State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Planner 1 (35 Hour) (8875ES)

$36.42-$50.26 Hourly / $2,549.09-$3,518.17 BiWeekly /
$66,531.00-$91,824.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in conducting transportation planning studies, programs and documentation activities pertaining to the State transportation planning program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Transportation Planner 2 or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Conducts planning studies relative to all transportation modes for the movement of people and goods;
  • Directs surveys related to safety, environmental studies, land use, suburban and urban population changes and transportation needs;
  • Develops, coordinates and evaluates transportation programs;
  • Collects, analyzes and updates data related to impacts of transportation facilities, projects and programs and makes recommendations based on this analysis;
  • Performs trend, economic and environmental analyses of transportation related data;
  • Prepares statistical and written reports and environmental impact statements;
  • Reviews studies, surveys and technical documents for conformance with department standards, needs and state and federal laws and regulations;
  • Provides planning assistance and coordinates activities and projects with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, private consultants and stakeholders;
  • Investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects;
  • Reviews proposed legislation and distributes information;
  • May perform site analysis work;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • transportation planning theories, practices and procedures;
    • various transportation problems as related to urban centers;
    • related social, economic and environmental considerations;
    • state transportation conditions and probable trends;
    • basic engineering principles;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • conduct transportation planning and environmental studies;
    • use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process;
    • understand and interpret laws, rules and regulations;
    • research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning.

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.
  • For state employees three (3) years of experience as a Transportation Planning Assistant 2 or Transportation Engineer Technician 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 possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

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

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

ES 22

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 Planner 1 (35 Hour) in Salary Group ES 22 approved effective March 08, 2023. (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed section) Final 24-090

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/09/2024
CLASS: 8875ES; EST: 4/26/1974; REV: 5/10/2024;