Connecticut Careers Trainee
Connecticut Careers Trainee (Policy) (40 Hour)
Target Class: Transportation Planner 1
Recruitment #240717-1993FS-001
Location
Newington, CT
Date Opened
7/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$55,328 - $76,156/year
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
7/26/2024 11:59:00 PM
If you're enthusiastic about facilitating coordination and engagement with regional and national organizations, including AASHTO, NASTO, ETC, ITS America, APTA, and others, this entry-level position offers a chance to begin a career at the Department of Transportation, where you can make a positive impact on our communities!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is recruiting for a Connecticut Career Trainee entry level position in the Grants and Policy Unit within the Office of Policy & Intergovernmental Affairs. This position is located within the Bureau of Policy & Planning, at our headquarters, located in Newington CT. The focus of this work is to ensure federal planning requirements are met, and that the Department is staying abreast of upcoming federal policy changes.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
THE ROLE
- This position will aid in tracking review, analysis, and comment on federal actions, including, but not limited to; federal laws, legislation, regulations, Notices of Proposed Rulemakings (NPRM), Notices of Requests for Information or Comments on federal policy, policy changes, guidance, and pilot programs. This position will also track and ensure timely fulfillment of federal planning requirements and will also assist in the grant development process as needed.
- This position will aid in responding to Congressional requests, preparing materials for Congressional visits, and will also coordinate agency submittals for; yearly Appropriations Committee Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (earmarks) project requests, feedback on legislative amendments, and other proactive engagement with Connecticut’s Congressional delegation.
- The position will aid in coordination of interaction and participation in regional and national organizations such as the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO), The Eastern Transportation Coalition (ETC), ITS America, American Public Transportation Association (APTA), and many others.
YOUR CAREER WITH US
- 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)
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- First shift
- Monday-Friday
- Location: Newington, CT
- P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit
- Reports to a Transportation Supervising Planner 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.
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 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.