Central Connecticut State University

Introduction

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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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.

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Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for supervising an operating unit engaged in transportation planning studies, programs and related activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts performance evaluations;
• Determines priorities and plans unit work;
• Establishes and maintains unit procedures;
• Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Oversees development of integrated and comprehensive unimodal or multi-modal transportation plans, programs and activities for movement of goods or people;
• Oversees preparation of reports, studies, surveys and other related activities;
• Develops findings and conclusions;
• Makes recommendations based on completed analyses;
• Provides final review for accuracy and conformance with standards and requirements;
• Provides direction in interpretation and coordination of transportation plans, programs and activities to local, regional, state and federal agencies;
• Makes preparations and presentations for legislative and public hearings as required;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • relevant agency policies and procedures;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • multi-modal transportation theories, practices and methodologies;
  • social, economic and environmental considerations involved in transportation planning;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to
  • plan, organize and execute projects and studies;
  • develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process;
  • comprehend and interpret laws and regulations;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Planner 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Transportation / Regional / Urban Planning or Studies, Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning or Natural Resource Management, Geography, or closely related degree
• Experience with transportation planning and civil engineering principles, and Complete Streets policies and practices
• Experience presenting, engaging, and developing relationships with stakeholders, organizations, and the public
• Experience in reading and interpreting transportation project design plans, maps, or studies
• Experience with assessing, coaching, and developing staff
• Experience overseeing and managing consultants
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, and commenting on state and federal legislation for impact on an agency
• Experience with evolving transportation issues, programs, and initiatives.
• Computer skills, including experience with software such as Microsoft Office 365 including Excel and SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, ArcGIS, and MicroStation or AutoCAD

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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