STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Engineer 2 (E) ADA Engineering Coordination

Recruitment #241007-8839FO-001

Introduction



The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) positions within the Project Administration Unit-ADA Engineering Coordination at our Headquarters in Newington, CT.  
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    • Professional growth and development opportunities.
    • A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
    • Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

    • Full time, 40 hours per week
    • Monday through Friday
    • First shift
    • Part of the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit
    • Hybrid (office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available 
    THE ROLE
    Engineers in the ADA Engineering Coordination team monitor and report on the Department’s ADA compliance as it relates to activities within the public right-of-way. The ADA Coordination Engineers work to implement ADA regulations and guidance through conducting training opportunities and updating resources available to the Department’s engineers, inspectors, and planners.  Team members also work closely with regional planning agencies and Connecticut municipalities to ensure ADA compliance.  


        
    POSITION REQUIREMENTS
    Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver's license is required and must be maintained.

    APPLICATION DETAILS
    Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, if applicable, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.



    WHO WE ARE
    As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distict bureaus. It is the DOT's 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 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.
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    Selection Plan

    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. 

    PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU LIST ANY JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IN THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

    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.

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

    • Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!

    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.

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

    In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation engineering projects or studies in the following areas: administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Updating CTDOT ADA Transition Plan and reporting for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
    • Data management for inventory and condition relational database(s) for ADA compliance.
    • Acting as a liaison with Department personnel from various technical disciplines and administrative areas, FHWA, local officials, regional planning agencies, and other major stakeholders.
    • Prioritizing ADA non-compliance through capital plan projects.
    • Assisting with ADA Municipal Program coordination items.
    • Using interpersonal and presentation skills to provide training and outreach at events including ADA outdoor classroom events.
    • Analyzing and evaluating ADA components at various locations and providing effective solutions.
    • Preparation of technical engineering and administrative reports.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    • More information can be found here.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of more than one specialized field involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, maintenance, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic; 
    • Considerable
      • skill in use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) applications; 
      • technical skills in preparation of engineering and administrative reports;
    • Skills
      • interpersonal skills; 
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Ability to
      • analyze and evaluate engineering, highway, structural and pavement design, hydraulic and traffic problems and provide effective solutions; 
      • perform complex mathematical calculations; 
      • develop and interpret plans and specifications.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and two (2) years of experience in a professional transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering capacity.

    NOTE: For state employees one (1) year of experience must have been at the level of a Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) or (Construction Engineering). 

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    • Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
    • Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
    • A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
    • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam/EIT licensure.
    • 3.0 or higher grade-point average in relevant engineering and math courses.
    • Experience utilizing computer software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, or other similar CAD software.
    • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
    • Experience using GIS and tools for data management and inspections such as Survey123, FieldMaps.
    • Experience coordinating effectively with other Department units, consultants, municipalities, regions, state, federal agencies and the public.
    • Experience implementing ADA requirements.
    • Education or experience with interpreting construction plans and specifications.
    • Experience with relevant federal, state, agency and bureau manuals, policies, directives, and procedures including CTDOT Standard Specifications and CTDOT Design Manuals.
    • Experience analyzing data and information and proposing effective solutions.
    • Experience efficiently managing assignments.
    • Experience with interpersonal skills, presentation skills and oral and written communication skills.
    • Experience with preparation of technical engineering and administrative reports.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • 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.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.

    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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