STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Rail Officer 1 (40 Hour)

Recruitment #240709-8902FE-001

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Introduction


If you are passionate about public transportation and want to make a significant difference in the lives of thousands of people, 
this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is now hiring for a Transportation Rail Officer 1 within the Office of Rail - Safety and Security Unit in New Haven, CT. 

We are a well-established and respected organization committed to serving the public and improving the lives of its residents. With a strong reputation for excellence, we are dedicated to providing exceptional services and creating a positive impact in the community. As an employer, we value diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, and we strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and make a difference.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Full Time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • Location: New Haven, CT
  • A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained
  • This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy which can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site, in the office.
  • This position will require the occasional need to work outside of the normally scheduled hours (outside of the normal Monday - Friday workweek), in cases of emergency or special circumstances. 
THE ROLE:
  • This is a truly unique opportunity to join a world-class transportation team at the State of Connecticut. As a Transportation Rail Officer 1, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the state's rail transportation system. You will have the chance to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and contribute to the development and implementation of innovative strategies to improve rail operations.
  • You will support and assist with the coordination of rail regulations, rail safety, and rail security issues throughout the Department. The successful candidate will achieve this by:
  • Participating in and/or leading Diagnostic Team reviews, design reviews, and field inspections of private and public highway-railway grade crossings for data collection, compliance issues, mitigations, and future improvements.
  • Assisting in updating and implementation of the State’s highway-railway grade crossing action plan.
  • Assisting with interpreting, implementing, and participating in FRA, FTA, FHWA, TSA, and other regulatory requirements as applicable.
  • Assisting with oversight and implementation of 49 CFR Part 270 SSPP, System Security Plans, Cyber Security, and other regulatory safety and security responsibilities.
  • Performing/participating/assisting in Safety Outreach into communities, safety and security outreach into transportation facilities and rights-of-way.
  • Participating in trainings, industry groups, and conferences as appropriate.
  • Participating in rail operational exercises and post-incident safety investigations.
  • Assisting with investigations and testimony for rail regulatory hearings.
  • Assisting with, and providing, coordination between other Department offices, various transportation providers, and municipalities during the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of railroad related properties and projects. 
YOUR CAREER WITH US: 


WHO WE ARE: 
  • At DOT, our mission is 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. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values here!
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    Selection Plan

    • These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.
    • 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.
    To Apply:

    • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
    • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, 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.
    • 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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting.
    • 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.
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    • 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.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    • 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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
    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 Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov.

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation this class is accountable for assisting in the conduct of rail transportation programs, projects and activities in one or more of the specialized areas of operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, capital projects, finance and administration.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Assists in the development and/or implementation of projects and activities for rail transportation involving operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, administration or finance relating to rail activities;
    • Assists in the preparation of various documents that may include technical reports, train operating schedules, service contracts, service and non-service related agreements including leases, licenses and easements, equipment procurements, maintenance, service cycles and specifications, construction schedules, project contracts, force account agreements, construction methods, design functions, project budgets, material specifications, audit schedules, financial contracts or reviews, grant applications, quarterly reports and other administrative instruments;
    • Collects and analyzes data and develops findings based on the analysis;
    • Monitors and reviews rail operational and/or budgetary activities for conformance with terms and conditions of the agreements or contracts;
    • Coordinates activities and projects with local, regional, State and Federal agencies;
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Knowledge of the principles and practices of railroad functions in operations, rail equipment, rail construction, rail maintenance, engineering, capital projects, finance or administration;
    • Skills
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Ability to
      • collect, organize and analyze data and to formulate conclusions;
      • monitor and review project status and to report on progress;
      • understand and interpret agreements, rules, laws and regulations;
      • utilize computer software.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Six (6) years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad related organization.

    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.
    • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience and success in developing relationships with stakeholders such as rail service providers, highway maintainers, adjoining property owners, and government officials.
    • Experience in transportation/railroad planning, design, construction, inspection, or railroad related activities.
    • Experience and understanding of at-grade rail/highway crossing operations, including roadway approach requirements from both compliance and practical field application/observation perspectives.
    • Experience identifying problems, researching solutions, making decisions, and verifying the accuracy of the decision.
    • Experience working in a railroad or railroad related organization and/or environment.
    • Experience working with safety and security issues such as infrastructure compliance with safety regulations, interaction with security/PD and/or outreach providers.
    • Experience with report compilation, familiarity with spreadsheets and data management system software such as Bluebeam, Compass, and Microsoft 365.

    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.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from railroad or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.

    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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