STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Facility Operation Specialist

Transportation Rail Officer 1 (40 Hour) Office/On-site

Recruitment #221118-8902FE-001

Go Back View Benefits

Introduction




The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) invites qualified candidates to apply for a Facility Operation Specialist (Transportation Rail Officer 1, position #112874) opportunity, for the Office of Rail Operations team, based in the Department owned Component Change Out (CCO) complex, located in New Haven, Connecticut.   

The Office of Rail, Station Operations and Maintenance unit is directly involved in the operational oversight of 50 railroad station facilities located throughout the state of Connecticut, including properties on the New Haven Line, Shore Line East and Hartford Line rail service corridors.  Many of these facilities operate 24 hours per day.  The New Haven Line is one of the busiest rail services in the United States carrying millions of passengers annually! This unit directly manages various operating agreements with Metro-North Railroad, AMTRAK, Transit America Services Inc and numerous municipal entities as well as private, facility management contractors.  They also assist the Department’s Office of Rail Operations in satisfying Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements relative to state of good repair efforts, asset management and other matters associated with acceptance and utilization of federal funding.

This Role will assist in the development and renewal of contracts and agreements between the Department and other entities related to providing a safe and efficient transportation system at all rail stations and various support facilities in CT. This position will interact with contracted operator personnel as well as railroad and municipal officials.  Routine inspection of assets and related records and documentation is required.  It will be necessary to review financial documentation such as invoices, budgets, project requests.  This role will serve as a point person for various correspondence and report development in support of unit activities as well as project plan review.

Discover the opportunity to:
  • Assist the unit in the development and public release of Request for Proposal (RFP) packages for facility management services, retail and food service and other opportunities involving rail station/support facility assets. 
  • Participate in capital project plan reviews various, related meetings during construction phases.
  • Review &/or prepare a variety of reports and other documents related to public transportation, contract services, productivity and issues related to rail funding.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.
About Us: As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,000 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible, and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

We offer competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, group life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. Paid time off is also offered, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.

We hope you take this opportunity to make an impact!

Selection Plan

These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.

To apply:
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
  • For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

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, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Connect With Us:
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.

Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn.
#INDLP

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation this class is accountable for assisting in the conduct of rail transportation programs, projects and activities in one or more of the specialized areas of operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, capital projects, finance and administration.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in the development and/or implementation of projects and activities for rail transportation involving operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, administration or finance relating to rail activities; assists in the preparation of various documents that may include technical reports, train operating schedules, service contracts, service and non-service related agreements including leases, licenses and easements, equipment procurements, maintenance, service cycles and specifications, construction schedules, project contracts, force account agreements, construction methods, design functions, project budgets, material specifications, audit schedules, financial contracts or reviews, grant applications, quarterly reports and other administrative instruments; collects and analyzes data and develops findings based on the analysis; monitors and reviews rail operational and/or budgetary activities for conformance with terms and conditions of the agreements or contracts; coordinates activities and projects with local, regional, State and Federal agencies; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Some knowledge of the principles and practices of railroad functions in operations, rail equipment, rail construction, rail maintenance, engineering, capital projects, finance or administration; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to collect, organize and analyze data and to formulate conclusions; ability to monitor and review project status and to report on progress; ability to understand and interpret agreements, rules, laws and regulations; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad related organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience: 
  • In operation, maintenance and inspection of facilities
  • In budget development, invoice review and related reporting
  • Performing statistical analysis relative to revenues, expenses and various data
  • Communicating with various personnel across all levels of an organization

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from railroad or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.

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.





E-mailPhone: (860) 713-52058am - 4:30pm M-FPowered by JobAps