Transportation Supervising Planner (40 Hour)

Fleet & Customer Amenities Unit

Recruitment #240823-8884FE-001

LocationNewington, CT

Date Opened8/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salary$101,281* - $141,742/year (*New to state service to start at minimum)

Job TypeOpen to the Public

Close Date9/10/2024 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Transportation Supervising Planner in the Bureau of Public Transporation, Fleet & Customer Amenities Unit, located in Newington, CT. 

What We Can Offer You:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! 
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• The opportunity 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

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full Time (40 hrs per week), first shift
• P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit
• Location: Newington, CT
• This position would report to a Transportation Assistant Planning Director or employee of a higher level. 
• 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. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.
• Supervisors can expect to spend roughly half of their working hours, if not more, in the office in order to execute their job functions and supervise their team. Time in the office may fluctuate based on circumstances and the team being supervised. The ability to apply for telework continues to be available and the agency continues to provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them.

The Role: 

This position will lead Battery Electric Bus (BEB) development projects, coordinate across the Department to ensure BEB performance goals are addressing as many needs as possible in an efficient manner, and play a foundational role in managing the Department’s decarbonization transformation.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Lead the BEB program including bus procurement, management of bus maintenance inspections, and other fleet management activities, as well as managing park and ride lots and the statewide Bus Stop Enhancement Program
• Administering procurement projects including BEBs, charging infrastructure program, and related technology
• Oversight of vendors and consultants
• Coordination with various Transit districts in ensuring the successful operation of BEBs
• Preparing and processing various reports on BEB performance
• Utilizing the Department’s SharePoint document control system
• Offering expertise and review in examining performance data to determine the best operational plan to address key business and operational questions, identifying opportunities for improvements in BEB operation, and maintenance procedures
• Work directly with management staff to provide performance data and develop tools that aid them in day-to-day decision making

About Us: 

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,200 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 the State’s 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.