CTtransit System Lead (Transportation Planner 2 - 40 Hour)

CTtransit System Lead (Transportation Planner 2 - 40 Hour) Recruitment # 241016-8876FE-001 Location Newington, CT Date Opened 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $87,546 - $126,001/year (Employees new to state service start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 11/1/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits)

Introduction

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation (DOT (https://portal.ct.gov/dot) ) is seeking a CTTransit System Lead (Transportation Planner 2) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8876FE&R1=&R3=) in the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Transit and Ridesharing.

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Professional growth and development opportunities.

A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) 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 (https://sections.asce.org/connecticut/awards) ) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS (https://user-qiydjxo.cld.bz/WTS-CT-2023-Year-in-Review-Newsletter/4-5/) ) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

First Shift

Full Time, 40 hours per week.

Monday through Friday.

Location: DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT.

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. The Policy can be found here (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/opm/olr/notices/2021-tw-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf) . Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting time to join the CTDOT. We are initiating automated bus pilots, bus rapid transit projects, on demand micro transit, as well as deployment of battery electric buses across the state. The CTtransit System Lead (Transportation Planner 2) position is within the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Transit and Ridesharing, which directly operates a statewide multimodal transit network. This network includes 8 divisions of the CTtransit state-owned bus system and CTfastrak – an ITDP Silver Standard BRT system. In addition, we manage contracts for service provision with large transit service providers and with several Connecticut Transit Districts. In total, we provide over 42 million passenger trips per year. The successful candidate will be directly involved with supporting day to day service delivery of CTtransit/CTfastrak branded service delivery oversight, customer service complaint investigations, financial oversight/compliance, incident/ Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting and assisting the unit as needed.

An overview of the day-to-day responsibilities of the CTtransit System Lead (Transportation Planner 2) are as follows:

Data Analysis and Reporting

Collect and analyze transportation data to assess current operations.

Prepare reports on transportation performance metrics and financial impacts.

Financial Oversight

Manage and oversee budgets for transportation projects and programs.

Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.

Review financial forecasts and analyses to support decision-making.

Review and process invoices.

Manage and maintain transit operating documents and funding.

Project Management

Oversee transportation projects and implementation.

Coordinate with service providers and stakeholders

Ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

Operational Planning

Identify and analyze operational challenges in transportation systems.

Review and/or Develop strategies for improving efficiency, safety, and service delivery.

Operational Policy Development

Assist in developing and implementing operational transportation policies and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness.

Stay updated on federal, state, and local transportation regulations and best practices.

Performance Monitoring

Establish performance metrics for transportation programs and initiatives.

Regularly review and assess performance against established goals.

Site Visits

Conduct routine site visits to inspect state assets and operational efficiencies of service providers.

Network and build relationships with service providers.

These duties require a mix of analytical skills, project management experience, and an understanding of financial principles, all while engaging with a variety of stakeholders to promote effective transportation services and solutions.

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.Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! Selection Plan TO APPLY

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.

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.

Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

Please 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.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov .

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) .

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

CONNECT WITH US

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in transportation planning studies, programs and related activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

WORKING LEAD LEVEL:

As assigned by a supervisor, distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work;

Provides staff training and assistance;

Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;

Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit office policies and standards;

Prepares correspondence;

Performs related duties as required.

ADVANCED LEVEL:

Performs complex tasks and assignments in developing, coordinating and reviewing transportation planning programs;

Recommends, coordinates or participates in transportation demonstration projects;

Participates in preparation and negotiation of agreements and contracts;

Oversees and participates in corridor studies;

Prepares and reviews reports, studies and surveys in compliance with department standards and needs and state and federal laws and regulations;

Coordinates activities or projects with local, regional, state and federal agencies, consultants and stakeholders as required;

Reviews consultants’ work;

Investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects;

May make presentations at legislative or public hearings;

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices and methodologies;

Knowledge of environmental considerations involved in transportation planning;

Skills

interpersonal skills;

oral and written communication skills;

Ability to

develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process;

forecast trends based upon empirical data;

comprehend and interpret laws and regulations;

Analytical ability;

Lead ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) 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 include individual responsibility for the coordination of complex planning projects in a relevant planning area.NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Planner 1 or Transportation Engineer 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

Experience with operations of public transportation.

Experience with accounting and financial principles.

Experience with public transportation contract management.

Experience with oversight of a public transportation program.

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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