The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is now accepting applications for a Transportation Supervising Planner to lead our Project Planning Unit. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated candidate to lead a talented team that works to advance planning and concept development of Active Transportation and Complete Streets Projects in the Department.  

The Project Planning Unit currently administers the $50 million Community Connectivity Grant Program (CCGP) and the Transportation Rural Improvement Program (TRIP). This unit administers and participates in multi-modal transportation studies, multi-use trail management, both in-house and in coordination with Regional Councils of Governments, develops planning level project concepts to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for all modes, and is responsible for performing project design reviews as required by the Department’s Complete Streets policy. 

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First shift
• Monday through Friday
• P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit
• Location: DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT
• This position would report to a Transportation Assisting Planner 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 involves leading the Project Planning Unit which specializes in multi-modal transportation planning and championing complete streets principles within the Department. 

This Transportation Supervising Planner position requires considerable knowledge of the principles and practices involved in transportation planning and engineering, with a focus on complete streets. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing effective, efficient communication and working relationships, internally, as well as with other State and Federal agencies and other external stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Supervision of the staff of the Project Planning Unit, including scheduling, assigning, overseeing, and reviewing the work of staff
• Providing staff training and assistance
• Conducting performance evaluations
• Determining priorities and planning unit work
• Establishing and maintaining unit procedures
• Acting as liaison with other operating units and Bureaus, agencies, and outside officials
• Providing project support including preparation, analysis, and review of project accounting materials and planning documents or studies, prepared by consultants and other staff
• Administering municipal grants, including review and analysis of supporting materials
• Leading technical reviews of engineering project plans, and providing effective recommendations related to complete streets policies and best practices
• Investigating and responding to public inquiries and concerns regarding transportation issues related to unit programs and/or projects
• May make presentations to stakeholders, the public, and elected officials
• Field work may be required, and travel primarily within the State may be necessary
• Performing related duties as required

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal 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.