STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 (40 Hour)

Recruitment #240416-8628FT-001

Introduction



Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency? Do you want to continue to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?
If so, read below and apply today!

The State of ConnecticutDepartment of Transportation (DOT), invites its qualified agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 in the Bureau of Highway Operations, District 3, New Haven. 


AS A STATE EMPLOYEE, CONTINUE TO ENJOY:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Full Time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • First shift, 7:30 am to 4 pm

    THE ROLE
    The Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 will: 
    • Manage assets
    • Schedule and review bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects
    • Review contracts, proposals, specifications for materials, equipment, and contractual services
    • Prepare progress/status reports and purchase order contracts
    • Conduct field reviews of all CT DOT approved guiderail systems
    • Control/purchase equipment and inventory
    • Perform other duties as assigned

    Selection Plan

    In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 


    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. 

    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.
    • 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.
    • 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.

    • 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.
    • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.

    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 Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov
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    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Department of Transportation, Central Office of Maintenance or a District Maintenance Office this class is accountable for performing technical tasks in the forecasting, planning, operations and administration of a maintenance program.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Reviews, investigates and evaluates maintenance problems associated with projects such as paving, drainage, bridge maintenance, winter and emergency maintenance and traffic regulatory activities and recommends solutions;
    • During construction projects attends pre-construction meetings and semifinal inspections as a maintenance representative;
    • Develops plans and estimates; 
    • Forecasts labor, equipment and material needs;
    • Prepares work schedules;
    • Reviews permit applications and drafts agreements;
    • Provides assistance to operations personnel;
    • Investigates liability claims and complaints;
    • Performs research directed to improve operational methods and supervisory techniques and increase equipment efficiency;
    • Performs field reviews of state agency roadway work requests;
    • Reviews funding and coding for projects;
    • Reviews contracts for compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations;
    • May supervise complex repairs to roadways and structures;
    • May review estimates and utility adjustments with municipalities;
    • May review state property for lease or release and determine maintenance needs;
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Knowledge of
      • highway maintenance and construction methods and materials;
      • principles and practices of determining maintenance needs and preparing maintenance programs;
      • engineering principles and practices;
    • Skills
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Ability to
      • read and interpret engineering drawings;
      • understand and apply relevant statutes and policies pertaining to highway maintenance;
      • utilize computer software
      • organize;
    • Supervisory ability.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Five (5) years of experience coordinating highway maintenance or related activities.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    • College training in civil engineering or a related field 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.
    For State Employees:
    • Experience as a Transportation District Electrical Supervisor, Transportation District Services Agent 1, Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) in Highway Maintenance, Transportation General Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) (Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) or Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.
    • One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Landscape Designer 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.
    • Three (3) years of experience as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Bridge Maintenance) (Electrical Maintenance) (Highway Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) (Tree Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.
    • Four (4) years of experience as a Transportation Maintainer 4 responsible for highway maintenance projects or related highway maintenance activities may be substituted for the General Experience.
    • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience in all aspects of office management and recordkeeping.
    • Experience with managing, arranging, and scheduling meetings/appointments utilizing Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft teams.
    • Experience processing confidential and time-sensitive records.
    • Experience with Microsoft Suite, including Word, excel, Access, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Outlook.
    • Experience managing and reconciling budget, budget items, and receipts.
    • Experience determining competitive vendors for milling and paving of vendor-in-place projects.
    • Experience as a representative for CTDOT in the field conducting inspections for various maintenance projects.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

    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.