State of Connecticut Executive Branch

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

Receives administrative direction from a Transportation Planning Director or an administrative official of higher grade.

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; may direct/plan specific transportation operations (e.g., ride sharing, commuter parking); 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; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of contemporary techniques, concepts and procedures employed in field of transportation; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.