Description
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is currently recruiting a Transportation Planner 1 located in our new Business Intelligence and Continuous Improvement Unit. This unit will transform how data drives decisions and innovation across the agency and reflects CTDOT’s core pillars: People-First, Accountability, and Innovation, playing a critical role in shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Work for an award-winning agency! CTDOT has been 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!
The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All CTDOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday-Friday
Full time (40 hours per week)
First shift
Location: Newington
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.
THE ROLE
As a Transportation Planner 1 (Performance Analyst), you will turn data into actionable insights, support performance measurement, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. Candidates may bring expertise in data analysis and storytelling, process improvement, or program evaluation—and will have opportunities to expand their skills across these areas. You will collaborate with colleagues across the organization to identify opportunities for improvement and help implement solutions that enhance transportation systems, ultimately improving the lives of Connecticut residents. This position offers the chance to develop advanced analytics skills, contribute to high-impact projects, and grow within a forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous improvement.
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. 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.
Requirements
Six (6) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning.
College training 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.
A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
For state employees three (3) years of experience as a Transportation Planning Assistant 2 or Transportation Engineer Technician may be substituted for the General Experience.
Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
