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<h4>Introduction</h4> Do you want to advance initiatives to develop and construct Connecticut's transportation network? If so, read below and apply today!&nbsp; The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) opportunity within the Facilities Design Unit in the Division of Facilities &amp; Transit at our Headquarters in Newington. This position will support CTDOT's initiatives to develop and construct Connecticut's Battery-Electric-Bus Facility network. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Competitive starting salary *MOU, page 21*</li><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!&nbsp;</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company -&nbsp;‘Forbes’:&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Join an award-winning agency! CTDOT was 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!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>First Shift</li><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week.</li><li>Monday through Friday.</li><li>Location: Newington, CT.</li><li>Hybrid (in-office/telework) may be available.</li></ul> THE ROLE The Facilities Design unit has an opening for senior level engineer to work on Bus Transportation projects, specifically to support the Department’s conversion from a Diesel to Battery-Electric-Bus Fleet.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; The Facilities Design Unit is a multidisciplinary design unit that provides engineering design services and program management to support bus rapid transit, bus maintenance facilities, and other Public Transportation initiated projects. The position requires considerable knowledge of contemporary techniques, concepts and procedures employed in the field of engineering, as applied to the Department of Transportation. It is the CTDOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do within the Division of Facilities and Transit to deliver the CTDOT’s mission. APPLICATION DETAILS Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary, and must possess and retain a valid driver’s license. Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, if applicable, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application. ABOUT US As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,200 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. Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!&nbsp; <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply:<ul><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</li></ul> For Assistance In Applying: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> 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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov" target="_blank">Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of engineering projects or studies in the areas of administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> As a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) in the Facilities Design Unit, you may be assigned working lead responsibility for lower-level engineers and may perform advanced engineering work to implement programs, projects and activities for bus transportation and fleet maintenance facilities. Examples of Duties include: <ul><li>Perform complex design work including preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates.</li><li>Manage project schedules and budgets.</li><li>Prepare agreements and contract documents.</li><li>Act as liaison with other design disciplines, engineering units, building occupants and other outside stakeholders.</li><li>Provide technical support to and coordinate with other DOT units.</li><li>Oversee consultant engineers.</li><li>Conduct research, analysis, and computations.</li><li>Provide technical advice and recommendations.</li><li>Prepare reports and manuals.</li><li>Oversee inspections.</li><li>Conduct field reviews.</li><li>Respond to legislative requests and public inquiries.</li><li>Represent Department at town and public meetings and in negotiations.</li><li>Participate on committees.</li><li>Provide engineering support during construction.</li><li>Serve as expert witness in legal proceedings.</li><li>Analyze problems and recommend effective solutions.</li><li>Assist in development of policy.</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, maintenance, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic;&nbsp;</li><li>operational methodologies and established policies;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable <ul><li>analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills;&nbsp;</li><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to analyze plans and estimates;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity.&nbsp; NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering). <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.</li><li>Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.</li><li>A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) who do not possess the degree or certification/licensure qualifications as detailed on this class specification may be considered for promotion to Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years' must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering). </li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Possession of an accredited bachelor’s degree or coursework in an engineering field that supports building design disciplines such as Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural or Transportation Engineering.</li><li>Engineer-In-Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.</li><li>Experience supervising, evaluating and developing improved performance of junior engineers.</li><li>Experience coordinating effectively with other design disciplines, Department units, utilities, Transit Operators, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies.</li><li>Experience with relevant federal, state, agency and bureau manuals, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Experience using Office365, Microsoft Project, Compass and other discipline related applications and modeling software</li><li>Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Experience with development and administration of Federally funded projects.</li><li>Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering related issues.</li><li>Experience preparing and reviewing complex technical reports and documents.</li><li>Experience presenting complex information to diverse populations including officials, peers, members of the public and small and large groups.</li><li>Experience leading people and managing tasks, including influencing staff in higher level positions, to achieve common goals.</li><li>Experience working independently, being self-motivated and taking ownership of assignments.</li><li>Experience with Bluebeam, Compass, and Microsoft Office 365 including scheduling meetings, managing data, composing correspondence, report writing and tracking work.</li><li>Experience developing relationships with stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working on vertical building design or construction.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents may be required to travel. </li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

State of Connecticut

Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering)(Facilities Design)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency?&nbsp; Do you want to continue helping in making commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?&nbsp; If so, read below &amp; apply today! TheState of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT) invites&nbsp;qualified agency employees to apply for the position of&nbsp;&nbsp;Transportation Maintainer 3&nbsp;(Payloader Operator) in the Milford Maintenance facility.&nbsp; &nbsp; ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered.&nbsp; Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the "tank endorsement," and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 20-mile residency from the posted job location.&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.</li><li>The Agency will conduct a practicum for the Transportation Maintainer 3 (Skilled Pipe Setter) position, to evaluate and determine whether or not applicant(s) have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this position.&nbsp; Practicums shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Transportation Administrative Guidelines for Conducting Practicums and will be part of the interview process.</li><li>Eligible candidates will be required to be interviewed, prior to being eligible for the skill evaluation practicum.</li><li>Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.</li></ul>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: As a state employee, you will continue to enjoy: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the&nbsp;Employer of the Year&nbsp;award by the&nbsp;Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers&nbsp;(CSCE)!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Monday-Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours/week)</li><li>1st Shift (7:30am-4:00pm)</li></ul> THE ROLE: <ul><li>The purpose of this position is responsible for safely operating and maintaining the above identified equipment in this job posting.</li></ul>WHO WE ARE:&nbsp; <ul><li>At DOT, our mission is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values&nbsp;here!</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least&nbsp;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.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.</li><li>For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.&nbsp; For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).&nbsp;</li></ul> To Apply: <ul><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. </li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting. </li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>Read through this helpful&nbsp;link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>. </li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>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 Anamaria Giangarra at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov" target="_blank">Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountablefor performing a variety of skilled tasks at less than the journeyperson level in the construction,maintenance and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports and other departmentalfacilities; operates and maintains the more complex mechanical equipment; works as a skilledmechanic at less than the journeyperson level in the repair of mechanical equipment. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> See attached addendum. <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports;&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of processes and materials used in construction and maintenance trades;&nbsp;</li><li>Oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable ability to use and make ordinary repairs to more complex mechanical equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to <ul><li>operate equipment as listed on attached Addendum;&nbsp;</li><li>keep shop records and prepare reports;&nbsp;</li><li>use, set up and maintain ordinary bench and other shop machine tools and equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>understand and follow written and oral instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing,maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving theoperation and care of mechanical equipment, or in work in one of the recognized maintenancetrades. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of thesubject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for the GeneralExperience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Working-knowledge and experience safely operating a Payloader.</li><li>Experience maintaining and performing minor equipment repairs.</li><li>Experience performing mechanical work.</li><li>Experience repairing guardrail utilizing a payloader.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, athorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified forappointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the class.</li><li>A physical examination will be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Transportation Maintainer 3 (40 Hour)(Payloader Operator)

<h4>Introduction</h4> The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation (DOT)&nbsp;is currently accepting applications for two&nbsp;Transportation Materials Technician 2 positions,&nbsp;in the Division of Construction Operations, Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU), located in Rocky Hill, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!&nbsp;</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>Work for a Forbes top company -&nbsp;‘Forbes’:&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers&nbsp;(CSCE)&nbsp;and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar&nbsp;(WTS)&nbsp;CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul> THE ROLE: The Transportation Materials Technician 2 positions assist the MESU regarding inspection and testing of materials and structures used in the construction of transportation facilities.&nbsp;Examples of duties associated with this position include: <ul><li>Performing hardened concrete and steel elements physical testing</li><li>Performing hot mix asphalt laboratory testing</li><li>Performing mathematical calculations of test and preparing test reports</li><li>Performing evaluations of construction materials to determine their conformance to applicable specifications</li><li>Inspecting the manufacturing procedures, equipment, and materials for hot mix asphalt and precast concrete production</li><li>Assisting higher level employees with Balance Mix Design testing</li><li>Assisting higher level employees in maintaining laboratory accreditation&nbsp;</li><li>Calibrating and maintaining laboratory apparatus and equipment</li><li>Other related duties as assigned</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours/week)</li><li>First shift&nbsp;</li><li>P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) Bargaining Unit&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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&nbsp;here.&nbsp;Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.</li></ul>Watch the video below, to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee. WHO WE ARE: It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Learnmore about our mission, vision, and valueshere! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; 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 individual listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Act 21-69,&nbsp;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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the&nbsp;other.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.&nbsp;</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this&nbsp;recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound&nbsp;by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> 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&nbsp;Sharon McIntosh,&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov" target="_blank">Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov</a>. Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation, Division of Materials Testing this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of field and/or laboratory tasks in the physical and chemical testing of construction, maintenance, and other materials. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Reviews requests for and performs more advanced chemical and/or physical tests and analyses of the following materials: paints, asphalts, petroleum, concrete, and plastic products, expansion joints, cable fittings, rope, fuel oil, grease, varnish, bituminous mixtures, guide rail posts, sand, stone, steel, cement, seeds, soils, fertilizers, and herbicides;&nbsp;</li><li>Inspects the manufacturing procedures, equipment, and final products of such sources of supply as quarries, steel fabrication plants, concrete pipe plants, and bituminous and prestressed concrete plants;&nbsp;</li><li>Calibrates and maintains testing machines and laboratory apparatus and equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>Standardizes solutions and reagents;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines whether materials conform with state, federal, and project specifications;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews shop drawings;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs calculations and maintains records of observations and test results;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in researching new materials or modifications of old materials;&nbsp;</li><li>Discusses problems, changes, and new procedures with producers;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports and graphs of completed tests;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>the principles and practices of physical and/or chemical testing of construction materials;&nbsp;</li><li>research methods;&nbsp;</li><li>manufacturing procedures and properties of construction materials and their uses;&nbsp;</li><li>standard laboratory equipment and techniques;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>perform materials tests;&nbsp;</li><li>calibrate and maintain testing equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>standardize reagents;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software;&nbsp;</li><li>perform mathematical calculations.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Four (4) years of experience in chemical and/or physical testing, analysis, or inspection of construction or maintenance materials including independent performance of tests such as extraction gradation, slump and air content for cement and concrete cylinder tests. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>College training in natural sciences, construction technology, civil engineering or other related fields 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 two (2) years for an Associate's degree.</li><li>For state employees one (1) year of experience in materials testing at the level of a Transportation Technician may be substituted for the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, creating spreadsheets, inputting data, making calculations, creating graphs, and other Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Experience performing mathematical computations, and preparing documents such as material testing and inspection reports</li><li>Experience working in a team environment and communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of all levels</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with construction project management software applications, such as AASHTOWare Construction and Materials, or similar applications</li><li>Possession of Concrete Technician and/or Asphalt Plant Technician Certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP)</li><li>Possession of Concrete Field Testing Technician grade 1 certification from ACI or equivalent</li><li>Knowledge of construction materials and components properties and knowledge and experience with their production and testing</li><li>Experience maintaining and calibrating testing equipment</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li></ul> <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.</li><li>A physical examination may be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury due to toxic fumes, dust, or heavy machinery or equipment; may occasionally be required to lift heavy objects; may be exposed to environmental conditions such as noise and heavy traffic. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Transportation Materials Technician 2 (40 Hour)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you looking to join a team dedicated to making an impact within Connecticut's transportation system? Join us! The State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation offers a unique opportunity to be part of a first ever&nbsp;Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprenticeship Program. This program offers one year of paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction, equipping participants with the skills needed to excel as a Transportation Maintainer 2 upon completion of the program.&nbsp;These positions will be available at the listed garage locations throughout the state.&nbsp; &nbsp; Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 1Districts: What We Can Offer You <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all&nbsp;employees.</li></ul> The Training: You will participate in a structured training program that includes both hands-on and classroom education.&nbsp;Applicants must obtain a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with tank endorsement prior to being hired if they are selected to participate in this program. Length of Training: Registered Apprentices must successfully complete at least 26 weeks of training, which includes approximately 4 weeks of CDL training. Once completed you will advance into a Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 2 classification In order to advance, you must reside within 25 miles of the above posted locations and possess the following: <ul><li>Evaluation rating of good or better</li><li>Possess/Attain a Commercial Driver’s License with Tank Endorsement</li><li>A valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC)&nbsp;</li></ul> The Role: As a Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 1, you will: <ul><li>Learn to operate and maintain various types of highway construction and maintenance equipment.</li><li>Assist in performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance including, but not limited to, snow and ice removal, pothole repair, and drainage maintenance.</li><li>Strictly adhere to safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe working environment.</li><li>Collaborate with experienced transportation professionals to successfully implement all training measures.</li><li>Develop the skills necessary to become a qualified CDL Driver and proficient in highway maintenance operations.</li><li>Complete assigned tasks with a high level of precision and efficiency.</li></ul> Salary Note: Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 1 (Initial training period of at least 26 weeks) $52,670-$68,781/ Yearly Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 2 (After successful completion of 26 weeks of training &amp; additional requirements) $55,109 -$71,786/ Yearly Transportation Maintainer 2* $57,724-$74,956/Yearly *Please see MOA&nbsp;and Appendix A for Transportation Maintainer Registered Apprentices for further information regarding the program <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</li></ul> For Assistance In Applying: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> 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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov" target="_blank">Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation this class is used as the initial entry classification for a structured development program designed to prepare incumbents for opportunities in transportation related careers. This class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in construction and maintenance skill sets. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Receives training to perform tasks including, commercial vehicle operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of state roadsides, roadways, or bridges;&nbsp;</li><li>Receives on-the-job training to supplement prior vocational or technical training and work experience;&nbsp;</li><li>Through on-the-job training and classes learns the processes and materials used in the construction and maintenance trades;&nbsp;</li><li>Learns and applies safety protocols;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs increasingly difficult and skilled tasks requiring application of learned highway and road maintenance skills including, construction maintenance, flagging, traffic control, routine mechanical repair and maintenance, equipment/vehicle operation and maintenance, minor repair work, landscaping, wildlife hazard control, preventive maintenance, removal of debris and dangerous items from roadways;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists with installation of guardrails and highway barriers;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in snow removal operations;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs duties related to similar trade areas as required;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Basic knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of transportation maintenance and construction;&nbsp;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>perform assigned tasks;&nbsp;</li><li>follow written and oral instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Work Experience with hand and power tools&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Work Experience with landscaping or property maintenance</li><li>Work Experience with construction techniques&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Work Experience with snow removal</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Applicants must obtain a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with the tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC) prior to hire into this position.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications.</li></ul> <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination, including drug testing, will be required prior to hire. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 1

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you interested in advancing research, innovation, and emerging technologies at the DOT? Please read on for more details and apply today! The&nbsp;State of&nbsp;Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT)&nbsp;is recruiting for a Transportation Supervising Planner in the Bureau of Policy and Planning to advance research, innovation, and emerging technologies in the DOT. The Research unit conducts, supports, and promotes research and development activities that employ new ideas and emerging technology to address research needs and serve our mission.&nbsp; This position is located at our Headquarters in Newington, CT and is within the Office of Strategic Planning in the Bureau of Policy and Planning.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you're a team player who is passionate about innovation, research and analyses, this could be the role for you! WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the&nbsp;Employer of the Year&nbsp;award by the&nbsp;Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers&nbsp;(CSCE)!</li></ul>THE ROLE: <ul><li>This position is responsible for supervising the Research unit which collaborates with other research affiliates, Universities, and various units within DOT to develop new implementable products or processes that may improve our transportation system. This unit currently oversees the Research portion of the State Planning and Research (SPR) program. This position will lead various unit-led initiatives such as: solicitation for research needs, staying abreast of industry trends, aiding in the development and administration of the Research program, as well as overseeing research projects as a technical expert or administrator of individual research projects. Additionally, this position will represent the agency in research related conferences, webinars, consortiums and partnerships.</li><li>The selected candidate will be responsible for developing effective, efficient communication. The position requires working independently and as part of a team. This position is responsible for coordinating with State and Federal regulatory agencies, external stakeholders, universities and the public; presenting technical materials to diverse audiences; and working collaboratively to build and maintain relationships with other offices and Bureaus within CTDOT.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>This position will be responsible for overseeing preparation, analysis and review of project materials and documents including proposals, reports and/or studies, prepared by universities and other staff and will assist in administering the Research portion of the State Planning and Research (SPR) program, including review and analysis of supporting materials, performing technical reviews of engineering project plans and reports, and creating and maintain data related to programs and projects.&nbsp; This position will be the lead for assisting in coordination of activities or projects with Colleges, Universities, state, and federal agencies, consultants and stakeholders as required; and will be responsible for presentations or participating on technical panels or committees; and performing related duties as required.</li></ul> Examples of Duties: &nbsp; Duties of this position involve the supervision of the staff of the Research Unit including scheduling, assigning, overseeing, and reviewing the work of staff; providing staff training and assistance; conducting performance evaluations; determining priorities and planning unit work.&nbsp; The Transportation Supervising Planner establishes and maintains unit procedures; develops or makes recommendations on the policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units and Bureaus, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; oversees the preparation of reports, studies, surveys, and other related activities; develops findings and conclusions; makes recommendations based on completed analyses; provides final review for accuracy and conformance with standards and requirements.&nbsp; Field work and travel may be required to complete some of the duties of the position. Specific Duties of this position include: <ul><li>Administration of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Correlation Service;</li><li>Preparation of research problem statements, proposals, invoices, quarterly reports and work plans for proposed projects or studies;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitoring of individual studies being completed by State technical coordinators, Technical Advisory Committees and Expert Task Groups;&nbsp;</li><li>Review and preparation of proposals and work plans;</li><li>Reporting of Research-in-Progress to TRB Transportation Research Information Service and International Database (TRIS/TRID);&nbsp;</li><li>Updating research Internet Web pages;&nbsp;</li><li>Holding periodic research peer exchanges.</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit</li><li>This position would report to a Transportation Assistant Planning Director or employee of a higher level.&nbsp;</li><li>This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy which can be found&nbsp;here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.</li><li>Supervisors can expect to spend roughly half of their working hours, if not more, in the office in order to execute upon their job functions and supervise their team. Time in the office may fluctuate based on circumstances and the team being supervised. The ability to apply for telework continues to be available and the agency continues to provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them.</li></ul> WHO WE ARE:&nbsp; <ul><li>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.</li></ul> Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> <ul><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li></ul> To Apply: <ul><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. </li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting. </li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>Read through this helpful&nbsp;link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>. </li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>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 Anamaria Giangarra at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov" target="_blank">Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for supervising an operating unit engaged in transportation planning studies, programs and related activities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines priorities and plans unit work;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishes and maintains unit procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees development of integrated and comprehensive unimodal or multi-modal transportation plans, programs and activities for movement of goods or people;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees preparation of reports, studies, surveys and other related activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops findings and conclusions;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes recommendations based on completed analyses;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides final review for accuracy and conformance with standards and requirements;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides direction in interpretation and coordination of transportation plans, programs and activities to local, regional, state and federal agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes preparations and presentations for legislative and public hearings as required;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>relevant agency policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>multi-modal transportation theories, practices and methodologies;&nbsp;</li><li>social, economic and environmental considerations involved in transportation planning;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to <ul><li>plan, organize and execute projects and studies;&nbsp;</li><li>develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process;&nbsp;</li><li>comprehend and interpret laws and regulations;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Eight (8) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Planner 2. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>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.</li><li>A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Transportation / Regional / Urban Planning or Studies, Civil Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Material Science and Engineering or closely related degree;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with program management of research studies or projects, reviewing narratives and statistical reports, and project administration;</li><li>Experience in reading, interpreting and analyzing plans, studies, maps, and data;</li><li>Experience with reading and interpreting technical state and federal guidance documents or, regulations;</li><li>Experience summarizing and presenting data effectively to groups;</li><li>Organizational skills including the ability to efficiently prioritize, manage multiple tasks, create and maintain data and databases;</li><li>Computer skills including experience with software such as Microsoft Office 365 including Excel and SharePoint, Access, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, ArcGIS, and MicroStation or AutoCAD.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Transportation Supervising Planner (40 Hour)((Research))

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current Department of Transportation employee looking to advance your career within the agency? Do you want to continue to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe? If so, read below and apply today? The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT)&nbsp;invites agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) in Thomaston (District 4). CONTINUE TO ENJOY <ul><li>Our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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!</li></ul>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS<ul><li>Monday - Friday.</li><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week.</li><li>First Shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.</li><li>Location: Thomaston.</li><li>P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.</li><li>Office/On-Site.</li></ul> THE ROLE Construction Districts are primarily tasked with the contract administration and inspection of the various construction contracts by the Department. Staff ensure that the work is performed in compliance with the contract plans and specifications and help to deliver capital programs for Connecticut's transportation network through efficient and innovative engineering and construction solutions with stakeholder input. This will improve public safety and mobility, enhance economic vitality, and improve community connectivity preserving environmental and cultural resources. Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) are assigned to assist and carry out direction from the DOT's Supervising Engineers and Managers in accordance with federal and state statutes, policies, and regulations. They may be assigned within the district as a lead or the various office engineering teams or as a Field Project Engineer. ABOUT US The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do&nbsp;to deliver the DOT's mission. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click&nbsp;here. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> TO APPLY <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;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.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul> IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li></ul>CONNECT WITH US <ul><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Brittney Woodley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:brittney.woodley@ct.gov" target="_blank">brittney.woodley@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation construction engineering projects or studies in the areas of construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, testing, materials testing, maintenance or operations. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Oversees a group of engineers and personnel of lower grade in construction of highways or other transportation projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as a liaison with consulting engineers;&nbsp;</li><li>Trains in-house and consultant inspectors;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews construction final cost estimates and verifies final payments;&nbsp;</li><li>Serves as technical advisor for construction projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops and maintains cost data relative to design, construction and maintenance of highways and bridges;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares comprehensive reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops and maintains standards and specifications for highways and bridges consistent with technological advances in design, construction and maintenance;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees group of engineers and other personnel conducting preliminary reconnaissance location surveys, preliminary design, estimating and plan preparation or conducting boundary surveys, setting and checking boundary monuments and preparing right-of-way boundary plans;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees chemical and physical testing and analysis and makes recommendations concerning suitability of construction and maintenance materials;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares survey reports and recommendations on highway location;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> WORKING LEAD LEVEL:&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>As assigned by the supervisor distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews unit work;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends policies and standards;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>principles and practices involved in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys, geodetic surveys and materials testing;&nbsp;</li><li>highway construction methods and materials;&nbsp;</li><li>operational methodologies and established policies;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation construction engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable <ul><li>analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills;&nbsp;</li><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to analyze plans and estimates;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervisory ability.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation construction engineering capacity.&nbsp; NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering). <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) licensure or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.</li><li>Possession of Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) licensure or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.</li><li>Possession of at least Level III certification in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection or Highway Surveys from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.</li><li>A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) who do not possess the degree or certification/licensure qualifications as detailed on this class specification may be considered for promotion to Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering).</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience analyzing and reviewing engineering reports, plans and specifications. </li><li>Experience communicating with various stakeholders through phone, email, and face to face interactions. </li><li>Experience analyzing design or construction problems and determining effective solutions. </li><li>Experience using Department software with an emphasis on COMPASS, SharePoint, Bluebeam, and MS Office 365. </li><li>Experience with resolving challenging situations or conflicts. </li><li>Experience in leading others administration of a project, including closeout.</li><li>Experience in collaborating with team members and/or other units within the Department.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents may be required to possess appropriate certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP).&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents may be required to travel. </li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering)(Office/On-Site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you ateam player who wishes to analyze and prepare support data for executivedecision-makers in developing the best programs and plans for the future of ourstate transportation system?&nbsp; If so, this&nbsp;opportunity may be for you! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT)is now accepting applications for a Transportation Planner 2 position in the Travel Demand and Air Quality Modeling Unit, in the Bureau of Policy and Planning. The Travel Demand and Air Quality Modeling Unit is responsible for implementing the DOT’s Statewide Travel Demand Model, utilizing a suite of Cube software programs to estimate future travel, utilizing US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) MOVES software to simulate and forecast pollutant emissions, and for preparing, forecasting, and maintaining demographic and socioeconomic data for use within the models.&nbsp; WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits&nbsp;Overview&nbsp;page!&nbsp;</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>Work for a Forbes top company -&nbsp;‘Forbes’:&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers&nbsp;(CSCE)&nbsp;and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar&nbsp;(WTS)&nbsp;CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>First Shift</li><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>Location: DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT</li><li>P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit</li><li>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</li></ul> THE ROLE: We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for this opportunity to advance the statewide travel demand model capabilities to forecast various travel modes and vehicle miles of travel to support the DOT’s existing programs and plans, as well as new requirements of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).&nbsp;This position reports directly to a Supervising Transportation Planner or other employee of higher grade.&nbsp; There is an extensive amount of preparation, maintenance, and manipulation of data files needed to produce travel estimates and air quality impacts, such as vehicle miles of travel, rail and transit ridership, rail station boarding, and pollutant emissions.&nbsp; This unit also conducts scenario planning for analysis of proposed Department projects.&nbsp; The Transportation Planner 2 position will be part of a team focused on data gathering and analysis for the state’s travel demand model used to forecast vehicle miles of travel and ridership on the state’s transportation system and&nbsp;will work closely with an on-call consultant to update the travel demand model using data obtained from the current Household travel survey.&nbsp; The selected candidate will also be responsible for ensuring clear and effective communication and working relationships both internally with planning and design teams as well as with other regional, state, and federal agencies.&nbsp; Additional responsibilities include: <ul><li>Updating, calibrating, and maintaining the Department’s travel demand model</li><li>Preparing and running the travel demand model for Air Quality Conformity</li><li>Analyzing various outputs from the travel demand model&nbsp;</li><li>Project-level analysis for highway and transit alternatives</li><li>Overseeing the development of future model improvements, including assisting in managing a task-based consultant</li><li>Developing various databases, manipulating large datasets and applications as related to the Department’s travel demand model</li><li>Collecting and analyzing data related to the impacts of projects and programs</li><li>Reviewing studies, surveys, and technical documents for conformance with Department standards, needs, and state and federal laws and regulations</li><li>Utilizing technical computer products and software, including Microsoft Office and travel demand modeling software (CUBE)</li><li>Distributing travel demand model as needed to consultants working on Department projects</li><li>Preparing documentation and flowcharts for new travel demand modeling process and procedures</li><li>Related duties as required</li></ul> WHO WE ARE: About Us: As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,200 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. Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; 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 individual listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Act 21-69,&nbsp;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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the&nbsp;other.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.&nbsp;</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this&nbsp;recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound&nbsp;by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> 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&nbsp;Sharon McIntosh,&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov" target="_blank">Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov</a>. Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in transportation planning studies, programs and related activities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> WORKING LEAD LEVEL:&nbsp; <ul><li>As assigned by a supervisor, distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit office policies and standards;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> ADVANCED LEVEL:&nbsp; <ul><li>Performs complex tasks and assignments in developing, coordinating and reviewing transportation planning programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends, coordinates or participates in transportation demonstration projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in preparation and negotiation of agreements and contracts;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees and participates in corridor studies;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares and reviews reports, studies and surveys in compliance with department standards and needs and state and federal laws and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates activities or projects with local, regional, state and federal agencies, consultants and stakeholders as required;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews consultants’ work;&nbsp;</li><li>Investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects;&nbsp;</li><li>May make presentations at legislative or public hearings;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices and methodologies;&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of environmental considerations involved in transportation planning;&nbsp;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process;&nbsp;</li><li>forecast trends based upon empirical data;&nbsp;</li><li>comprehend and interpret laws and regulations;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Analytical ability;&nbsp;</li><li>Lead ability.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Seven (7) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> 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. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>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.</li><li>A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Geography, Transportation/Regional or Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or closely related degree</li><li>Experience with principles and concepts of travel demand modeling</li><li>Experience reading and interpreting design plans</li><li>Experience analyzing demographic data for travel demand modeling</li><li>Experience manipulating large, complex datasets</li><li>Experience utilizing CUBE or other travel demand software</li><li>Experience utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)(Travel Demand Modeler)

Howmet Aerospace in Branford, CT is currently hiring highly motivated and energetic candidates to join their team. Howmet Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries worldwide. The Branford facility is focused on producing jet engine components that are essential for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications. With over 50 years of experience in the Branford facility, we are proud to contribute to the development of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines, and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.howmet.com" target="_blank">www.howmet.com</a>. Follow @howmet:&nbsp;Twitter,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;LinkedIn&nbsp;and&nbsp;YouTube. Job Summary As part of the maintenance team, this person will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance in a manufacturing facility.&nbsp; Responsibilities will include mechanical facility maintenance, preventative maintenance (PM), equipment upgrades, and new system installations. Job Responsibilities This role requires both independent and team-oriented tasks to effectively support the facility. This includes performing daily maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks on all facility equipment and systems. <ul><li>Monitor outside contractor maintenance and new equipment/system installation activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in monitoring and controlling spare component inventories.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in the implementation of TPM initiatives and follow all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety programs and initiatives. &nbsp;</li></ul> Perform preventative maintenance and basic inspections, including, but not limited to, the following equipment and systems: <ul><li>Facility auto-blasters and manual grit blast systems including ductwork, system hoses, compressed air supply regulators/hoses, blast guns, system tables, and mechanical motion systems.</li><li>Inspect and maintain facility dust collection systems, including photohelics/magnehelics, pulse solenoids, and cartridge inspection and replacement.</li><li>Perform furnace inspections on components such as fire eyes, argon panels, furnace cooling systems, and combustion air filters.</li><li>Perform Met Lab equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on components such as closed-loop water systems, sample polishing, and cutting equipment.</li><li>Perform inspections on all roof heating, facility exhaust, and HVAC fan and filter systems.</li><li>Perform EHS inspections of GFCI’s, Emergency lighting, Power cords/strips, and fire extinguishers.</li><li>Perform daily inspections of facility part washing systems, air compressors, compressed air dryers, holding tanks, and evaporators.&nbsp;</li><li>Locates the source of equipment issues with maintenance supervision and works with guidance to rectify those issues to minimize production interruptions safely.</li><li>Reports potential circumstances surrounding equipment failures and recommends measures for their correction and future prevention.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains maintenance logs and other required records for weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections.</li><li>Assist in developing PM and equipment repair tool kits.</li><li>Perform PMs on Low Temp furnace doors and tracks.</li><li>Uses a variety of hand and power tools as required to perform repairs and PMs.</li><li>Work with the maintenance team to develop work instructions for standard and non-standard maintenance activities. (B4’s and JSA’s)</li><li>Candidate must have the ability to monitor and document maintenance and PM actions in the maintenance database.</li><li>Some additional duties might include preparing and performing furnace surveys, monitoring and controlling the thermal couple needs of the furnaces, and assisting in specified calibration assignments.</li><li>Performs preventative maintenance inspections of furnaces and support systems to identify issues and malfunctions of standard mechanical equipment.&nbsp;</li><li>As part of the maintenance team work to assist in estimating time and materials needed to repair issues/breakdowns.&nbsp; Recommends changes in PM procedures and practices to reduce equipment downtime.</li><li>Responsibilities are not limited to the listed items above and can be changed or modified based on skill level, proficiency, and overall performance.&nbsp;</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Qualifications Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>This position requires a minimum,&nbsp; <ul><li>Two (2) years of experience in general maintenance with an emphasis on mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing.</li><li>High School diploma or equivalent.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Five plus years of experience as a general maintenance technician in a factory environment with a broad knowledge in mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing.</li><li>Experience with&nbsp;Environmental Health and Safety training in Lock out/Tagout/Verify, scissor lift certification, NFPA 70E, and electrical.</li></ul> Skills &amp; Abilities <ul><li>Plumbing including pipe threading, soldering, and proper use of fittings.</li><li>Mechanical skills involving working on motorized equipment and drives, structural assembles and installs.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules and procedures, maintenance work instructions, and documented equipment specifications.</li><li>Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.</li><li>Ability to perform basic computer operations in the maintenance database, excel spreadsheets, and Word documents.</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining critical spare parts inventories in the maintenance area.</li><li>Follows all established safety requirements while performing maintenance duties and stops to seek help if questions arise.</li></ul> Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to lift 25 pounds.&nbsp; Rarely sitting.&nbsp; Continual walking, bending, and standing.&nbsp; Occasional crouching, pushing/pulling carrying, lifting, and climbing. Equipment Used Computer, welding torches, and various grinding equipment.&nbsp; Bridgeport’s and Electronic testing/instrumentation equipment and all machinery in the maintenance shop.&nbsp; Ability to operate a scissor lift and boom lift. Work Environment Work environment is primarily a shop environment with exposure to cold/heat, dust, fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals and moving mechanical parts with the risk of electrical shock. <ul><li>Compensation based on experience from $25 to $30 per hour.</li><li>Benefit package includes; medical, dental, vision, vacation, and 401K eligible/vested from day one.</li></ul> About Howmet Aerospace Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at&nbsp;<a>www.howmet.com/esg-report</a>. Follow: <a>LinkedIn</a>, <a>Twitter</a>, <a>Instagram</a>, <a>Facebook</a>, and <a>YouTube</a>. Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com" target="_blank">TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com</a> The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.

Howmet Aerospace

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

H.O. Penn MachineryHIRING IMMEDIATELYConstruction Equipment Shop MechanicNewington, CTPay:$40.05 - $45.52/hour (dependent on experience) Benefits:<ul><ul><li>UNION Shop!</li><li>Pension</li><li>Welfare, annuity, and vacation funds</li><li>Medical/dental/vision insurance</li><li>Paid company holidays </li></ul></ul>Key qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum five (5) years’ experience in troubleshooting and repair of Heavy Construction Equipment, CAT preferred</li><li>Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications</li><li>Must have strong communication and organization skills and have a high level of self-management</li><li>Must be able to troubleshoot technical problems, meet or exceed labor repair guidelines, possesses the ability to plan and efficiently complete assigned tasks</li><li>CDL license a plus </li></ul>Responsibilities:Successfully provide service of recognized superior value.<ul><li>Troubleshoot problems</li><li>Efficiently utilize resources to correct problems</li><li>Document steps taken to correct problems</li></ul>Maximize the efficient use of service and repair processes to provide fast, accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense.<ul><li>Plan proper repair procedures for efficiency</li><li>Efficiently utilize tooling and technical resources</li><li>Continually improve key processes</li><li>Communicate repair status&nbsp;</li></ul>Successfully contribute toward building a culture of safety through completion of all safety initiatives and demonstrating safe work habits.<ul><li>Complete/attend all safety meetings, computer-based safety training, safety audits, and other safety training as assigned</li><li>Work in a proactive, safe manner in compliance with all safety practices, policies, and training</li><li>Immediately resolve and/or report all safety issues to supervisor</li><li>Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with all Contamination Control Initiatives</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum five (5) years’ experience in troubleshooting and repair of Heavy Construction Equipment, CAT preferred</li><li>Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications</li><li>Must have strong communication and organization skills and have a high level of self-management</li><li>Must be able to troubleshoot technical problems, meet or exceed labor repair guidelines, possesses the ability to plan and efficiently complete assigned tasks</li><li>CDL license a plus&nbsp;</li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Standing and walking</li><li>Lifting (up to 60lbs.)</li><li>Carrying (up to 50lbs.)</li><li>Push/pull (up to 80lbs.)</li><li>Sitting, rotation and forward bending (sitting and standing)</li><li>Hand coordination and reaching&nbsp;</li><li>Grip (30lbs. with both hands, 80lbs. with preferred/single hand)</li><li>Foot pedal operation</li><li>Climbing stairs and ladders</li><li>Crawling, low work (kneeling), and awkward positioning</li><li>Outdoor work (as required)</li><li>Wearing 10-20lbs. of protective clothing, including fire resistant clothing, welding helmet/shield, &amp; ANSI-rated protective footwear (as required) &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.&nbsp;

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