STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)

Recruitment #210511-8876FE-001

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Introduction



Are you a self-motivated, collaborative professional looking to make an impact in the Department of Transportation (DOT)?  

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking qualified applicants to fill a new position as a Transportation Planner 2 in the Office of Central Maintenance Administration, Special Services.  This position is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4 pm.

In this role you will be responsible for:
  • Ensuring maintenance operations are compliant with State and Federal regulatory requirements;
  • Ensuring permits have been issued to the Department for work impacting regulated areas or natural resources;
  • Working directly as a subject matter expert for District maintenance personnel, providing  support and guidance while acting as a liaison for the Bureau of Highway Operations;
  • Performing environmental site inspections on active maintenance projects;
  • Working collaboratively with maintenance personnel and project engineers, as well as other State and local agencies.  
  • Responding, addressing and resolving complaints or inquiries from maintenance personnel, the general public, consultants and public officials
  • Working in an office environment as well as all types of field environments (i.e. uneven ground, inclement weather conditions, working closely with active construction equipment, working within vegetated areas, and working adjacent to the traveling public);
  • Refer to the “Examples of Duties” and “Preferred Criteria” below.

Selection Plan

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). 

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must select the location (listed above) on their application. Failure to indicate a location listed above will result in the applicant not being considered for vacancies in that specific location. 

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. 

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. 

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, proof of licensure, performance appraisals, employment/supervisor references, etc. 

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. 

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

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 Gary Chirgwin at Gary.Chirgwin@ct.gov and reference the Recruitment Number.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in transportation planning studies, programs and related activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

WORKING LEAD LEVEL: As assigned by a supervisor distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit office policies and standards; prepares correspondence; performs related duties as required.
ADVANCED LEVEL: Performs complex tasks and assignments in developing, coordinating and reviewing transportation planning programs; recommends, coordinates or participates in transportation demonstration projects; participates in preparation and negotiation of agreements and contracts; oversees and participates in corridor studies; prepares and reviews reports, studies and surveys in compliance with department standards and needs and state and federal laws and regulations; coordinates activities or projects with local, regional, state and federal agencies, consultants and stakeholders as required; reviews consultants’ work; investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects; may make presentations at legislative or public hearings; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices and methodologies; knowledge of environmental considerations involved in transportation planning; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process; analytical ability; ability to forecast trends based upon empirical data; ability to comprehend and interpret laws and regulations; some lead ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must include individual responsibility for the coordination of complex planning projects in a relevant planning area.
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Transportation Planner 1 or Transportation Engineer 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in civil engineering, transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal Candidate should have:
  • Experience with environmental permit compliance, familiarity with the various permits regulating maintenance activities, including water and natural resources identification;
  • Experience with facility requirements and roadside maintenance operations as related to the Department’s Separate Storm Sewer Systems Permit (MS4 General Permit), E&S controls, vegetation management, and working within regulated areas. 
  • Experience with education and training in the fundamentals of natural resources management;
  • Experience with relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations particularly in regard to the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act;
  • Experience with the State of Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control and the CTDEEP Stormwater Quality Manual and experience with implementing practices in maintenance operations;
  • Experience using Microsoft Office 365 products, Bluebeam, ESRI ArcGIS and related software; 
  • Experience with drainage compliance requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.





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