Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering) (40 Hour)
Recruitment #210610-9164FE-001
| Location |
Newington, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 6/16/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $96,353* - $138,389/year (*new hires to state service will start at the minimum) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 6/25/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Are you looking to advance your career in the engineering field? Then we encourage you to apply today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Supervising Engineer role within the Office of the State Traffic Administration (OSTA). The work performed by the OSTA is regulatory in nature and touches upon many issues that impact the residents of our great state. It is the DOT’s mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region.
The work performed by the State Traffic Administration is regulatory in nature and touches upon many issues that impact the residents of the state. The Supervising Engineer will oversee and assign work to lower level engineers, use experience gained to teach and help other engineers develop their interpersonal skills and gain an understanding of regulations for a uniform system of traffic control signals, device, signs and markings for public roadway. Work with local municipalities, elected officials, other DOT units, other agencies, and traffic engineering consultants to reach resolutions to various matters under OSTA’s purview. As the second in charge in OSTA, you will work closely with the Executive Director in developing and reviewing OSTA related Connecticut General Statutes and regulations.
Your Role:
- Oversee and prioritize speed limit studies for all state and town roads in accordance with CGS 14-218a.
- Oversee and assign, passing and no passing zone requests from municipalities.
- Oversee, review and process Major Traffic Generator applications to meet the timeframe goal stated in CGS 14-311d to encourage economic development in the state and reviews Traffic Investigation Reports outlining offsite mitigation to support the development.
- Advise traffic engineering consultants and others regarding the applicability of OSTA regulation of new, expanded, or revised developments.
- Oversee and assign, the review of town traffic signals. In accordance with CGS § 14-299.
- Oversee and assign request for Parkway Permits.
- Develops and makes recommendations regarding changes to OSTA related Connecticut General Statutes and regulations.
- Screen municipal requests for thru truck prohibitions for applicability of further review by the Department.
- Develop/update OSTA guidelines for reviews of passing zones, speed limits, and major traffic generators.
- Conduct performance evaluations for staff.
Selection Plan
To be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum and 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.
Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.
Please ensure that your application is complete, you will not be able to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc.
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.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, the DOT is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jennifer Neumann at jennifer.neumann@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc.
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.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, the DOT is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jennifer Neumann at jennifer.neumann@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Transportation and Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for supervising engineers and other staff engaged in engineering and/or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation engineering projects or studies in the areas of administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Supervises work of engineers, technicians and other technical and/or clerical personnel in any one of several organizationally specialized engineering operations, railroad or airport sections; reviews detailed plans, specifications or studies of complex engineering problems related to areas such as highway, bridge, facility or geometric design, traffic engineering, computer applications, electrical engineering, highway operations, geo-technical engineering, hydraulics and drainage, utilities, contract and project development, environmental compliance, railroad engineering or airport engineering; supervises research into development of improved materials or products and testing methods; supervises field and office research projects on engineering and technical problems; supervises research on economic, financial and administrative aspects of pavement management, highway construction and maintenance, design of highways and bridges with reference to materials to be used and in pavement work correction, resurfacing and winter maintenance techniques; coordinates design related elements of construction projects; prepares special reports, cost estimates, standards and specifications and fee schedules for consultant engineers, surveyors or contractors; reviews progress reports; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans section work; establishes and maintains section procedures; develops or makes recommendations on policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating sections, agencies and outside officials; prepares reports, recommendations and correspondence; conducts analytical studies of engineering costs incurred to determine amounts reimbursable under federal aid and amounts due public utilities under state and federal policies; prepares comprehensive reports on fiscal matters relating to departmental engineering operations; directs concurrent billing programs for department; acts as an assistant in performing highly specialized administrative or engineering studies; supervises or provides highly technical assistance in conducting studies or establishing policy, procedures or methods; supervises field or office functions for location, boundary, construction surveying and design projects; supervises preparation of comprehensive technical reports and related correspondence; makes oral presentations at public hearings or meetings; reviews work of consultants (engineers, designers, etc.); acts as the Primary Assistant to the Chief Engineer in performing special projects and overseeing Bureau activities; oversees the Department's Consultant Selection Panel process; serves as a member of departmental committee assisting in preparation and/or revision of standard specifications; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management, traffic and utilities; considerable knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of departmental operational methodologies; considerable knowledge of latest engineering principles, techniques and procedures employed in engineering field; considerable ability to analyze and review engineering reports, plans and specifications; considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of experience in transportation engineering.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as an engineer with lead responsibility for complex transportation engineering projects in bridge design, drainage, electrical, foundations, traffic, facilities design, highway design, research, utilities or hydraulics. For state employees this is interpreted at the level of Transportation Engineer 3 (ENGINEERING).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will have:
- Experience with interacting and coordinating among high-level stakeholders across various levels of state and local government, and economic development professionals.
- Experience establishing relevant stakeholder relationships.
- Experience supervising and collaborating throughout all levels of a large and diverse staff to achieve a common goal.
- Experience applying state and federal laws, statutes and regulations, and agency policies and procedures to variable and diverse situations in transportation related work.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents must possess 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.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
3. 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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