Transportation Planner 2-Enterprise GIS
Recruitment #230322-8876FE-001
| Location |
Newington, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 3/27/2023 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $83,326 - $119,928/year |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 4/17/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), Bureau of Policy and Planning is recruiting for a Transportation Planner 2, in our Enterprise GIS Unit, in Newington, CT.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- To work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
- Comprehensive Benefits which include industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
- Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees
THE ROLE:
The Enterprise GIS Unit is integral to the development and continued support of the Department’s Transportation Enterprise Data (TED) Management System, which is a data architecture and set of business processes for managing data. TED provides for a shared and integrated communal data experience from a common data platform while ensuring high quality, managed, authoritative data is consistently available and treated as a high value Department asset. Additionally, the Enterprise GIS Unit is the Department’s lead unit tasked with developing data management & analytical tools and providing visualization services for the rest of the Department.
This position will work in a lead capacity at an advanced level and may also supervise employees of a lower grade. The incumbent will act as the unit lead on a variety of tasks to help meet overall Department goals related to enterprise data management. They will play a critical role in the evolving development of data as well as the performance measurement of data assets to support data-driven decisions related to topics such as safety analysis, project prioritization, and return on investment, among others. They will be a critical resource for the Department with expected expertise in relevant technology solutions, data management best practices, and applicable policies. This position will require the selected candidate to work with partners across all the Department’s Bureaus performing data analysis, visualization, and synthesis so that the findings can be turned into actionable and easy to consume recommendations.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Full-time (40 hours per week), First shift
- Location: Department of Transportation Headquarters: Newington, CT (centrally located with easy access from major highways and by public transportation)
- P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit
- Alternate work schedule options
- Convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, ample free parking
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, efficient and accessible 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. The recent passage of the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act (IIJA) presents exciting funding opportunities for the State of Connecticut, and this position will be crucial in aligning the Department to be successful in obtaining approvals for discretionary program funds. 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.
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Selection Plan
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Working with bureau representatives, the Transportation Enterprise Data (TED) team, IT, and within the DOT Enterprise GIS (EGIS) unit to identify opportunities to develop data access products and management solutions to support; strategic data-driven decision making, program outcome assessments, cost benefit analysis, operational efficiencies, data visualization capabilities, and ad-hoc queries across the agency
- Working with EGIS staff, DOT GIS Subject Matter Experts, and DOT IT personnel for management and maintenance of the Enterprise ArcSDE architecture, including development and implementation of ETL processes, geodatabase replication, and collaboration among other functions
- Configuring commercial off the shelf (COTS) tools such as those from Esri, VertiGIS, Microsoft, Safe, and others to help meet the data management, visualization, and analysis needs of Department stakeholders
- Working with data stakeholders, leveraging data visualization and analysis tools to advance business intelligence and timely knowledge transfer for teams
- Analyzing data, deriving insights, formulating conclusions, and presenting results to business stakeholders
- Examining datasets to determine the best analysis plan to address key business questions; identifies opportunities for improvements in data collection, validation, maintenance and access for data owners, stewards, and custodians
- Working with data owners, stewards, and custodians to assess data maturity and identify data needs related to improving the uniformity, completeness, timeliness, & accuracy of authoritative Department data
- Performing and assisting with data management functions such as data cataloging, business requirements gathering, process flow diagramming, and data gap analysis critical to developing fully integrated solutions
- Adhering to and offering guidance to DOT staff related to data governance policies and procedures
- Developing and conducting training and presentations for all relevant stakeholders and customers
- May supervise or aid in training of Transportation Planner 1’s or Connecticut Career Trainees (CCTs)
- Performing other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Transportation Planner 1 or Transportation Engineer 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
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
- Preferred Degrees: Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Environmental Science, Data Mining, Geographic Information Systems, or Geography
- Experience in managing a GIS data architecture & modeling, data linkage, and GIS application configuration
- Written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across diverse teams with both internal and external partners
- Experience using geospatial data management tools such as Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop Suite (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, etc.) ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise web-based suite (Web-App Builder, Survey123, Collector, Field Maps, Workforce, Experience Builder), Safe Software’s Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), and others
- Experience working with a variety of datasets and databases (e.g. Oracle, ArcSDE, SQL)
- Experience working with relevant programming languages to facilitate geospatial data management, visualization, and analysis (e.g. Python, R, Arcade)
- Experience working with a variety of data analysis, automation, and visualization software products including those available through Esri (e.g. Insights, StoryMaps, etc.), Microsoft (PowerBI & PowerAutomate), Tableau, and Safe Software (e.g. FME Server)
- Experience with the concerns of a Government agency, related to data availability, policy constraints, and legal considerations
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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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