State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Director of Negotiations (8714MP)

$60.43-$82.40 Hourly / $4,834.03-$6,591.31 BiWeekly /
$126,168.00-$172,033.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for directing the department’s negotiations committee, programs and operations of the Office of Negotiations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from a Deputy Commissioner of Transportation, Transportation Chief of Fiscal And Administrative Services or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of the office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff, programs and operations of the Office of Negotiations;
  • Develops or assists in the development of related policy;
  • Advises agency leadership on related office matters;
  • Reviews financial management procedures and recommends policies;
  • Prepares summaries, recommendations and progress reports on programs of department;
  • Conducts negotiations meetings and oversees decision making related to consultant services;
  • Reviews administrative operations for conformance to both statutory requirements and departmental rules and regulations;
  • Reviews legislative matters relating to the department’s contract negotiations and consultant selection process;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Maintains contact with individuals both within and outside of the office who might impact program activities;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May represent department in contacts with other public and private agencies, boards and commissions;
  • 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;
  • Knowledge of consultant contract negotiations principles and practices;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to plan, organize, integrate and manage an administrative organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of experience in transportation contract management or negotiations, or transportation engineering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years.
  • A Master's degree in business or public administration may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(04)-Business Management

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 69

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 title of and specification for the class of Transportation Chief Administrative Officer in Salary Group MP 73 approved January 3, 2023. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. Revised to retitle, modify Purpose of Class, Supervision, Duties, Minimum Qualifications, Job Class Designation and Salary Grade) Item No. 26-083

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/16/2026

CLASS: 8714MP; EST: 1/12/1979; REV: 7/21/2026;