State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Director Of Property And Facilities Services (8871MP)

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$55.30-$75.41 Hourly / $4,423.99-$6,032.50 BiWeekly /
$115,466.00-$157,448.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for directing the operations of the Division of Property and Facilities Services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of the office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of the division; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages office activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Develops related policy;
  • Develops and coordinates maintenance shops on multi-trade projects;
  • Develops and maintains large-scale preventive maintenance programs;
  • Writes specifications and draws plans for minor capital improvement projects;
  • Develops specifications for and requisitions maintenance equipment supplies;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Evaluates staff; 
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of office budget; 
  • Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of office who might impact program activities; 
  • Administers, analyzes and evaluates financial implications of major and minor capital budgets to ensure conformance with appropriate legislation and departmental guidelines; 
  • Administers pertinent building, fire and safety laws; 
  • Administers components of departmental equipment and operating budgets; 
  • Directs renting and leasing of properties for department use;
  • Reviews and supervises execution of security measures for protection of departmental property; 
  • Negotiates and directs leasing, inspection and contract administration of department food and fuel rental facilities on state highways; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Responds to emergencies on a twenty-four hour basis;
  • May develop and administer security programs including training of security personnel;
  • 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;
    • state and building codes and code enforcement;
  • Knowledge of
    • principles and methods of property control accounting and real property management; 
    • materials and methods of building construction;
    • preventive maintenance techniques;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • review automotive and highway maintenance equipment specifications;
    • read and interpret blueprints and specifications;
    • plan, supervise and inspect building repair and maintenance work;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of experience in the engineering design and review of large construction projects or in the maintenance and repair of large buildings and utility services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

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

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Building Construction Project Supervisor or Plant Facilities Engineer 1.

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.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(29)-Acquisition/Leasing

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 68

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 Director of Property and Facilities Services in Salary Group MP 71 approved effective April 01, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. Revised to modify Purpose of Class, Supervision, Examples of Duties, Minimum Qualifications and Salary Grade) Item No. 25-203 

EFFECTIVE DATE

02/23/2026
CLASS: 8871MP; EST: 4/6/1979; REV: 2/25/2026;