State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Division Chief (9068MP)

$64.70-$88.22 Hourly / $5,175.56-$7,056.94 BiWeekly /
$135,082.00-$184,186.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction Services this class is accountable for directing a major operational unit in the Office of Construction, Engineering or Office of Project Oversight and Quality Assurance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Transportation Chief of Engineering and Construction Services or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of engineers and supporting personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of a major operational unit and designated areas of responsibility; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities; 
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Evaluates staff; 
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of unit budget; 
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of unit who might impact on program activities; 
  • Directs and coordinates administrative and engineering functions including program planning, development of standards, timely completion of assigned projects, preparation of standard contract provisions, project reviews, research and development of engineering techniques; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May direct and oversee development of recommendations relative to plans and specifications for construction and reconstruction of highways, bridges and structures, extension of highway contracts, disposition of claims and granting of time extensions; 
  • May direct and coordinate technical audits, quality assurance and constructability reviews for department capital and maintenance programs; 
  • May direct traffic and traffic operations studies, incidents management evaluations and additional research in field of highway traffic operations; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • transportation engineering principles and practices of management; 
    • latest techniques and procedures employed in applicable field of transportation engineering; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of professional experience in the planning and execution of complex transportation engineering projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity with responsibility for the planning and conduct of complex transportation engineering projects.

NOTES:

  • Supervisory capacity is defined as scheduling, assigning and overseeing work, establishing performance standards for employees and taking corrective measures to implement those standards.
  • For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Supervising Engineer (Construction Engineering) (Engineering).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 72

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 the class of Transportation Division Chief in Salary Group MP 71 approved effective April 01, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to adjust Salary Group from MP 71 to MP 72) Item No. 24-003R

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/23/2024
CLASS: 9068MP; REV: 7/24/2024;