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Traffic Safety Director

Date Posted: Oct 30, 2025

Requisition ID: 467797

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) :

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is the State planning agency for criminal justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety, and victim services. The institute develops long-range strategies for the effective administration of Indiana's criminal and juvenile justice systems and administers state and federal funds to carry out these strategies.

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is the designated State Administering Agency for Federal Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Violence Against Women, and Department of Health and Human Services grants within Indiana. These sources of funding are the largest sources of funding for local entities and agencies that provide direct services to victims of crime, including domestic violence and sexual assault.

Further, ICJI is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with local, state, and federal entities to identify, assess, plan, resource, and evaluate new and emerging issues facing the criminal justice and public safety spectrum. ICJI works with local, state, and federal entities to evaluate programs associated with the prevention, detection & solution of crimes; law enforcement, and criminal/juvenile justice, to improve and coordinate all aspects of law enforcement and criminal/juvenile justice. The agency evaluates policies, programs, and legislation designed to address these issues. ICJI is designated as the State Administering Agency for distribution of federal funds, and as the State Statistical Analysis Center for research About the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).

Role Overview:

This role will oversee management of the State Traffic Safety office. Ensuring submission, execution, and compliance with the State's 3-year Highway Safety Plan. Monitoring programs, data collection and analysis in order to meet goals and objectives. The selected candidate will work with a team to manage federal funds to support the facilitation of traffic and for the protection and conservation of life and property on Indiana's roadways.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

+ Plan, organize, direct, monitor, and participate in ongoing comprehensive development and implementation of specialized programs designed to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities on Indiana's roadways.

+ Advise, reccomend and consult with other professionals concerning traffic safety, accident prevention and traffic facilitation. Coordinate programming and activities around the state to support positive outcomes for Indiana drivers.

+ Determine, analyze, identify and implement long-range objectives and specifying the strategies, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.

+ Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the specific program or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

+ Interpret and explain in-depth and complex policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.

+ Develop and implement corrective action plans to solve departmental problems.

+ Prepare and present reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services to executive leadership.

+ Study proposed revisions and amendments to laws concerning traffic safety and make recommendations relative to those laws.

+ Develop and oversee program financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

+ Develop and monitor program requirements to ensure it meets federal and state policies and grants compliance.

+ Develop and supervise training of employees and consultants on program requirements and usage.

+ Develop and support programs for effective alcohol and drug countermeasures to protect and conserve life and property on Indiana roadways.

+ Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.

+ Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

+ Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

+ or a Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of experience, or

+ an Associate’s Degree and 10+ years of experience, or

+ at least 13+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

+ Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques regarding traffic and roadway safety both in Indiana and nationally.

+ Thorough knowledge of the agency functions, operations, and experience working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) preferred.

+ Experience working with diverse groups of providers and stakeholders.

+ Practical knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing federal and state grant programs.

+ Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate broad training and educational programs.

+ Ability to plan and conduct seminars, workshops, and training sessions.

+ Ability to write/create and analyze grant reports, including writing comprehensive plans and reports for a wide audience.

+ Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships with both internal and external partners.

+ Effective and clear communication skills.

+ Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally with local, state and federal public officials, the media and legislators.

+ Ability to keep current on new trends regarding traffic safety, traffic records and programming.

+ Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.

+ Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skill sets.

+ Able to perform essential functions in an independent manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

+ Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

+ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

+ Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

+ A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

+ 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

+ Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

+ Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

+ 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

+ Education Reimbursement Program

+ Group life insurance

+ Referral Bonus program

+ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

+ Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

+ Free Parking for most positions

+ Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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