Job Summary:

The Trauma Traffic Safety Specialist (TTSS) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering injury prevention and traffic safety education programming across New York State, with a primary focus on the Let's Not Meet By Accident (LNMBA) and traffic safety initiatives. This role supports the mission of the Level I Trauma Center and Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) grant-funded objectives by contributing to measurable reductions in high-risk driving behaviors through education, outreach, and evaluation activities. The TTSS translates real-world trauma experiences into impactful, evidence informed educational outreach aimed at reducing motor vehicle crash-related injuries and fatalities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Emergency Services, Fire Protection Technology, Public Health, Health Education, Criminal Justice, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience and demonstrated 3 yrs experience in one or more of the following fields: EMS, fire service, law enforcement, public safety, public health, healthcare, or injury prevention
• Experience with public speaking, training, or community education
• Valid NYS driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the state
• Ability to lift, transport, and set up program equipment (AV equipment, materials, etc.)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Current or prior certification/licensure as an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or law enforcement officer, or related certification/licensure. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering injury prevention or traffic safety programming (e.g., teen driver safety, distracted driving prevention)

Work Days:

Monday-Friday(days), partial remote

Message to Applicants:

Salary Range-$55,000-$60,000

Recruitment Office: Human Resources