Recruitment #190815-9108FE-001
Location |
Newington, CT
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Date Opened | 8/17/2019 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $84,385 - $120,985/year |
Job Type | Open to Agency Employees |
Close Date | 9/1/2019 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) invites its qualified agency employees to apply for two (2) Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) - Project Engineer positions in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Engineering, Division of Facilities and Transit, Environmental Compliance Section, in our Newington, CT Headquarters building. These positions are full time, 40 hours per week and are in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, available to travel to and attend training, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours when necessary, and must have a valid Driver's license.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT 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.
*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period. For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).
Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. Applicants must also list their valid Driver's license number, expiration date and issuing State, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of their application. Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting.
NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to answer additional questions and/or submit additional documentation which supports their qualifications for this position. These documents may include; cover letters, college transcripts, verification of degree completion, foreign education equivalency reports from a recognized USA accrediting service, proof of licensure, performance appraisals, employment/supervisory references, etc.
Interviews may be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The candidate pool resulting from this posting may be used to fill Transportation Engineer 3 (E) vacancies that occur at the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Environmental Compliance Section, in the next twelve (12) months. 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.
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Jackie Ouellette at jackie.ouellette@ct.gov and reference TE3 #31121/31951.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: read, interpret, and implement complex environmental regulations; collaborate with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding implementation procedure of environmental regulations, policies and procedures and reporting functions; and performance of engineering evaluations. Oversee soil and groundwater investigations that are conducted during the design phase of Department projects and the development of contract documents to handle any contaminated soil and groundwater issues during construction. Provide support during construction with the implementation of environmental specifications and addressing construction issues. Other responsibilities include conducting asbestos, lead and hazardous material surveys for bridge projects and for any structure demolitions or renovations. This work is performed using on-call Environmental Consultants, therefore the position also includes reviewing reports, invoices and budgets.
1. Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.
2. Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
3. A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
4. Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (ENGINEERING) who do not possess the degree or certification/licensure qualifications as detailed on this class specification may be considered for promotion to Transportation Engineer 3 (ENGINEERING) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years' must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (ENGINEERING).
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering, considerable interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills; ability to supervise, evaluate and develop improved performance of junior engineers; ability to coordinate work with other Department units, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies to insure project completion; knowledge of the both the engineering and constructoin phases of Department projects; knowledge of construction methodology and how it impacts the environment and the management of excess materials; familiarity with environmental regulations/guidelines pertinent to Department projects; ability to problem solve, recommend and implement effective solutions in a timely manner; ability to analyze design plans and construction methodologies to ensure good engineering solutions with minimal environmental impact.
Professional ambition demonstrated by taking the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and obtaining an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.
1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
2. Incumbents may be required to travel.
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.