly support the LEL program
- Provide technical assistance and support to LELs
- Work closely with law enforcement associations representing the priorities of GHSA and NHTSA
- Identify and draft content for weekly e-newsletters and quarterly newsletters
- Identify topics and presenters for NLELP webinars
- Maintain and update an LEL National Directory
- Coordinate with GHSA staff regarding law enforcement and LEL-related communications to and among SHSOs
- Work closely with GHSA Communications Coordinator and Senior Director of Communications and Programs to ensure timely and accurate content on all NLELP communications channels (website, webinars, discussion group, newsletters, social media, etc.)
- Prepare monthly progress and statistical reports
- Prepare travel reports and meeting/conference summaries
- Prepare timely and accurate plans, and other reports as required
- Meet with GHSA and NHTSA personnel periodically to review progress
- Other duties as identified by GHSA and NHTSA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of NHTSA-funded highway safety programs
- Extensive knowledge of state and local law enforcement practices, policies and procedures, especially as they relate to traffic safety initiatives
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners and constituents
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, a focused listener
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional proofreading skills
- A positive attitude and professional demeanor
- A high degree of personal initiative
- Exceptional organizational and detail orientation for timely implementation of projects
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Ability to work creatively and with flexibility in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high work standards
- Ability to identify problems, find solutions and implement them through collaboration with GHSA, NHTSA and other partners
- Fluent computer skills, including basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint