Recruitment #190819-8875FS-001
Location |
Newington, CT
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Date Opened | 8/21/2019 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $66,555* - $91,857/year (*New State Employees) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 8/31/2019 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently recruiting for a Transportation Planner 1 within the Bureau of Policy and Planning’s Roadway Information System’s Traffic Monitoring Section. The Traffic Monitoring Section is responsible for the collection, analysis and dissemination of roadway traffic data including vehicle volumes, classifications, travel speeds and truck weigh-in-motion. Needs for traffic data at both the Federal and State levels require that States have a well-designed traffic monitoring program to support all business areas. Traffic data and information are needed to assess current and past roadway network performance and to predict future performance. Improved traffic data are needed for capital project support and for Federal reporting purposes. For more details, please review the "Example of Duties" section below.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications and the Preferred Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" 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.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.
Direct questions pertaining to this recruitment to jennifer.brame@ct.gov. Reference #32010
The position the will work under the direction of a Transportation Planner 2 or an employee of a higher grade, assisting with the proper installation, calibration, and maintenance of all types of traffic monitoring portable and automated data collection equipment. This position will be responsible for independently planning, collecting, analyzing and assisting with the dissemination of portable and continuous traffic volume counts, vehicle classification and speeds, and weigh-in-motion. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Collects and analyzes, and presents traffic data for use in surveys related to safety, environmental studies, land use, suburban and urban population changes and transportation needs.
• Conducts planning studies relative to all transportation modes for the movement of people and goods.
• Assists with the development, coordination and evaluation transportation programs.
• Collects, analyzes and updates traffic volume, classification, and weigh-in-motion data related to impacts of transportation facilities, projects and programs and makes recommendations based on this analysis.
• Performs trend, economic and environmental analyses of transportation related data.
• Prepares statistical and written reports, reviews studies, surveys and technical documents for conformance with department standards, and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Provides planning assistance and coordinates activities and projects with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, private consultants and stakeholders.
• Reviews proposed legislation and distributes information.
• Assists in preparation and review of traffic projections for multimodal state corridor studies, design projects and proposed major traffic generators.
• Assists in data collection, report generation and analysis related to Highway Performance Monitoring System Program.
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.