The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is now accepting applications for a challenging and exciting Transportation Planner 2 position in the Environmental Permitting Unit, within the Office of Environmental Planning at our headquarters in Newington.   

The Environmental Permitting Unit identifies permitting needs for Department projects and acquires permit approvals for projects that impact wetland and water resources. The unit prepares environmental permit applications and reports for in-house design projects and oversees and reviews consultant prepared permit applications for content and accuracy, ensuring project schedules are met. 

The unit also acts as the main liaison with Federal and State regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CTDEEP). The unit also assists in field work associated with wetland, water, and natural resource identification, habitat assessments, and mitigation planning/design.

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!

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic motivated candidate for this opportunity, to work collaboratively with our design teams to identify and analyze potential impacts to wetland and water resources and obtain necessary permits for Department projects. This position will be responsible for performing wetland and ordinary highwater delineations, including vegetation and soil surveys, environmental studies, habitat assessments and analysis, overseeing task-based consultants, and will require regular field work in varying weather conditions.  

The Transportation Planner 2 position requires knowledge and experience in each of the following:

• State and Federal water and natural resource identification and assessment of potential water and natural resource impacts
• Assessment of avoidance, minimization, and mitigation techniques to be applied when reviewing transportation projects
• Both State and Federal water and water resource permitting requirements
• Both Federal and State related environmental topics and issues, as well as the ability to read and interpret laws and regulations as they apply to FHWA, FTA, and FRA and State funded projects  

Examples of Duties

• Conducts field work and planning studies relative to all transportation modes for the movement of people and goods
• Conducts and directs surveys related to environmental studies, land use, and transportation needs; develops, coordinates and evaluates transportation programs
• Collects, analyzes and updates data related to impacts of transportation facilities, projects and programs and makes recommendations based on this analysis; performs trend, economic and environmental analyses of transportation related data
• Prepares statistical and written reports and environmental impact statements; reviews studies, surveys and technical documents for conformance with department standards, needs and state and federal laws and regulations
• Provides planning assistance and coordinates activities and projects with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, private consultants and stakeholders
• Investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects
• Reviews proposed legislation and distributes information
• May perform site analysis work
• Performs related duties as required

Duties and responsibilities also include, but are not limited to:

• Production and review of reports required to identify water and natural resources and proposed measures to minimize impacts to resources, preparation and review of permit applications, coordination documents, and supporting materials for all types of transportation projects
• Ability to read and interrupt design plans, project management skills, working collaboratively with project engineers and design teams, coordinating with State and Federal regulatory agencies and resource personnel
• Use of ArcGIS or related software

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift
• Location: Newington, CT
• P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) 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. 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, and may be required to travel, primarily within the state, and perform duties in the field.  Field work in all weather conditions will be required. This position will report to a Transportation Supervising Planner or an employee of a higher grade.  

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. 

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