Transportation Planner 2
Public Outreach & Engagement
Recruitment #231006-8876FE-001
| Location |
Newington, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 10/11/2023 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $85,410 - $122,927/year |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 10/31/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is recruiting for a Transportation Planner 2, in a newly formed Public Outreach and Engagement Unit, part of the Office of Policy & Intergovernmental Affairs. This position is being created within the Bureau of Policy & Planning, at our headquarters, located in Newington CT.
The focus of this unit is to ensure outreach and public engagement requirements are met, and that the Department is conducting meaningful public engagement with all of our communities. This new team will lead the day-to-day operations of a centralized public outreach and engagement system that will be used for public informational meetings as well as gathering public comment and feedback on proposed projects throughout the Department.
- Competitive starting salary
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- 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
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This position will assist a newly formed Public Outreach and Engagement Unit that will ensure quality and accessible public engagement and that the Department is tracking and responsive to public feedback. This office will also serve to track and develop strategies to enhance our public outreach and engagement with Environmental Justice communities, working closely with our Communications and Office of Contract Compliance and our federal funding agencies to achieve these goals. This position will report to a Transportation Supervising Planner or employee of a higher level.
The Department plans to utilize the Public Involvement Management Application (PIMA) system. Once established, this team will aid in all aspects of public outreach including but not limited to:
- Identifying and engaging stakeholders
- Reviewing presentation materials
- Assisting project teams with scheduling informational meetings
- Gathering and responding to public comments and tracking community engagement
- Assisting in establishment of the framework of the PIMA system for the Department
- Assisting in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)’s for the operation of the PIMA system, outlining the roles and responsibilities of the various units
- Collaboration across Bureaus to ensure equity is considered and tracked for public outreach efforts
- Assisting in providing PIMA system training
- Assisting in ensuring PIMA is included in required Department documents, such as the Department’s Public Involvement Procedures and the Consultant Design Manual
- Performing related duties as required
- Full-time (40 hours per week), First shift
- Location: Department of Transportation Headquarters: Newington, CT (centrally located with easy access from major highways and by public transportation)
- P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit
- This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. Employees in their initial working test period must work on-site in the office.
- Convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, ample free parking
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, efficient and accessible multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development. DOT is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.
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Selection Plan
- 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.
- 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.
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- 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.
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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 Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
ADVANCED LEVEL: Performs complex tasks and assignments in developing, coordinating and reviewing transportation planning programs; recommends, coordinates or participates in transportation demonstration projects; participates in preparation and negotiation of agreements and contracts; oversees and participates in corridor studies; prepares and reviews reports, studies and surveys in compliance with department standards and needs and state and federal laws and regulations; coordinates activities or projects with local, regional, state and federal agencies, consultants and stakeholders as required; reviews consultants’ work; investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects; may make presentations at legislative or public hearings; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Transportation Planner 1 or Transportation Engineer 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
2. A Master's degree in civil engineering, transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with communication and public outreach necessary to fulfill federal and state requirements for transportation projects funded by FHWA, FTA, and FRA
- Experience with Environmental Justice requirements and reaching Environmental Justice Communities
- Experience analyzing data and demographic information
- Bi-lingual with the ability to translate to and from Spanish
- Experience in transportation policy and emerging issues
- Experience in program and project management including developing and meeting project schedules
- Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing communication and relationships internally in an organization as well as with representatives of other organizations, stakeholders, elected officials, and the general public
- Experience providing presentations and training to various audiences as well as to staff
- Experience handling time-critical, strategic communications and problem-solving
- Experience utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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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