State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Administrator of Planning, Technology and Innovation (0297MP)

$67.29-$91.75 Hourly / $5,382.84-$7,339.55 BiWeekly /
$140,492.00-$191,562.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning, Technology and Innovation this class is accountable for assisting in the administration of the programs and operations of the bureau including policy development, transportation planning, technology services, innovation initiatives, and activities supporting a comprehensive long-range transportation master plan.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Transportation Chief of Planning, Technology and Innovation or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Assists in administering programs and operations of the bureau; directs all staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assists in administering staff and operations of bureau;
  • Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating policies, goals and objectives in development of a comprehensive long-range transportation master plan, technology strategic plan, or agency information strategic plan; 
  • Assists in designing and developing transportation planning programs and activities;
  • Assists in implementing new procedures and procedural revisions pertaining to policies, regulations, expenditures, technology governance and administrative methods;
  • Assists in determining appropriate staffing levels and directing management and coordination of staff; 
  • Designs and implements performance review standards for bureau staff; 
  • Assists in preparing and monitoring the bureau budget; 
  • Maintains contacts with department, state, federal and local officials and stakeholders regarding policy or program activities; 
  • Assists in the formulation and implementation of agency policy to govern development and execution of a comprehensive, multi-modal, statewide transportation program; 
  • Recommends actions necessary for full compliance with terms and provisions of federal and state transportation related laws and regulations and to ensure effective utilization of all federal funds available; 
  • Coordinates policy development with all department operating bureaus, other state agencies, federal agencies, regional bodies and impacted groups and individuals; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • improvement methodologies, process improvement tools, and continuous improvement plans;
    • information technology best practices, including software and hardware;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • administer a large scale transportation planning or technology and innovation program;
    • analyze financial, operational, and technology related data;
    • plan, organize, integrate and manage a complex organization. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Twelve (12) years of professional experience in one of the following areas: transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning; technology; or transportation engineering project management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a large-scale transportation planning program in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

NOTE:  
  • Managerial or supervisory capacity is interpreted as planning, supervising, organizing, directing and/or controlling resources of a major subdivision of an agency or organization. 
  • For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Assistant Planning Director, Transportation Transit Manager, Transportation Assistant District Engineer, or Information Technology Manager 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • A Master’s degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 73

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Transportation Planning Administrator in Salary Group MP 73 approved effective April 1, 2022 (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. Revised to retitle and modify content) Item No. 26-001

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/02/2026
CLASS: 0297MP; EST: 10/30/1992; REV: 3/6/2026;