Title: DMV Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Analyst, Position No. 00953

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $43,050.00 - $49,507.50

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: RI TRAFFIC SAFETY

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is looking to hire a detail-oriented and mission-driven Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Analyst to support statewide traffic safety initiatives.

In this role, you will serve as a subject-matter specialist for the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, playing a vital part in how Virginia collects, analyzes, and reports fatal crash data. You will manage complex data responsibilities, including gathering, validating, coding, analyzing, and maintaining fatal crash information in strict accordance with guidelines established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

As a FARS Analyst, you will collaborate with federal and state partners, internal leadership, safety organizations, and FARS analysts in other states. You will respond to both written and verbal data requests, translate complex crash data into clear and meaningful reports, and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of information used to improve roadway safety across the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values. We live them!

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of data collection, analyzing and coding fatal crash reports.
  
• Knowledge of personal computers and various software.
  
• Ability to research, interpret fatal crash data, identify chronological sequence of events, organize, compile and create reports relate to fatal crash information for Virginia as part of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
  
• Present crash data information in an effective format, and to communicate with federal, state, management, safety partners and other state FARS Analyst as needed.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.

All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.

As a condition of employment, DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions, including suspension of license.

Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience and years of experience to assess your skills in the screening process properly. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: (804) 367-0528

Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.