The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for the a Transportation Planner 2 position in a recently formed Linear Referencing Systems (LRS) Unit, part of the Office of Roadway Information Systems within the Bureau of Policy & Planning.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
• 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) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday.
• First Shift.
• Location: DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT.
• 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. 
• Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Field work in all weather conditions may be required and travel primarily within the State will be necessary. 
• P-4 Bargaining Unit.

THE ROLE

The Transportation Planner 2 will play a key role in leading the newly established LRS Unit, which is responsible for expanding, enhancing, and maintaining the Department’s geospatial LRS. The unit’s primary focus is to manage, analyze, and sustain various transportation-related data in a geospatial LRS format, providing reliable and accurate information to other Bureaus across the Department. This data supports informed decision-making for project and program investments. As more offices and programs rely on data linked to multimodal infrastructure assets, the LRS system’s interoperability and usability are critical.

Applicants should have experience in collecting data from multiple sources and managing it within specialized software platforms and databases. The successful candidate will guide the Department in fulfilling Federal requirements outlined in the FHWA’s All Roads Network of Linear Referenced Data (ARNOLD), Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS), and Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with unit and office staff, as well as other Department of Transportation offices and public entities, to collect, model, enhance, analyze, report, and expand the Roadway Inventory features and assets within the network. The Transportation Planner 2 will report to a Transportation Assistant Planning Director or employee of a higher level. 

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. 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. Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking here! Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!