STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And GIS) (40 Hour)

Target Class: Transportation Planner 1

Recruitment #240306-1993FS-001

Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is currently recruiting for a Connecticut Careers Trainee (CCT) position, with a target class of Transportation Planner 1 within the Central Surveys' Geographic Information System (GIS) section.

Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree by the end of May 2024 are strongly encouraged to apply!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • Competitive salary.
  • 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.
  • Learn more about what sets us apart as an employer with our Employer Value Proposition.
  • A culture that encourages work/life balance.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • On-site low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging.
  • Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Work for a Forbes top company: 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.
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.
    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
    • Full Time (40 hours/week)
    • First Shift 
    • Monday through Friday
    • Location: DOT Headquarters in Newington
    • P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) Bargaining Unit
    • This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here.
    • Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and may be required to travel, primarily within the state. Incumbents in this class may be required to work overtime. Incumbents in this class may be required to perform work outside in all weather conditions.
    THE ROLE
    The Connecticut Careers Trainee (CCT) will work within Central Surveys’ Geographic Information System (GIS) section as well as collaboratively with various offices within the Department of Transportation and other public entities. The CCT will utilize ArcGIS Pro to create, edit, and maintain complex Right of Way (ROW) data sets which will compliment present and future CTDOT GIS applications using Experience Builder. The CCT will:

    • Operate survey instruments in a Geodetic Survey Party.
    • Coordinate, review and act as liaison between Survey Operations and various CTDOT units.
    • Utilize aerial photography and photogrammetry to develop topographic mapping and Digital Terrain Models (DTM’s).
    • Perform complex computations for survey control networks.
    • Perform related duties as required. The successful incumbent will also assist in collection of data from a variety of sources and managing that information utilizing large databases.
    Duties of increasing difficulty will involve developing various GIS web applications, editing complex ROW maps, Python scripting programming, field GPS observations, georeferencing ROW, Construction, and Historic maps. Develop instructions and user guides for GIS-related equipment, software, and mapping apps. Conduct routine quality assurance to confirm that all GIS data, maps, and applications meet quality standards, adhere to best practices, and maintain data integrity.

    Other duties will include but not be limited to: reading and interpreting engineering plans, diagrams and schematics, performing daily quality control checks, populating databases and working with spreadsheets performing statistical analysis, reviewing and preparing statistical, written and technical reports, working with Geographic Information Systems and CADD software, and utilizing maps in ArcGIS and other Linear Reference System (LRS) platforms as well as complete metadata documentation of datasets and processes. 

    The CCT will report to a Transportation Engineer 3 or employee of a higher level such as Transportation Supervising Engineer.

    POSITION DETAILS
    The Connecticut Careers Trainee Program is a developmental program designed to help people obtain the experience necessary to qualify for the designated target class of Transportation Planner 1. The Connecticut Careers Trainee Program is for a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 3 years and is based on a how long it will take the candidate to meet the experience and training requirements of Transportation Planner 1. Candidates must possess the general experience of the target class, Transportation Planner 1, at the conclusion of the developmental program.



    WHO WE ARE
    The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is 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. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here.


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    Selection Plan

    TO APPLY

    • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
    • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
    • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. 
    • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
    • 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 or shift.
    • 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.

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING

    • Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY

    • 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 questionnaire'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.
    • 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.
    • 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, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
    • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    CONNECT WITH US
    • 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 Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov.

    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 field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions;
    • Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of 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;
      • understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic;
      • read, interpret and understand written material;
      • perform basic arithmetical computations;
      • interpret charts, graphs and tables;
      • learn and reason;
      • establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public;
      • utilize computer software.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Possession of a Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
    • Experience with GIS.
    • Experience with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and or other relevant ArcGIS software.
    • Experience with analyzing and interpreting spatial data including but not limited to ortho-aerial imagery to ensure data integrity.
    • Experience with conducting field GPS observations and Mobile GIS data collection.
    • Experience with creating or maintaining spatial databases including organizing, managing and cleaning datasets, and automated data processes.
    • Experience with developing GIS web applications using Experience Builder, custom web application, and automating data processes.

    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.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.