Connecticut Careers Trainee / Transportation Planner 1
Connecticut Careers Trainee / Transportation Planner 1
(Roadway Inventory)
Recruitment #241113-1993FS-001
Location
Newington, CT
Date Opened
11/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$55,328* - $76,156/year (*See Salary Note)
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
11/22/2024 11:59:00 PM
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is currently recruiting for a Connecticut Careers Trainee position, with a target class of Transportation Planner 1, within the Bureau of Policy & Planning, Roadway Information Systems Office, Roadway Inventory Unit. The position is located at the Department of Transportation Headquarters in Newington.
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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.
- 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. Incumbents in this class may be required to perform field work in all weather conditions.
THE ROLE:
The Roadway Inventory Unit is responsible for keeping accurate current and historical data on almost 22,000 miles of public roads in Connecticut. Through various efforts, data is collected and validated on a project level basis for state and local roadways. The unit is responsible for updating and maintaining the Department’s linear referencing system (LRS) and the Transportation Intelligence Gateway (TIG). The unit is also responsible for tracking, documenting, and maintaining all identified roadway asset data for use in meeting reporting requirements including, but not limited to: the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS). This data supports various critical Department functions including asset management, project prioritization and coordination, financial tracking, funding eligibility, safety analysis, Federal and State reporting requirements, and performance management, among others.
The position requires working collaboratively with unit and office staff, and with other offices within the Department of Transportation, as well as public entities to collect, model, enhance, analyze, report, and expand the Roadway Inventory features and assets contained within the network.
The position will perform duties of increasing difficulty split between the field and office to assist with the collection of data from a variety of sources and manage that information within specialized software platforms and databases. These positions will assist in meeting all Federal requirements outlined in FHWA’s All Roads Network of Linear Referenced Data (ARNOLD), Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS), and Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) initiatives.
- 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 and accessibility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving the State’s 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.