Introduction

　　The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Connecticut Careers Trainee position, with a target class of Transportation Planner 1 within our Statewide Planning Unit in the Office of Strategic Planning and Projects at the Department of Transportation headquarters in Newington. We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative professional to join our team. This entry level position is an opportunity to start a career at the Department of Transportation that positively impacts our communities.

　　WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

　　Competitive starting salary Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage 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 Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation Tuition reimbursement 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 Work for Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE's) Employer of the Year

　　The Role:

　　The Statewide Planning Unit is seeking candidates with knowledge and experience working with municipal, state, and federal partners to aid in delivery of high priority projects and develop plans and studies related to land use, economic and community development, multimodal planning, federal and state transportation policy, and transportation equity to support informed decision making by the Department. This unit prepares, reviews, and provides oversight on several required state and federal planning documents, as well as corridor, regional, and Planning and Environmental Linkages studies.

　　Responsibilities further include:

　　Providing support for planning activities associated with transit-oriented development (TOD) and performing studies for all modes of transportation, including bus, rail, highway, freight, bicycle, and pedestrian. These studies and plans present near and long-term implementation recommendations to guide Connecticut's transportation infrastructure improvements, including context-sensitive solutions to ensure that projects address the needs of the transportation system and the surrounding communities.

　　Other unit responsibilities include:

　　Project management; Providing regular support to other Bureaus; Community engagement, including public speaking and presentation of materials to the public, local elected officials, and external stakeholders.

　　The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring strong and effective communication and working relationships internally and externally.

　　Position Details:

　　This position is full time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit. This position would report to a Transportation Supervising Planner or another employee of higher job class. 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.

　　About Us:

　　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, 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. 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 [email protected]. 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. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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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. 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 Hayley Newhouse, at [email protected].

　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions; Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period; Performs related duties as required.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Oral and written communication skills; Ability to acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification; understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic; read, interpret and understand written material; perform basic arithmetical computations; interpret charts, graphs and tables; learn and reason; establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public; utilize computer software.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　A degree in one of the following or closely associated concentrations: Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, History, Sociology, Anthropology, or Economics; Experience or training in preparing comprehensive multimodal plans, including bus, rail, highway, freight, bicycle, and pedestrian modes through course work, work experience, or internships; Experience with Microsoft Office, ESRI ArcGIS, graphic design and related software through course work, work experience, or internships; Experience interpreting other published documents and media such as aerial photography and site plans through course work, work experience, or internships; Experience developing presentations and effectively delivering complex materials to a variety of audiences, in both written and verbal formats through course work, work experience, or internships; Experience working collaboratively within a team, with other technical disciplines and with external groups through course work, work experience, or internships.

　　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.