State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 (40 Hour) (8628FT)

$35.45-$45.44 Hourly / $2,835.64-$3,634.83 BiWeekly /
$74,010.00-$94,869.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, Central Office of Maintenance or a District Maintenance Office this class is accountable for performing technical tasks in the forecasting, planning, operations and administration of a maintenance program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Reviews, investigates and evaluates maintenance problems associated with projects such as paving, drainage, bridge maintenance, winter and emergency maintenance and traffic regulatory activities and recommends solutions;
  • During construction projects attends pre-construction meetings and semifinal inspections as a maintenance representative;
  • Develops plans and estimates; 
  • Forecasts labor, equipment and material needs;
  • Prepares work schedules;
  • Reviews permit applications and drafts agreements;
  • Provides assistance to operations personnel;
  • Investigates liability claims and complaints;
  • Performs research directed to improve operational methods and supervisory techniques and increase equipment efficiency;
  • Performs field reviews of state agency roadway work requests;
  • Reviews funding and coding for projects;
  • Reviews contracts for compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations;
  • May supervise complex repairs to roadways and structures;
  • May review estimates and utility adjustments with municipalities;
  • May review state property for lease or release and determine maintenance needs;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • highway maintenance and construction methods and materials;
    • principles and practices of determining maintenance needs and preparing maintenance programs;
    • engineering principles and practices;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • read and interpret engineering drawings;
    • understand and apply relevant statutes and policies pertaining to highway maintenance;
    • utilize computer software
    • organize;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience coordinating highway maintenance or related activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in civil engineering or a related field 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.
For State Employees:
  • Experience as a Transportation District Electrical Supervisor, Transportation District Services Agent 1, Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) in Highway Maintenance, Transportation General Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) (Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) or Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Landscape Designer 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • Three (3) years of experience as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Bridge Maintenance) (Electrical Maintenance) (Highway Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) (Tree Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • Four (4) years of experience as a Transportation Maintainer 4 responsible for highway maintenance projects or related highway maintenance activities may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

FT 21

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for class of Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 (40 Hour) in Salary Group FT 21 approved effective December 27, 2013. (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed section and modify content) Final 23-035

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/08/2023
CLASS: 8628FT; EST: 6/22/1973; REV: 3/16/2023;