Connecticut Careers Trainee (GIS)
AEC Applications
Recruitment #230504-1993FS-001
| Location |
Newington, CT
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| Date Opened | 5/9/2023 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $52,661 - $72,485/year* (*See salary note below) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 5/23/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is accepting applications for a Connecticut Careers Trainee position with a target classification of Transportation Planner 1, in the Division of Facilities and Transit, AEC Applications Unit, within the Office of Engineering. We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative GIS (Geographic Information Systems) professional to join our team.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Competitive starting salary
- Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
- Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
- A culture that encourages work/life balance
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- On-site low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
- Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation
- Tuition reimbursement
- Working for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Full Time, 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday
- Location: Newington
- Hybrid (office/telework) may be available
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary.
THE ROLE
The AEC Applications section works to continually improve project delivery efficiency and effectiveness through support services by researching, developing, implementing, and managing digital computer-aided engineering and construction applications; including, but not limited to, project management solutions, infrastructure design solutions, digital workflows, GIS tools and electronic design standards.
In this role, you will be part of a team that includes Engineers and Planners developing data management and analytical tools along with data visualization services for the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.
Connecticut Career Trainees become eligible for promotion to the target classification of Transportation Planner 1, upon successful completion of the 1 or 2-year training program. Length of training program is determined by the incumbent’s education and the target class requirements.
*Salary Note: During the first year of training, Connecticut Career Trainees with a Bachelor's degree earn $52,661 per year, and Connecticut Career Trainees with a Master's degree earn $54,557 per year. During the second year of training, the salary increases to $60,254 per year.
In this role, you will be part of a team that includes Engineers and Planners developing data management and analytical tools along with data visualization services for the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.
Connecticut Career Trainees become eligible for promotion to the target classification of Transportation Planner 1, upon successful completion of the 1 or 2-year training program. Length of training program is determined by the incumbent’s education and the target class requirements.
*Salary Note: During the first year of training, Connecticut Career Trainees with a Bachelor's degree earn $52,661 per year, and Connecticut Career Trainees with a Master's degree earn $54,557 per year. During the second year of training, the salary increases to $60,254 per year.
ABOUT US
The mission of the DOT 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. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here.
Selection Plan
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.
- 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.
- 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.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY
- Please visit our "Applicant Tips on How to Apply" page.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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 Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@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
Receive training to develop the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Collaborate with other bureau representatives, the TED (Transportation Enterprise Database) team, IT, and the DOT Enterprise GIS (EGIS) unit to identify opportunities to develop data access products and management solutions for the Bureau of Engineering and Construction (BOEC).
- Configure commercial off the shelf (COTS) tools from Esri, VertiGIS, Microsoft, Safe, and others to help meet the data management, visualization, and analysis needs of the BOEC.
- Work with data stakeholders, leveraging data visualization and analysis tools to advance business intelligence and timely knowledge transfer for teams.
- Analyze data, derive insights, formulate conclusions, and present results to business stakeholders.
- Examine datasets to determine the best analysis plan to address key business questions, identifying opportunities for improvements in data collection, validation, maintenance and access for data owners, stewards, and custodians.
- Collaborate with data owners, stewards, and custodians to assess data maturity and identify data needs related to improving the uniformity, completeness, timeliness, & accuracy of authoritative BOEC data.
- Perform data management functions such as data cataloging, business requirements gathering, process flow diagramming, and data gap analysis critical to developing fully integrated solutions.
- Develop and conduct training and presentations for all relevant stakeholders and customers.
- May lead and train unit staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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:
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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.
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Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following degree areas: Engineering, Planning, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Experience with GIS
- Educational experience (such as coursework, research, project, internship) in CAD, Statistics, GIS, highway engineering, surveys, or structural engineering
- Experience using geospatial data management tools such as Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop Suite (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, etc.) ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise web-based suite (Web-App Builder, Survey123, Collector, Field Maps, Workforce, Experience Builder), Safe Software’s Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) and others.
- Experience working with a variety of data analysis, automation, and visualization software products including those available through Esri (e.g. Insights, StoryMaps, etc.), Microsoft PowerBI & PowerAutomate.
- Experience providing verbal and written communication to multiple diverse populations
- Experience with public speaking and presenting
- Experience prioritizing work and meeting time sensitive deadlines
- Experience identifying problems, researching solutions, making a decision, and verifying accuracy of decision
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365 including Teams, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
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.
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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