Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And Related) - Intergovernmental Affairs
Are you looking for an entry level role to aid in a critical part of the transportation planning process?
Do you like building and maintaining relationships?
If so, read below & apply today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), Bureau of Policy and Planning is now accepting applications for two exciting Connecticut Career Trainee (CCT) positions, with a target class of Transportation Planner 1 within our Intergovernmental Affairs Unit. This position will be located at the Department of Transportation Headquarters in Newington. If you like building and maintaining relationships and aiding in a critical part of the transportation planning process, this entry level position may be the role for you!
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
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The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
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!
THE ROLE:
The Connecticut Career Trainee position will aid in facilitating and overseeing the daily coordination with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO’s) the Council of Governments (COG’s) and local officials on planning and program efforts to ensure that the planning process is conducted in accordance with the requirements of federal laws and regulations. This includes coordination with required federal agencies (Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration) along with internal Connecticut Department of Transportation staff in all five bureaus. This position will be an important part of a unit which will be responsible for assisting in leading both high level technical federal programs, as well as being responsible for a wide range of government affairs coordination. This position is unique as it blends technical planning and government affairs together to provide accurate and timely assistance to key agencies and stakeholders. Additional responsibilities will include aiding in review, approval, and oversight of planning programs, invoices, and contract compliance.
This position will be pivotal in meeting the requirements of both State and Federal laws and regulations as it relates to coordination and cooperation with the Council of Governments (COG), the Metropolitan Transportation Organizations (MPO) and local elected officials. All federally funded projects must be vetted with and approved by the COGs, MPOs and local elected officials to be included into the State Transportation Improvement Plan. It is imperative that these relationships are created and maintained, and that knowledge of the Department’s goals, vision and mission be communicated effectively with these entities, and likewise, that this unit serve as a conduit of communication of local issues back to the Department.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Monday-Friday
Full-time (40 hours/week)
1st Shift
Newington, CT
P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.
This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.
Join an award winning agency! CT DOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)!
SALARY NOTE:
1st Year of Training
2nd Year of Training
Bachelor's degree and/or qualifying experience: FS 15 Step 1 $55,328
General Rate FS 15 Step 5: $63,306
Master's degree: FS 15 Step 2 $57,320
The salary for an employee who completes any of the above minimum requirements after initial appointment to the Connecticut Careers Trainee job class will be adjusted commensurate with the schedule above and effective the pay period following the date the master’s degree has been conferred or the pay period following the date the appropriate number of credits as indicated above have been earned.
For current state employees, compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class manual.
WHO WE ARE:
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, efficient and accessible 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. The recent passage of the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act (IIJA) presents exciting funding opportunities for the State of Connecticut, and this position will be crucial in aligning the Department to be successful in obtaining approvals for discretionary program funds. 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.
