Connecticut Careers Trainee / Transportation Planner 1 (Statewide Planning)
State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Newington, CT United States
Connecticut Careers Trainee / Transportation Planner 1
(Statewide Planning)
Recruitment #241114-1993FS-001
LocationNewington, CT
Date Opened11/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary$55,328* - $76,156/year (*See Salary Note)
Job TypeOpen to the Public
Close Date11/25/2024 11:59:00 PM
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for a Connecticut Careers Trainee position, with a target class of Transportation Planner 1, within the Statewide Planning Unit in the Office of Strategic Planning and Projects, at the Department of Transportation headquarters in Newington.
We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative professional to join our team. This entry level position is an opportunity to start a career at the Department of Transportation that positively impacts our communities.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- 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
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
- 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
- Location: Department of Transportation Headquarters in Newington, CT.
- Reports to a Transportation Supervising Planner or employee of a higher level.
- 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 which can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.
THE ROLE:
The Statewide Planning Unit is responsible for working with municipal, state, and federal partners to aid in delivery of projects and develop plans and studies related to land use, economic and community development, multimodal planning, federal and state transportation policy, and transportation equity to support informed decision making.
This unit prepares, reviews, and provides oversight on several required state and federal planning documents, as well as corridor, regional, and Planning and Environmental Linkages studies. Responsibilities further include providing support for and performing studies for all modes of transportation, including bus, rail, highway, freight, bicycle, and pedestrian. These studies and plans present near and long-term implementation recommendations to guide Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure improvements, including context-sensitive solutions to ensure that projects address the needs of the transportation system and the surrounding communities.
Other unit responsibilities include:
- project management
- providing regular support to other Bureaus
- community engagement, including public speaking and presentation of materials to the public, local elected officials, and external stakeholders
The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective communication and working relationships both internally and externally.
- Eligibility for promotion to the target classification of Transportation Planner 1 is earned upon successful completion of the training program.
Target class: Transportation Planner 1
- Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree will serve a two (2) year training program.
- Candidates with a Master’s degree in a closely related field may be eligible for a shorter training period.
First year of training:Bachelor's degree and/or qualifying experience: FS 15 Step 1 ($55,328/year)Master's degree: FS 15 Step 2 ($57,320/year)
Second year of training:General rate: FS 15 Step 5 ($63,306/year)
ABOUT US:
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, 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.