Transportation Maintenance Planner 2 (40 Hour)

　　Recruitment # 240122-8629FE-001

　　Location New Haven, CT

　　Date Opened 1/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

　　Salary $74,184 - $107,124 annually

　　Job Type Open to Agency Employees

　　Close Date 2/2/2024 11:59:00 PM

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　　Introduction

　　Are you looking to advance your career within the Department of Transportation?

　　If so, we encourage you to apply today!

　　The State of Connecticut (https://www.ct.gov ) , Department of Transportation (DOT (https://portal.ct.gov/DOT) ) invites its qualified agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintenance Planner 2 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8629FE&R1=&R3=) in the District Three Maintenance Planning Office in New Haven, CT.

　　CONTINUE TO ENJOY

　　A Competitive starting salary

　　NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

　　Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year

　　A culture that encourages work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPSlideDeckFall2021.pdf)

　　Professional growth and development opportunities

　　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 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

　　State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

　　THE ROLE The Duties of the Transportation Maintenance Planner 2 include:

　　Bureau oversite of Asset Management Program

　　Scheduling and reviewing Bridge Maintenance and Rehabilitations

　　Reviewing contracts, proposals and specifications for materials, equipment and contractual services

　　Preparing progress/status reports and purchase order contracts

　　Equipment and inventory control/purchasing

　　Conducting field reviews of all CTDOT approved guiderail systems

　　POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

　　Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week

　　Monday through Friday schedule

　　First shift, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

　　Our office is located in New Haven, CT

　　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 the State’s resources. DOT 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

　　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.

　　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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.

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　　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.

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　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In the Department of Transportation, Central Office of Maintenance, or a District Maintenance Office this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of professional tasks in the planning of state and federal maintenance and improvement projects.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Performs professional duties in planning highway maintenance projects;

　　Conducts field reviews of proposed projects, determines needs and recommends improvements;

　　Prepares plans, specifications and estimates for funding approval requests;

　　Prepares capital requirement programs and tolls and concessions work;

　　Schedules projects to meet highway and bridge maintenance needs within available funding, manpower and time frame limits;

　　Analyzes costs, production, commitments and requirements in order to improve work methods, management techniques and equipment;

　　Oversees Maintenance Management System;

　　Reviews contracts, proposals and specifications for materials, equipment and contractual services;

　　Coordinates review of maintenance agreements;

　　Formulates project memoranda;

　　Submits work order requests;

　　Reviews project changes, prepares modification requests and maintains financial accounts;

　　Reviews accuracy of project records and ensures engineering work relative to safety improvements is completed;

　　Prepares progress and status reports;

　　Prepares purchase order contracts for vendor in place work;

　　Assists in final field reviews prior to closing out of project;

　　Performs related duties as required.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Knowledge of

　　highway related maintenance methods, materials and equipment;

　　principles and methods of determining maintenance needs and preparing programs;

　　basic civil engineering principles and practices;

　　Skills

　　interpersonal skills;

　　oral and written communication skills;

　　Ability to

　　read and interpret plans and drawings;

　　understand and apply relevant statutes and policies pertaining to highway maintenance;

　　utilize computer software.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　Six (6) years of experience coordinating highway maintenance project activities including planning, scheduling, budgeting or other related activities.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

　　College training in civil engineering or a related field 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.

　　For state employees experience as a Transportation District Services Agent 2, Transportation General Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) (Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) or Transportation District Electrical Supervisor may be substituted for the General Experience.

　　For state employees one (1) year of experience as a Transportation Maintenance Planner 1, Transportation District Services Agent 1, Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) in Highway Maintenance, or Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.

　　For state employees two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Landscape Designer 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience with all types of approved CTDOT guiderail systems and attenuators, including MASH.

　　Experience reviewing utility adjustment requests from towns or utilities before and after Vendor-in-Place paving projects.

　　Experience determining future Vendor-in-Place paving termini and providing estimated quantities for milling and paving.

　　Experience determining low Vendors for milling and paving of Vendor-in-Place termini.

　　Experience in modification and interpretation Maintenance Contracts.

　　Experience conducting field reviews of guiderail systems.

　　Experience as a Representative for Highway Operations during semi-final inspections for Construction Projects.

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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

　　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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