STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Supervising District Services Agent (40 Hour)

Recruitment #250110-8716FE-001

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Introduction

      
Do you have experience overseeing personnel in the review of requests for encroachment permits related to work impacting state highway rights of way?
Do you have experience managing the statewide permit review and approval process?
If so, read below & apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) invites qualified agency employees to apply for the position of  Transportation Supervising District Services Agent in Norwich,  CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
As a state employee, you will continue to enjoy:
  • Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers
  • 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)!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Monday-Friday
  • Full-time (40 hours/week)
  • 1st Shift (7:30am-4:00pm)
  • Location : Norwich,  CT    
THE ROLE:
  • In order to ensure compliance with State Statutes and Regulations, this District Supervising Services Agent position, in the District 2 Office, supervises personnel engaged in the investigation of requests for encroachment permits on work affecting state highway rights of way and coordinates the statewide permit review and permit process in the Office of  Maintenance including major traffic generator permits. 
Responsibilities include:
  • Conferring with and is the liaison with the districts, contractors, engineers, property owners, utilities and others concerning construction and rights of way plans. 
  • Checking agreements, permit applications, forms and related documents for accuracy and sufficiency. 
  • Reviewing and inspecting permits in compliance with related standard specifications and all applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Leading and training Service Agent 2s engaged in the more complex permit applications and projects.
WHO WE ARE: 
  • At DOT, our mission 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. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values here!

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. 
  • These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 
To Apply:

  • 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 Talent Acquisition Professional 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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  • 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.
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  • 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 Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for supervising a staff in a District Maintenance Office engaged in the investigation, issuance and inspection of highway encroachment permits, or a staff in the Office of Maintenance engaged in the completion of engineering reviews of major permit/traffic generator applications, encroachment agreements and property release concurrences.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the 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 the development of policies and standards;
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
  • Prepares reports and correspondence.

IN A DISTRICT MAINTENANCE OFFICE:
  • Supervises and coordinates the issuance of encroachment permits for all work to be done within the highway right-of-way throughout a District; this includes, but is not limited to, permits issued to property owners, public utilities, municipalities and other State agencies;
  • Reviews major traffic generators and  issues encroachment permits as required by the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised;
  • Monitors all phases of the District permit process to ensure compliance with Department policy and procedure and compliance with General Statutes, plans and specifications;
  • Performs related duties as required.

IN THE OFFICE OF MAINTENANCE:
  • Provides assistance in the development and coordination of programs and activities;
  • Supervises and coordinates engineering reviews of major permit/traffic generator applications with other divisions of the Department and the District Offices;
  • Supervises and coordinates reviews for property lease or release concurrences;
  • Supervises investigations on complex claims and complaints involving the District Offices;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • principles and practices of highway engineering as applied to construction, reconstruction, maintenance and survey; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to analyze engineering plans and specifications; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of field work in highway construction, reconstruction, maintenance and/or drainage projects or traffic control studies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity responsible for significant highway construction, reconstruction, maintenance and/or drainage projects or traffic control studies.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at or above the level of a Transportation Maintenance Planner 3, Transportation General Supervisor (Maintenance) (Bridge Maintenance) (Signs and Markings), Transportation District Electrical Supervisor, Transportation Engineer 2 with lead responsibilities, Transportation Maintenance Planner 2 with lead responsibilities or Transportation District Services Agent 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in engineering 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Extensive experience of the complete permitting process as it relates to the Right of Way.
  • Experience enforcing all relevant Federal and State regulations and agency policies.
  • Experience and knowledge with all aspects of working within the Right of Way.
  • Experience with the MUTCD, OSTA, Permit regulations and the Departments Utility accommodation manuals.
  • Extensive experience on the different responsibilities of various units within the agency.
  • Extensive experience of the various programs and software used in the permitting process.
  • Experience commenting on, or revising policy, regulations and procedures.
  • Experience and knowledge of State contracting and agreement requirements and processes.

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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