Transportation Safety Public Health Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Evaluate survey data to determine the public health implications of driver attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions.

• Examine the relationship between alcohol and non-alcohol drug use and impaired driving.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create strategies and initiatives that address public health issues related to impaired driving.

• Prepare reports and presentations that communicate public health insights to stakeholders.

• Partner with public health organizations and allies to advocate for evidence-based interventions.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards in public health analysis.

• Contribute to the National Survey of Attitudes and Beliefs on Driving, Drinking, and Drug Use for the U.S. Department of Transportation.

• Assist in transportation safety and public health initiatives for clients, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

• Generate comprehensive, accurate, and properly documented work products that comply with established criteria and timelines.

• Engage with clients and stakeholders at various organizational levels.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, or a related discipline.

• Strong analytical abilities and capacity to interpret complex data sets and evaluate public health implications.

• Expertise in public health analysis methodologies.

• Solid understanding of public health principles and strategies.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

• Prior experience in public health analysis, ideally within transportation or behavioral health sectors.

• Familiarity with the implications of impaired driving on public health is advantageous.

• Commitment to ethical standards in public health analysis and decision-making processes.

• Capability to initiate, develop, and sustain mutually beneficial client relationships.

• Proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting scientific and technical reports or journals.

• Skill in drafting scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, findings reports, proposals, correspondence, and technical documents.

• Ability to present information to senior management, clients, public audiences, and boards of directors.

• Clear vision and depth perception.

• Capability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Proficient communication with clients at all levels.

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken Spanish and English in the specialized area of Transportation Engineering.

• High level of analytical skills.

• Ability to multitask and maintain a keen attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Adobe.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio.

• No visa sponsorship available; H-1B and TN visa sponsorship are not offered.

• May be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, credit checks, and motor vehicle checks as applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.

• Group Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Employer contribution of 50% towards employee-only premiums under the Health and Vision Plan.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching contributions.

• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Two weeks of vacation/sick days.

• 10 federal government holidays.

• Pre-Tax Payment Programs.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan.

• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan.

• Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, offering up to $5,000 for referrals after the new hire has been employed for 90 days.

• Performance incentives.

• Opportunities for professional networking, actionable experience, and thought leadership.

• Security clearance as a valued professional asset.