Assistant to State Highway Safety & Traffic Engineer

  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
  • Jul 13, 2024
Full Time Accounting and Finance Engineering Public Safety Transportation or Transit
  • Salary: $124,733.04 per Year USD
  • Salary Top: 124733 USD

Job Description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: 830 MoDOT Drive, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The assistant to the state highway safety and traffic engineer is responsible for leading highway safety and traffic program planning and coordination, federal programs, andcontract processes; assists in setting the direction for the division and acts as director in the director's absence. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

  • Guides the development and implementation of highway safety and traffic strategic plans, statewide direction, policy, programs, and initiatives.
  • Leads highway safety and traffic division staff in administering programs that are innovative, efficient, and effective.
  • Supports MoDOT district and division teams through collaborative partnerships, technical assistance, and general guidance.
  • Represents the department to external agencies and customers, including local, state, and federal agencies, policymakers, and media outlets on highway safety and traffic programs and initiatives.
  • Identifies and implements best practices for highway safety and traffic by working with other states, national organizations, and industry stakeholders.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Safety, Social Sciences, or related field.
  • Over nine years of professional experience in criminal justice, public safety, transportation engineering, traffic safety, or emergency management.


MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Base Pay

124,733

Job Address

Jefferson City, Missouri United States View Map