STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And Related)

Target Class: Transportation Planner 1

Recruitment #200624-1993FS-003

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of a Connecticut Careers Trainee (CCT) available in the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Transit and Ridesharing. This position is 40 hours per week with a Monday through Friday schedule, and will occasionally require evening or weekend hours. 

The Office of Transit and ridesharing is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe and efficient system of motor carriers for the movement of people including Bus Transit, Paratransit, and Ridesharing programs.  This office is responsible for managing CTtransit, CTfastrak, and transit districts which provide 42 million passenger trips a year.  We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative candidate to work both in the office and in the field coordinating with the regional planning organizations, transit districts, cities and municipalities, to develop our new transit initiatives, including automated bus pilots, bus rapid transit, and on demand micro transit services.
 

The DOT offers a competitive starting salary and excellent State benefits package including health/dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan, alternate work schedule options and a multitude of other benefits. We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and ample free parking. We are centrally located in Newington with easy access from major highways and by public transportation. This position is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.

Eligibility for promotion to the target classification of Transportation Planner 1 is earned upon successful completion of the training program. A candidate with a Bachelor's degree will serve a two (2) year training program. A candidate with a Master's Degree in civil engineering, transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning will serve a one (1) year training program.

*Annual salaries are to be set as follows: $50,122 (Bachelor's degree); $51,927  (Master's degree); $57,350 (second year of training) 

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. You MUST select "Newington" or "ALL" in the work location section of the 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. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting.

 

Interviews will 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 Connecticut Careers Trainee (Transportation Planner 1) vacancies in the Bureau of Public Transportation in Newington 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 Maribel Flores at Maribel.flores@ct.gov and reference PN#106173.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in the field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions; perform a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Oral and written communication skills; ability to acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification; ability to understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic; ability to read, interpret and understand written material; ability to perform basic arithmetical computations; ability to interpret charts, graphs and tables; learning and reasoning ability; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

NOTE:

  1. If the target job classification has a Substitution Allowed that requires the Bachelor's or Master's degree to be in a specific area(s), then these specific degree areas are required for appointment to the Connecticut Career Trainee classification.
  2. Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Superior writing skills
  • Superior communication abilities 
  • Analytical abilities

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.