STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And Related)

Target Class: Transportation Rail Officer 1

Recruitment #211027-1993FS-001

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Introduction



Are you ready to gain skills, knowledge, and experience that will help you develop an exciting and successful career? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) has two (2) Connecticut Careers Trainee positions with a target class of Transportation Rail Officer 1 available in the Bureau of Public Transportation in New Haven, Office of Rail Construction. These positions will be assigned a variety of tasks related to rail construction, Maintenance of Way, force account project oversight and safety.

This opportunity is 40 hours per week with a Monday through Friday schedule.

The CCT is an entry level position offering training in the area of railroad transportation. You will develop the tools necessary to become a professional in field. You will be assigned a variety of tasks related to rail construction, maintenance of railway and safety. This includes field inspection, data collection, coordination with the various freight and facility operators, construction inspection, force account oversight, invoicing management of maintenance of way activities, safety oversight and preparation of reports.

Role/Responsibilities:
The duties will include traveling to worksites for field inspection, data collection, coordination with the various freight and facility operators, construction inspection, force account project oversight, invoicing, management of maintenance of way activities, safety oversight and preparation of reports.  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.

Salary Information: P4 FS 40 hour Pay Plan
Eligibility for promotion to the target classification of Transportation Rail Officer 1 is earned upon successful completion of the training program.

First Year of Training
Bachelor's degree FS 15 Step 1

Master's degree FS 15 Step 2

Second Year of Training General Rate FS 15 Step 5

The salary for an employee who completes any of the above Minimum Requirements after initial appointment to the Connecticut Careers Trainee job class will be adjusted commensurate with the schedule above and effective the pay period following the date the Master's degree has been conferred or the pay period following the date the appropriate number of credits as indicated above have been earned.

The DOT offers a competitive starting salary and excellent State benefits package including health/dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan, alternate work schedule options and a multitude of other benefits.

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Selection Plan

All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders  13F (3a) and 13G (3a).

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. 
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: 
  • 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.
  • 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 question'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. 
  • 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. 
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. 
  • 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, the DOT is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact nasreen.mustafa@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions; performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Oral and written communication skills; ability to acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification; ability to understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic; ability to read, interpret and understand written material; ability to perform basic arithmetical computations; ability to interpret charts, graphs and tables; learning and reasoning ability; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

NOTE:

  1. If the target job classification has a Substitution Allowed that requires the Bachelor's or Master's degree to be in a specific area(s), then these specific degree areas are required for appointment to the Connecticut Career Trainee classification.
  2. Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Construction Management 
  • Experience in prioritizing work assignments and meeting sensitive deadlines 
  • Experience in Railroad construction or railroad related organizations 
  • Experience with Microsoft Office 365 including scheduling meetings, managing data, composing correspondence, report writing and tracking work 
  • Experience developing relationships with stakeholders 
  • Experience identifying problems, researching solutions, making a decision, and verifying the accuracy of the decision 

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.





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