Description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a challenging and exciting Transportation Planner 2 position to assist in leading community project planning and development.  If you're a team player who values accessibility, equity, and safety, this could be the role for you!  This opportunity is located in the Project Planning Unit within the Office of Strategic Planning and Projects at our headquarters in Newington.   

What We Can Offer You:
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
The Role: 
We are seeking a dynamic motivated candidate for this opportunity to advance planning and concept development of Complete Streets Projects in the Department.  The Project Planning Unit specializes in multi-modal transportation planning and championing complete streets principles within the Department, which is a focus of much of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding. This Unit currently oversees the $62 million Community Connectivity Grant Program (CCGP), the $20 million Transportation Rural Improvement Grant Program, and various project planning efforts.  The Project Planning Unit also administers and participates in multi-modal transportation studies, both in-house and in coordination with Regional Councils of Governments, develops planning level project proposals to improve safety, accessibility and mobility for all modes and is responsible for performing project design reviews as required by the Department’s Complete Streets policy. 

This Transportation Planner 2 position requires knowledge of the principles and practices involved in transportation planning and/or engineering with a focus on complete streets. Candidates should possess the ability to read and interpret roadway construction plans and cost estimates and have knowledge of established transportation policies and operational methodologies including but not limited to Complete Streets.  The selected candidate will be responsible for developing effective, efficient communication and working relationships, internally, as well as with other State and Federal agencies and other external stakeholders and is expected to be able to work independently, and lead various assignments.

This position will aid in the management and oversight of various unit led initiatives including the Department’s Community Connectivity Grant Program; Transportation Rural Improvement Grant Program; Regional Corridor Studies and the development of planning level project proposals for Complete Streets and Active Transportation type projects. 

Examples of Duties:
Provide project management support including preparation, analysis and review of project materials and planning documents or studies, prepared by consultants and other staff.  Assist in administering municipal grant funded construction projects, including review and analysis of supporting materials. Perform technical reviews of engineering project plans, and provide effective recommendations related to complete streets policies and best practices.  Create and maintain GIS datasets related to grant projects and active transportation assets.  Lead coordination of activities or projects with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, consultants and stakeholders as required; investigate and respond to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation issues related to unit programs and/or projects; may make presentations; perform related duties as required. 

The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Developing project proposals for active transportation type projects, utilizing GIS and CAD Software, aimed at increasing safety, connectivity and accessibility for all users of the state’s transportation system. 
Managing grant-funded municipal construction projects awarded via the Department’s $62 million Community Connectivity Grant Program. 
Managing grant funded municipal construction projects awarded via the Department’s $20 million Transportation Rural Improvement Grant Program. 
Acting as a technical liaison to the Bureau of Engineering and Construction on complete streets projects.
Reviewing and providing recommendations for projects to ensure project designs are compliant with the Department’s Complete Streets Policies by providing safe and accessible accommodations for all users. 
Developing and maintaining authoritative asset data sets within the Department’s Enterprise GIS Data Portal. 
Utilizing ArcGIS software to perform statewide roadway network screenings to identify gaps and deficiencies in infrastructure, and to prioritize locations to programmatically address safety for the state’s most vulnerable roadway users.  
Providing technical support for the Department’s Active Transportation Unit and Complete Streets Standing Committee as it relates to infrastructure and Active Transportation Design and Construction.
Position Details:
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Monday - Friday
P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit
Reports to a Transportation Supervising Planner or employee of a higher level
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
Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license, and may be required to travel, primarily within the state, and perform duties in the field. 

Requirements

Seven (7) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning.

One (1) year of the General Experience must include individual responsibility for the coordination of complex planning projects in a relevant planning area.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Planner 1 or Transportation Engineer 2.