Description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for a Capital Program Management Trainee (Connecticut Careers Trainee - Engineering And Related) position with a target class of Transportation Planner 1 within the  Capital Program Management unit in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction  in Newington, CT.

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, CT
This position is eligible to apply for telework in accordance with the Telework Policy. 
Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc.
A valid driver's license is required and must be maintained.

APPLICATION DETAILS
Please list your driver’s license number, expiration date, and issuing State, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.

THE TEAM AND ROLE
CTDOT’s mission is to improve quality of life through transportation. A critical component to achieving this mission is the consistent delivery of infrastructure improvement projects and programs that comprise the State’s Capital Plan. Through systematic anticipation and management of program and project risks, CTDOT can make the most efficient use of taxpayer funds and deliver the best possible transportation system to the travelling public.

Delivery of the Capital Plan requires adherence to State and federal processes and procedures, and compliance with federal regulations and state laws, regulations, and policies. 

CTDOT established the Capital Program Management Unit (CPMU) within the Chief Engineer’s Office to serve as a conduit to CTDOT program and project delivery teams to ensure that appropriate resources, guidance, and tools are available for successful matriculation through the project development lifecycle process. CPMU staff act as internal liaisons with DOT staff, and as external liaisons with local, state and federal agencies such as Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Councils of Government, Federal Highway Administration, and municipalities.

The Connecticut Career Trainee role is designed for candidates eager to learn and grow. As a Connecticut Careers Trainee, you will receive on-the-job training and mentorship to develop skills in transportation planning. Working closely with experienced engineers, planners and other DOT staff, you will contribute to delivering high-impact projects in a collaborative environment.

APPOINTMENT
The length of the development program is determined by the experience and training requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent. At the completion of the development program incumbents must meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class. The program cannot be less than one (1) year and cannot exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.

Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service.

All appointments to this class shall be under terms of a development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Commissioner of Administrative Services. All development programs must be approved by the Department of Administrative Services prior to appointment to this class.
Eligibility for promotion to the target classification of Transportation Planner 1 is earned upon successful completion of your training program:
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree may be eligible to serve a 2-year development program.
Candidates with a master’s degree in a closely related field may be eligible to serve a 1-year development program.
Candidates with three (3) years of professional experience in transportation engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning may be eligible to serve a 3-year development program.

SALARY NOTE
First year of training:
Bachelor's degree and/or qualifying experience:
FS 15 Step 1 ($58,130/year)
Master's degree: FS 15 
Step 2 ($60,222/year)
Second year of training:
General Rate: FS 15 Step 5 ($66,512/year)

The salary for an employee who completes any of the above minimum requirements after initial appointment to the Connecticut Careers Trainee job class will be adjusted commensurate with the schedule above and effective the pay period following the date the master’s degree has been conferred or the pay period following the date the appropriate number of credits as indicated above have been earned.

For current state employees, compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class manual.

ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. 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.

Learn more about our mission, vision, and values here!

Requirements

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