STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation District Maint. Special Services Section Manager

Recruitment #181004-8824MP-001

Introduction

This recruitment is for Transportation District Maintenance Special Services Section Manager position located in Rocky Hill. This position is full time, 40 hours per week and in the Managerial Pay Plan MP 66. The hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm.

This position oversees and manages staff in the Special Services and Maintenance Planning units for the District, engaged in critical field support and regulatory matters which include but are not limited to, handling encroachment permits, economic development and construction contracts for highway maintenance projects, snow plow contractors, construction permit reviews, plan and property reviews, environmental compliance, draining/flooding complaints, claims investigation, highway maintenance contracts.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current employee of the Department of Transportation, who has permanent state status, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

Ensure that your application is complete before submitting. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. In addition if an application is withdrawn, candidates will be unable to resubmit during this recruitment process.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Diane Tyc at Diane.Tyc@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highways this class is accountable for supervising engineers and technicians in the investigation and inspection of permits, traffic and drainage issues and coordinating district maintenance training programs in a District Maintenance Office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff training and assistance conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans office work; establishes and maintains office procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; oversees investigation for all requests for work affecting state owned highways by property owners, public utilities, municipalities and other state agencies prior to issuance of any applicable permits for construction; supervises inspection of permit work to ensure compliance with sound engineering judgment and prescribed specifications; verifies completion of permit work for release of bonds; directs investigation of highway drainage problems and implementation of remedies; oversees surveys and coordinates recommendations for resolution and improvement of traffic problems; directs investigation of all roadside planting and maintenance problems and programs; implements and maintains a broad training program involving all highway maintenance functions; supervises field investigation of complaints relating to highway maintenance or permit matters and makes appropriate recommendations for correction; coordinates all business management functions of District Maintenance Office; coordinates district emergency management activities; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of principles and practices of highway engineering; knowledge of principles and practices of traffic engineering and operations; knowledge of scope and function of traffic safety work; knowledge of highway drainage engineering, construction and maintenance; knowledge of roadside development and designs; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of lead and/or supervisory experience involving the planning, inspection and/or administration of highway maintenance projects.
Note: For state employees lead and/or supervisory experience is interpreted at the level of Transportation Supervising District Services Agent, Transportation Supervising Maintenance Planner, Transportation Maintenance Planner 3 or Transportation Engineer 3 in charge of the district traffic or drainage function.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses or permits.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.