State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Assistant Planning Director (8828AR)

$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, Bureau of Planning this class is accountable for assisting a Transportation Director of Planning, Technology and Innovation in the administration and operation of one of the Bureau offices.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from a Transportation Director of Planning, Technology and Innovation or an administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Assists in directing the staff of a Transportation planning office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs or assists in direction of staff and operations of a Transportation planning office; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities; 
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy; 
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations; 
  • Evaluates staff; 
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of office budget; 
  • Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside office who might impact on program activities; 
  • Directs preparation of recommendations for modes of travel or systems of transportation; 
  • Directs preparation and analysis of transportation and transportation related data; 
  • Directs preparation of technical studies and reports concerning various modes and systems of transportation including analysis of all appropriate alternatives; 
  • Directs participation with federal, state, regional and local officials and agencies as well as general public and special interest groups; 
  • Directs reviews of transportation and transportation related plans and projects to determine consistency with department goals, objectives, policies, programs, plans and projects; 
  • May direct/plan specific transportation operations (e.g., ride sharing, commuter parking); 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • contemporary techniques, concepts and procedures employed in field of transportation;
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience in transportation engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity involving transportation planning, urban planning, regional planning or transportation environmental planning.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Supervising Planner.

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 additional year of the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR2 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 specification for the class of Transportation Assistant Planning Director in Salary Group AR2 69 approved effective September 13, 2024. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. Revised to modify content) Item No. 26-005

EFFECTIVE DATE

06/22/2026
CLASS: 8828AR; REV: 7/7/2026;