Behavioral Safety Outreach Manager

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Traffic & Safety Division is seeking a detail-oriented, highly adaptable Outreach Manager for the Behavioral Safety Team.

The Behavioral Safety Outreach Manager leads, coordinates, and executes statewide traffic safety education initiatives under UDOT’s Behavioral Safety program. This role oversees a broad portfolio of school-based, community, and corporate outreach programs aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries across Utah by improving driver and traveler behavior.

The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager, public speaker, and community liaison skilled in stakeholder management, outreach team oversight, curriculum compliance, and data-driven reporting. This position involves direct collaboration with educational institutions, state agencies, motor carriers, community leaders, and affected families.

About the Role

• Salary Range: $33.37 - $59.01
• FT/PT Status: Full Time
• Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service (12 month probationary period)
• Location: Calvin Rampton Building – 4501 South 2700 West, Taylorsville, Utah
• Recruiter: Porter Cook I [email protected]
• Application Deadline: 11/4/2026*
• *This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule, coordinate, and execute virtual and in-person sessions (including Parent/Teen meetings, pre-driver health and math class presentations, and "Beat the Street" elementary assemblies); manage registrations, logistics, platform communications, certificate generation, and post-event reporting.

Direct, schedule, train, and periodically observe consultant team members and event presenters to ensure high presentation quality, alignment with brand values, and accurate safety messaging.

Build relationships and coordinate directly with school principals, PTA leaders, teachers, trucking companies, motor carriers, and corporate leadership to integrate outreach initiatives, schedule live events, and deliver workplace traffic safety presentations.

Schedule and manage UDOT’s participation in community events, expos, conferences, and summits statewide (including Spanish-language offerings), assigning outreach staff and coordinating all event logistics.

Co-manage the annual Teen Memoriam event and drive the development, implementation, and expansion of emerging programs such as the UDOT Liaison Program, High School Peer-to-Peer Program, and the "Zero Hero" Program.

Develop, update, and manage inventory for educational collateral (workbooks, brochures, swag, digital assets); ensure content accuracy and currency; and partner with the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) to obtain formal curriculum approvals.

Represent UDOT on strategic statewide safety bodies, including the UDTSEA Board, Zero Fatalities Executive Committee, Occupant Protection Advisory Board, Teen Driver Task Force, and regional coalitions.

Maintain event dashboards, track key performance indicators (KPIs), perform data analysis, and produce quantitative reports and visuals for division leadership to demonstrate program impact.

Direct, schedule, and supervise consultant outreach team members and event presenters.

Conduct periodic observations of outreach team presentations to ensure alignment with Zero Fatalities values, delivery quality, and content accuracy.

Represent UDOT on statewide safety bodies, including the UDTSEA Board, Zero Fatalities Strategic Advisory Board, Occupant Protection Advisory Board, Teen and regional traffic safety coalitions.

Develop, update, and manage inventory for all collateral (workbooks, flyers, brochures, digital assets, swag). Secure formal curriculum approvals from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE).

Serve as a spokesperson for radio interviews, press conferences, and media events associated with outreach.

Direct the annual Teen Memoriam booklet and Remembrance Event, conducting compassionate outreach to grieving families, collecting participant materials, and managing partner coordination.

Maintain event management dashboards, perform quantitative analysis on program growth, and create reports, charts, and graphs for division leadership.

Manage virtual meeting platforms, registration processes, post-meeting teacher reporting, certificate generation, and event scheduling.

Conduct in-person presentations and event coverage across Utah, including scheduled travel to Central and Southern Utah to optimize travel resources.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Planning, Public Health, Education, Geography, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Psychology, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four (4) years.

A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel state-wide.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to present to diverse audiences and build strong partnerships across schools, state agencies, law enforcement, and community organizations.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Autonomous self-starter and collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and public audiences.
• Experienced in working with state DOTs, school districts, public safety coalitions, and managing high-visibility programs simultaneously.

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Matters – At the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation." We help the traveling public get where they want, when they want, as safely as possible. By joining our team, you contribute to the framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.

Our Culture and Values – We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these values resonate with you, you will find a home here!

The Agency

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EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.