STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Assistant Transit Administrator

Recruitment #241004-8695MP-001

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At the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT),it is our mission 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. We are now accepting applications for a Transportation Assistant Transit Administrator in New Haven, CT.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Full time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • First shift
  • Location: New Haven, CT

    THE ROLE
    The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rails is seeking a new Transportation Assistant Transit Administrator to oversee the Rail Operations and Systems Safety and Security Section.  The selected candidate will be involved with the administration of statewide passenger and freight rail operations including but not limited to rail schedules and service planning development and the associated coordination with our passenger service providers including Metro North, Amtrak and TASI, state partners and federal regulatory agencies (FTA & FRA).  Additionally, the position will oversee the Rail Freight Improvement Program (RFIP) and will coordinate the oversight of Freight Operations statewide on DOT owned and privately owned freight territory.  
    The position will also be in charge of the administration of public safety and security programs for all modes of public transportation including but not limited to the development and continued acceptance’s of FRA’s Part 270 System Safety Program, Grade Crossing Safety Programs including Operation Lifesaver and the oversight and administration of safety and security programs for all of the Rail Stations within the rail system.           

    Responsibilities of this role include:
    • In charge of administration, oversight, and policy development for Transit Safety and Security Programs.  
    • In charge of a team of professional staff.
    • Establish business goals and metrics to ensure quality rail service.
    • Leverage new technologies to improve business efficiency and customer service.
    • Coordinate with service providers (MNR, Amtrak & TASI) to ensure quality rail service;
    • Plan, develop & implement train schedules & services adjustment;
    • Plan, develop & implement the rail appropriations budget;
    • Negotiate business agreements with railroads and other third-parties with the support of the internal CTDOT rail team;
    • Report on and progress APTA's related safety and security program peer review recommendations.
    • Develop rail-related legislative proposals;
    • Represent the CTDOT on various national rail committees such as the State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee and AASHTO Council on Rail Transportation.
    • This position will be in charge of personnel decisions and all staff hiring, firing, evaluation, promotion and the training of employees.        

    Selection Plan

    In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee, of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

    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:

    • 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.
    • 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.

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.

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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 Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov. 
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    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation this class is accountable for assisting the Transportation Public Transit Administrator in the direction of public transportation operations, facilities construction and maintenance or support services in the office of Rails or Transit Operations.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Assists in directing staff and operations of the Offices of Rails or Transit Operations;
    • Assists in formulating, recommending and directing implementation of policies, standards of performance and procedures necessary to achieve satisfactory levels of passenger and freight service in the State; 
    • Administers contracted public transportation services to ensure compliance with specifications; 
    • Oversees review, negotiation, processing and distribution of facility improvement agreements with contractors, federal and other state agencies; 
    • Manages organization, budgeting and coordination of the State public transportation improvement program including engineering, design and construction inspection of facilities, track and rolling stock; 
    • Plans and prioritizes improvements within constraints of legislative authorization for maximization of benefit and/or cost to the State; 
    • Assists in monitoring public transportation operations and makes recommendations for rights of way improvements or improvements in equipment utilization; 
    • Coordinates rights of way transactions involving acquisitions, abandonments, leases and easements; 
    • Recommends and oversees enforcement of regulations for implementation of statutory responsibility; 
    • Administers state participation in federal rail and transit safety programs; 
    • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations pertaining to public transportation operations;
    • Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques to public transportation operations; 
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills; 
      • oral and written communication skills.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Nine (9) years of experience in public transportation operations or other transportation related large scale programs or projects.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity with responsibility for planning, implementing or coordinating transportation activities.

    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.
    • A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Demonstrated experience and knowledge with Passenger and Freight Operations as it applies to federal laws, state statutes and regulations.
    • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the development and administration of Operations and/or Safety Programs.
    • Demonstrated management experience in dynamic team environments that strive to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in public transportation.
    • Demonstrated experience with customer service initiatives.
    • Demonstrated experience with major project and/or program management. 
    • Demonstrated strong communication and written skills.
    • Extensive leadership & supervisory experience of multiple disciplines, skill sets & staff.
    • Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act (PRIIA) of 2008 that includes PRIIA Sections (209&212).

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents may be required to possess licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers consistent with C.G.S.§20-302.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
    • 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.

    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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