Education & Information Officer

The Position

Under general supervision, Education and Information Officers research issues of concern to the agency and the relevant target population; develop, coordinate and/or present educational programs; review, revise and monitor courses of instruction to reflect current marketplace and applicable law; audit instructor presentations to ensure quality instruction is provided in accordance with program requirements; facilitate communication among the target population and State and federal agencies; develop media releases, newsletters and informational brochures. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

The position is located in Carson City within the Multimodal Planning division, Active Transportation section. The incumbent will plan and administer a program of safety education that incorporates safety information concerning interactions among motor vehicles and vulnerable road users engaging in active transportation.

Responsibilities include developing, updating, and distributing bicycle/pedestrian safety educational materials, active transportation curriculum, providing direct training to vulnerable road users, key stakeholders, and standardizing training guidelines for school crossing guards. The incumbent will participate in outreach events and represent Active Transportation section in various audits, studies, and research projects. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

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