STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Supervising Planner

Environmental Resources Compliance Unit

Recruitment #231117-8884FE-001

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Introduction



The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is recruiting for a Transportation Supervising Planner, in the Environmental Resources Compliance Unit of the Office of Environmental Planning, at our headquarters, located in Newington, CT. The focus of this unit is to ensure compliance with federal and State laws, regulations and permit conditions as they relate to construction and maintenance projects carried out by the Department.  

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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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
  • On-site low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
  • Alternate work schedule opportunities
  • Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • The state of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer. You may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. 
  • Work 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
  • Join an award-winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Full Time, 40 hours per week
  • P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit
  • This position would report to a Transportation Assistant Planning Director or employee of a higher level
  • This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office
  • Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.
  • Supervisors can expect to spend roughly half of their working hours, if not more, in the office in order to execute upon their job functions and supervise their team. Time in the office may fluctuate based on circumstances and the team being supervised. The ability to apply for telework continues to be available and the agency continues to provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them
  • Field work in all weather conditions and on active construction sites will be required and travel primarily within the State will be necessary
  • Location: Newington, CT
THE ROLE: This position will supervise a unit of professionals responsible for ensuring compliance of Department construction projects with State and federal water and natural resource permits and approvals issued to the Department for work in or affecting regulated areas.  This position acts as the lead liaison with the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (US ACOE) and other regulatory agencies during construction as well as for maintenance activities.  

This office is also responsible for:
  • Supporting the Department’s Design-Build initiative
  • Oversight and permitting for emergency situations
  • Oversight of the noise program and ensuring the Department meets federal requirements under CFR 23 Part 772 in regard to Noise assessment and abatement
  • Ensuring compliance with Federal requirements set forth under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems permit (NPDES) as well as regularly responding to the public regarding noise, drainage and flooding complaints, and complaints associated with Maintenance activities such as tree clearing and material handling  
This is a highly specialized unit requiring the knowledge and experience to make informed decisions and provide practical and strategic guidance to direct staff, and other Department Bureaus. The selected candidate will also be responsible for ensuring strong and effective communication and working relationships both internally with design and construction teams as well as with other State and federal agencies and external stakeholders.  

ABOUT US:
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employees approximately 3,000 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient 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 while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation 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.

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.
  • 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 individual listed on this job posting. 
  • 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:

  • 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.
  • 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 Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for supervising an operating unit engaged in transportation planning studies, programs and related activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; oversees development of integrated and comprehensive unimodal or multi-modal transportation plans, programs and activities for movement of goods or people; oversees preparation of reports, studies, surveys and other related activities; develops findings and conclusions; makes recommendations based on completed analyses; provides final review for accuracy and conformance with standards and requirements; provides direction in interpretation and coordination of transportation plans, programs and activities to local, regional, state and federal agencies; makes preparations and presentations for legislative and public hearings as required; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation theories, practices and methodologies; considerable knowledge of social, economic and environmental considerations involved in transportation planning; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to plan, organize and execute projects and studies; considerable ability to develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process; considerable ability to comprehend and interpret laws and regulations; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Transportation Planner 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
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

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Transportation/Regional/Urban Planning or Studies, Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, or closely related degree
  • Experience reading and interpreting design plans, specifications, construction contracts, and contractor submittals 
  • Experience applying applicable State and federal laws, statutes and regulations concerning natural and cultural resource protection, as well as noise assessment and abatement to construction projects
  • Experience with Design Build and alternate project delivery processes, including experience with construction methodologies 
  • Experience analyzing proposed federal and State transportation policies, legislation, and regulations as they relate to and impact transportation projects and programs 
  • Experience working collaboratively with designers, contractors, other State and federal agencies, outside stakeholders, and the public 
  • Experience providing presentations and training to various audiences, the public, as well as staff
  • Experience with contemporary transportation issues, policies and practices
  • Experience utilizing software such as Microsoft Office 365 including Excel, Adobe Acrobat, ESRI ArcGIS, Bentley Bluebeam, and MicroStation

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
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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