THSO ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - 77764

Executive Service

Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Who we are and what we do:

The mission of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is to serve, secure, and protect the people of Tennessee. The department is responsible for ensuring the safety and general welfare of the public through the operations of its six primary divisions: Tennessee Highway Patrol, Driver Services, Tennessee Highway Safety Office, Office of Homeland Security, Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN), and Administrative Services. Headquartered in Nashville, the department maintains a strong presence statewide with approximately 2,500 employees working across the state.

Job Overview:

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) Assistant Director supports the Director in the oversight and administration of federally funded highway safety programs aimed at reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities across Tennessee. This role provides strategic leadership in media campaigns, grant management, contract oversight, and program evaluation, ensuring alignment with state and federal priorities, including National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate, administer, and manage statewide media campaigns and outreach programs to enhance public awareness and support highway safety initiatives.

2. Oversee complex programs, contracts, and grants, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

3. Support the Director in planning, directing, and evaluating division programs and staff.

4. Manage and monitor grant funding, contracts, and claims to ensure timely reimbursements and adherence to the Tennessee Prompt Payment Act.

5. Supervise program managers and support staff, including performance management and development.

6. Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, and partner organizations to advance THSOs mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree

2. At least five (5) years of experience related to public safety, program management, or law enforcement, including experience in grant administration and supervision.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.