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<h4>Introduction</h4> The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for a Facility Rail Operations Specialist (Transportation Rail Officer 2).&nbsp;The Transportation Rail Officer 2 position is part of the Office of Rail Operations team based in the Department of Transportation owned and operated, Component Change Out (CCO) complex located in New Haven, Connecticut. What We Can Offer You: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balanceto all employees</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both&nbsp;America's Best Employers&nbsp;by State&nbsp;and&nbsp;Best Employers for New Grads&nbsp;in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</li></ul> Position Details:&nbsp; <ul><li>Full-time, 40 hours/week</li><li>Monday-Friday</li><li>First Shift</li><li>Hybrid work opportunity (In-office/remote)</li><li>For All Office Based Job Postings: 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 at&nbsp; <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/OPM/OLR/Notices/2021-TW-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf.&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/OPM/OLR/Notices/2021-TW-final-agreement-w…</a>; Employees in their initial working test period must work on site</li><li>Located in New Haven, CT</li></ul> Job Duties: The Transportation Rail Officer 2 position will assist in the development and renewal of contracts and agreements between the Department and other entities related to providing a safe and efficient transportation system at all rail stations and various support facilities in CT. This position will interact with contracted operator personnel as well as railroad, municipal and other Department, State and Federal officials.&nbsp; Routine field inspection of assets and related records and documentation is required.&nbsp; It will be necessary to review financial documentation such as invoices, budgets and capital/improvement project plans and specifications and CT Department of Administrative Services contracts and vendor proposals.&nbsp; Various correspondence and report development is required in support of unit activities. Other duties include, but are not limited to, the following:&nbsp; <ul><li>Assist the unit in the development and public release of Request for Proposal (RFP) packages for facility management services, retail and food service and other opportunities involving rail station/support facility assets.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in capital project plan reviews and attend various, related meetings and site inspections during construction phases.</li><li>Review &amp;/or prepare a variety of reports and other documents related to public transportation, contract services, productivity and issues related to rail funding.</li><li>Other duties as may be assigned</li></ul> About Us: The Office of Rail, Station Operations and Maintenance unit is directly involved in the operational oversight of 50 railroad station facilities located throughout the state of Connecticut, including properties on the New Haven Line, Shore Line East and Hartford Line rail service corridors.&nbsp; Many of these facilities operate 24 hours per day and offer public parking.&nbsp; The New Haven Line is one of the busiest rail services in the United States carrying millions of passengers annually. The Station Operations and Maintenance unit directly manages various operating agreements with Metro-North Railroad, AMTRAK, Transit America Services Inc, numerous municipal entities as well as private, facility management contractors.&nbsp; The unit also assists the Department’s Office of Rail Operations in satisfying Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements relative to facility state of good repair, asset management and other matters associated with acceptance and utilization of federal funding. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Please ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same 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.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.&nbsp; 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 Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><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>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 question'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>At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.&nbsp; These documents may include:&nbsp; a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancies are listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</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, the State of Connecticut is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If 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, Bureau of Public Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involving rail transportation programs, projects and activities in one or more of the specialized areas of operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, capital projects, finance and administration. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Develops and/or implements programs, projects and activities for rail transportation involving operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, property management, administration or finance relating to rail activities;</li><li>Prepares various documents which may include technical reports, train operating schedules, service contracts, service and non-service related agreements including leases, licenses and easements, equipment procurement, maintenance, cycles and equipment specifications, construction schedules, project contracts, force account agreements, construction methods, design functions, project budgets, material specifications, audit schedules, financial contracts, budgets and reviews, grant applications, quarterly reports and other administrative instruments;</li><li>Develops detailed analyses;</li><li>Reviews, interprets and coordinates contracts, agreements and/or Federal Railroad Administration regulations and Connecticut General Statutes with railroads and local, regional, State and Federal agencies;</li><li>Develops preparations for legislative, informational and public hearings;</li><li>May provide final review of reports, schedules, agreements, etc., in order to ensure completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and standards;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of the principles and practices of railroad functions in operations, rail equipment, rail construction, rail maintenance, engineering, capital projects, finance or administration;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>analyze and recommend solutions to rail problems;</li><li>plan, organize, conduct and implement projects and reports;</li><li>understand, analyze and interpret agreements, rules, laws, and regulations;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Seven (7) years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad related organization. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have included responsibility for the planning and execution of large, complex rail transportation projects and/or programs. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> 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. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in or equivalent experience in railroad operations, business management, or facility operations and maintenance</li><li>Experience in the field of public transportation</li><li>Experience with railroad operations</li><li>Experience with facility operations and safety</li><li>Experience with code compliance</li><li>Experience with general maintenance and construction</li><li>Experience operating budgets and invoicing</li><li>Experience with statistical and technical report writing and development</li><li>Experience using various Microsoft Office applications</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>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from railroad 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

State of Connecticut

Rail Facility Operations Specialist(Transportation Rail Officer 2 (40 Hour))

<h4>Introduction</h4> The&nbsp;State of ConnecticutDepartment of Transportation(CTDOT)&nbsp;is currently recruiting for a&nbsp;(Transportation Planner 2),in the&nbsp;Environmental Resources Compliance Unit of the Office of Environmental Planning.&nbsp; This position is within the Bureau of Policy and Planning, at our Headquarters, located in Newington CT.&nbsp; The focus of this unit is to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, regulations, and permit conditions as they relate to construction and maintenance projects carried out by CTDOT. This position will be dedicated to overseeing and leading environmental permitting and construction compliance initiatives for our Design-Build Program.&nbsp;&nbsp; WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both&nbsp;America's Best Employers by State&nbsp;and&nbsp;Best Employers for New Grads&nbsp;in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li></ul> THE ROLE This position will be part of a unit of professionals responsible for ensuring compliance and oversight of CTDOT construction projects with State and Federal water and natural resource permit approvals and stormwater registrations issued for work in or affecting regulated areas or natural resources. This unit acts as the lead liaison with the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (US ACOE) and other State and Federal regulatory agencies during construction and post-construction.&nbsp; This unit is also responsible for supporting CTDOT’s Design-Build Program initiative, contract development, oversight and permitting for emergency situations, stormwater mapping initiatives under the CTDOT MS4 permit, as well as regularly responding to the public regarding drainage and flooding complaints.&nbsp; This is a highly specialized unit requiring experience to make informed decisions and provide practical, analytical, and strategic guidance to direct staff, and other CTDOT bureaus as well as contractors and sub-contractors. The selected candidate will also be responsible for ensuring effective communication and working relationships both internally with CTDOT design and construction teams as well as with other State and Federal agencies and outside stakeholders.&nbsp; Additional Duties include: <ul><li>Conducts field work and planning studies relative to all transportation modes for the movement of people and goods</li><li>Conducts and directs surveys related to environmental studies, land use, and transportation needs</li><li>Develops, coordinates, and evaluates transportation programs</li><li>Collects, analyzes, and updates data related to impacts of transportation facilities, projects, and programs and makes recommendations based on this analysis</li><li>Performs trend, economic, and environmental analyses of transportation related data</li><li>Prepares statistical and written reports and environmental impact statements</li><li>Reviews studies, surveys, and technical documents for conformance with department standards, needs, and state and federal laws and regulations</li><li>Provides planning assistance and coordinates activities and projects with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, private consultants and outside stakeholders</li><li>Investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects</li><li>Reviews proposed legislation and distributes information; may perform site analysis work</li><li>Performs related duties as required&nbsp;</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)</li><li>First shift</li><li>Location:&nbsp; Newington, CT</li><li>P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) 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&nbsp;here.&nbsp;Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office</li><li>Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and may be required to travel, primarily within the state. Incumbents in this class may be required to perform field work in all weather conditions and on active construction sites.</li></ul> ABOUT US As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, CTDOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving the State’s resources. CTDOT 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 CT employee! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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 Transportation / Regional / Urban Planning or Studies, Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Construction Management, or closely related degree</li><li>Experience reading and interpreting design plans, permit applications,&nbsp; specifications, contract documents, cost estimates and contractor submittals&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)&nbsp; and Connecticut Environmental Policy Acts (CEPA)&nbsp; processes&nbsp; as applicable for Design Build initiatives&nbsp;</li><li>Experience applying applicable State and federal laws, statutes and regulations concerning water, natural and cultural resource protection to construction projects</li><li>Experience analyzing proposed federal and State transportation policies, legislation, and regulations as they relate to transportation projects and programs&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working collaboratively with designers and inspectors, contractors, Design-Build Firms, other State, and federal agencies, outside stakeholders and the public&nbsp;</li><li>Experience providing presentations and training to various audiences, the public, as well as to staff</li><li>Experience assisting and developing specifications, templates, standard operating procedures, and guidance documents</li><li>Experience utilizing software such as Microsoft Office 365, Compass, Adobe Acrobat, ESRI ArcGIS, and Bluebeam Revu</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)(Design Build Permitting and Compliance)

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 Howmet Aerospace - Branford, CT is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as a Quality Technician. This position will monitor product, processes, and quality systems at Branford Operations to assure compliance with Howmet and customer requirements. Essential Functions <ul><li>Analyze products and processes at various intervals of production utilizing statistics and compliance audit techniques.</li><li>Coordinates corrective actions and the control and submittal of MRB across the operation. Helps solicit concession responses from customers.</li><li>Facilitates activities and communication with the plant’s Met Lab team.</li><li>Facilitates review, training and activities with the plant’s Inspection team.</li><li>Works with plant team to resolve quality issues</li></ul> Job Responsibilities <ul><li>Efficient preparation, evaluation &amp; overview of product/paperwork to certify shipments.</li><li>Work with Process Engineering and Quality Engineering in purchase order review and resolution.</li><li>Develop cause and corrective action and supporting reports and data in support of customer requirements.</li><li>Tracks MRB and customer response to non-conforming product.</li><li>Preparation of customer documents for nonconforming hardware.</li><li>Creates Non-Conforming part and component (QR) reports and paperwork required for customer disposition.</li><li>Preparation of FAIR’s.</li><li>Assist the Quality Engineer in the writing and revising of Inspection PMS’s.</li><li>Prepares for and supports internal/external audits (NADCAP, etc.), in compliance to customer requirements.</li><li>Provides quality performance updates to customers.</li><li>Periodically verifies gages/equipment have been properly cycled through the calibration process.</li><li>Act as a facilitator to the Met Lab to help ensure the following: <ul><li>Sample part routers are brought down to shipping and billed on a weekly basis</li><li>Communication between the lab and inspection for any issues which come up</li><li>Assist in the prioritizing of Metlab tasks such that they align with production goals</li><li>Assurance that monthly, quarterly, and annual testing and checks are performed</li></ul></li><li>Communication with management team of significant MRB activity or drifting results</li><li>Coordination with maintenance team to ensure equipment is running properly</li><li>Assist with the inspection team to ensure the following: <ul><li>Training matrices are up to date and that any additional training is performed</li><li>Cross training of inspection team such that all inspectors can perform all tasks</li><li>Provide technical assistance to inspection team with specification searching and interpretation as needed</li></ul></li><li>Semiweekly communication and summary of all MRB such that it is visible to management staff and that quick corrective action can be achieved</li><li>Recommend and provide additional training as needed</li><li>Adhere to all company safety rules and practices and wears protective equipment as directed.</li><li>Keep work area clean according to 6S standards.</li><li>Perform other job duties as needed or directed by management.</li></ul> Basic Qualifications&nbsp; <ul><li>High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.</li><li>Minimum of two-years experience performing quality tasks in a manufacturing environment.</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><li>This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Previous experience as Quality Technician, Inspector, or Quality Auditor in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Experience with and creating PFEMA and First Article of Inspection</li><li>Designated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR) experience</li><li>Experience working in an ISO environment, preferably AS9100, and conducting internal audits.</li><li>Strong interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills.</li></ul> Benefits <ul><li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan starting on your first day of employment. </li><li>Submit your resume today for consideration!</li></ul> 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>. Equal Opportunity Employer: 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

Quality Technician

Let your career take flight: Join our growing team as a Layout Technician Job Summary This position of a Layout Technician maintains product integrity and quality through gage inspections that require close tolerances of +/- .0002. Part correlations and first article inspection to satisfy and customer needs. Essential Functions <ul><li>Utilize CMM to perform first article, gage correlation &amp; gage inspections and blueprints</li><li>Perform surface plate layout inspections.</li><li>Record data either manually or by computer as required.</li><li>Perform gage inspections/surveillance.</li><li>Perform gage correlations to customer’s blueprints.</li><li>Perform first article inspections to customer’s blueprints.</li><li>Maintain environmental controls in layout department/toolroom.</li><li>Calibrate inspection equipment.</li><li>Perform diamond roll, and CBN wheel inspection.</li><li>Contact Engineering with questions/problems as needed.</li><li>Interact with Engineering, outside vendors, and outside customers.</li><li>Develop procedures and recommend associated standards in keeping with ISO10012 compliance.</li><li>Actively participate, promote and comply with all EHS programs and policies.</li><li>Follow policies and procedures as outlined in Employee Handbook.</li><li>Perform all other job duties as assigned</li></ul> Appy today to see if you qualify for the Layout Technician opportunity Education: <ul><li>High School diploma</li><li>Certificate programs in operating metal, preferred</li><li>Courses completed in computer programming, shop and blueprint reading, preferred</li></ul> &nbsp;Skills and Abilities: <ul><li>Use of elementary geometry, algebra, and trigonometric principles together with complicated drawings / blueprints, specification charts and tables advanced skills knowledge required for this position.</li><li>Considerable judgment is required to plan and perform work where only general methods are available and in the making of broad decisions.</li><li>Knowledge with computer operations (CAD, Solidworks).</li><li>Ability to solve difficult problems by identifying and evaluating complex issues and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options for solutions</li></ul> 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>. Equal Opportunity Employer: 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>

Layout Technician

<h4>Introduction</h4> THE POSITION The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services&nbsp;(DMHAS)&nbsp;is currently&nbsp;recruiting for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Telecommunications Dispatcher&nbsp;within the Safety Services Division. This position provides dispatch, communications, and support services to police, fire, emergency medical services, and business functions of the facility/campus. Additionally, this position monitors CCTV equipment, fire alarm panels, intrusion alarms, etc. These services are linked to public safety and security, compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accreditation and other regulatory entities (HCFA/CMS). HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>FACILITY: DMHAS Office of the Commissioner</li><li>UNIT: Safety Services Division</li><li>ADDRESS:&nbsp;460 Silver Street, Middletown, CT</li><li>SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Second Shift, 40 Hour per Week, 3:00pm to 11:00pm, every other weekend&nbsp;</li><li>POSITION NUMBER: 25314&nbsp;</li></ul> WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work&nbsp;at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers!</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A health&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul> DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO <ul><li>Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;</li><li>Provide support to an agency that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;</li><li>Assist our clients and employees so they can achieve success;</li><li>Make a difference in the public sector; and</li><li>Work together in a collaborative team environment.</li></ul> ABOUT US&nbsp; DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.&nbsp; PLEASE NOTE <ul><li>A comprehensive&nbsp;medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:&nbsp; Please&nbsp;reador&nbsp;watchour&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Please Note:&nbsp;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. TO APPLY <ul><li>The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official&nbsp;State of Connecticut Online Employment Center&nbsp;job posting.</li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.&nbsp;</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.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>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.</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>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY&nbsp; <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, 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.&nbsp;</li><li>This posting&nbsp;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 question'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>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, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</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>Interviews&nbsp;will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.&nbsp;Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>Candidates&nbsp;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&nbsp; <ul><li>Due to&nbsp;the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates&nbsp;will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jensine Tran at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jensine.Tran@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jensine.Tran@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> At the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System, Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services, Connecticut Valley Hospital and the University of Connecticut Health Center this class is accountable for providing a communications link between agency units and/or divisions, other public safety agencies and the public. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Receives, transmits and relays police, fire, medical and other emergency information to and from appropriate personnel;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides appropriate dispatch responses to calls such as traffic accidents and injuries on state property and police, fire and medical emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines and evaluates emergency or non-emergency situations, prioritizes and takes appropriate action including interpreting and relaying information to offsite personnel;&nbsp;</li><li>Operates communications equipment such as computer, radio, telephone and related communications equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>Operates computer assisted dispatch (CAD), National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Connecticut On-Line Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing (COLLECT) systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Operates voter system to determine radio transmission capability;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors various cameras and alarm systems within the agency complex;&nbsp;</li><li>Logs communications received during shift and maintains records for purpose of ready identification;&nbsp;</li><li>Advises other agencies on incidents of special concern;&nbsp;</li><li>Contacts and may coordinate with agency units and/or outside agencies such as State Police and local public safety agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently responds to calls from the general public and refers to appropriate personnel;&nbsp;</li><li>May monitor other state and local police, fire and medical radio frequencies;&nbsp;</li><li>May perform varied clerical and statistical work;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to operate and monitor communications equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>terminology and coding used in radio communications;&nbsp;</li><li>and ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and procedural guidelines relating to communications;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li><li>computer keyboarding skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>listen and communicate calmly, effectively and courteously in emergency and non-emergency situations;&nbsp;</li><li>speak proper English and enunciate clearly;&nbsp;</li><li>function and react calmly, effectively and efficiently under stress;&nbsp;</li><li>think and act quickly in emergency situations with judgment and discretion;&nbsp;</li><li>exercise discretion in handling confidential information;&nbsp;</li><li>follow oral and written instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>maintain records.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of experience in dispatching and operation of communication equipment. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience in performing dispatching and record keeping functions for an organized Police Department</li><li>Experience with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a Telecommunicator.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to receive within three (3) months of appointment and retain certification in National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Connecticut On-Line Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing (COLLECT) systems.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to work a schedule that includes weekends, evenings and holidays.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> A physical examination may be required by the appointing authority. Applicants for this class must possess normal hearing and vision. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to work in tiring positions for long periods of time. <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.

Telecommunications Dispatcher(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has Electric Bus Project Lead (Transportation Planner 2) position available in the Office of Transit and Ridesharing, which directly operates a statewide multimodal transit network including 8 divisions of the CTtransit state-owned bus system and CTfastrak – an ITDP Silver Standard BRT system.&nbsp; In addition, we manage contracts for service provision with large transit service providers and with several Connecticut Transit Districts.&nbsp; In total we provide over 42 million passenger trips per year.&nbsp; What We Can Offer You: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balanceto all employees</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both&nbsp;America's Best Employers&nbsp;by State&nbsp;and&nbsp;Best Employers for New Grads&nbsp;in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</li></ul> The Role: The new team member will join the Fleet and Customer Amenities Unit and participate in the planning and project management of several ongoing projects in the fleet program. These projects include Statewide Battery Electric Bus (BEB) deployment, management new BEB telematics systems, BEB charge management systems, fleet maintenance and fleet inspections. The new team member will also support other programs in the Office of Transit and Ridesharing. Additional Duties Include: <ul><li>Work with CT Transit team on Electric Bus route planning, maintenance and operational assignments.</li><li>Calculate BEB range based on historical data and strategize routes for BEB deployment via software programs.</li><li>Train on EV charging equipment and analyze charger performance via reporting portals.</li><li>Write technical detailed reports and analyses as requested.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Please ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same 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.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.&nbsp; 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 Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><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>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 question'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>At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.&nbsp; These documents may include:&nbsp; a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancies are listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</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, the State of Connecticut is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If 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 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>Experience with writing, reviewing, and editing technical documents.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience communicating with a diverse population and working with a diverse group of public transportation stakeholders.</li><li>Knowledge of public transportation vehicles and Electric Vehicle Charging Systems.</li><li>Experience leading new transit projects and programs.</li><li>experience with analyzing data through excel and other Microsoft programs.&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.

Electric Bus Project Lead(Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour))

<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 to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?&nbsp; If so, read below &amp; apply today! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Transportation (DOT)&nbsp;invites&nbsp;its eligible agency employees to apply for the&nbsp;Transportation Maintainer 4 (District Trainer)&nbsp;opportunities available within the Operations Training Unit located in District 2 and District 4.&nbsp; The Operations Training Unit (OTU) is responsible for building the skills and knowledge of highway operations personnel through classroom and hands-on learning for both new and veteran employees.&nbsp; This unit develops, coordinates, and implements comprehensive training focused on safe highway and equipment operations, standards, and procedures. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CDL CLASS, ISSUING STATE (IF APPLICABLE), LICENSE NUMBER, EXPIRATION DATE, AND ALL ENDORSEMENTS AND MEC EXPIRATION DATE ARE ADDED TO THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IN THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION AS WELL. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following: <ul><li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Continue to work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. </li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees</li><li>Remain with an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024! </li></ul> THE ROLE The District Trainer positions support the training needs within their assigned Maintenance District by preparing, scheduling, and conducting training classes, hands-on instruction, and refresher training.&nbsp; These positions will support training at Maintenance facilities, in the field, at their assigned District Headquarters, and at Newington Headquarters.&nbsp; The Trainer positions coordinate equipment for class demonstrations and evaluations, create training materials, and ensure employee training records are properly maintained.&nbsp; Trainers also perform routine inspections of various facilities for regulatory compliance and assist in District Safety Meetings.&nbsp; As the District Trainer, you will collaborate closely with a Training Officer, district leadership, the Safety Division, and Staff Development to achieve the objectives of OTU and DOT.&nbsp; Additionally, these roles will involve coordinating with external state agencies and vendors as necessary to support training initiatives. JOB REQUIREMENTS <ul><li>Applicants must indicate that they hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with the "tanker endorsement," in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered. 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 "tanker endorsement" and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at the time of interview, or they will not be considered.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept emergency overtime duties, for snow and ice removal, whenever their services are needed; mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.</li><li>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.</li><li>Incumbents must meet the 20-mile residency requirement from the posted job location.</li></ul>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)</li><li>First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)</li><li>Locations: Norwich, CT, and Thomaston, CT</li></ul> 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.&nbsp; We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission.&nbsp; To learn more about our mission, vision, and values, please click here. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above 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. You must specify your qualifications on your application. 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 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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. </li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li> Please read or watch 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>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview. </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 <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 Frank DeCusati at <a href="mailto:frank.decusati@ct.gov" target="_blank">frank.decusati@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 performing a variety of highly skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of state roadways, roadsides, bridges, airports and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains highly complex mechanical equipment; may serve as trainer. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintenance, or performing of which are considered to be the responsibilities and duties of positions in this class: TRUCKS: <ul><li>Low bed type trailer tractor;</li><li>Hydraulic platform crane;</li><li>Tractor trailer with tilt trailer or twenty (20) cubic yard dump trailer;</li><li>Center Line Marking Machine (Truck);</li><li>Ten (10) wheel, GVW of fifty eight thousand (58,000) pounds and eight hundred (800) gallon tank;</li><li>Track-mounted skid steer with various attachments including but not limited to: <ul><li>Backhoe;</li><li>Miller;</li><li>Forestry;</li></ul></li><li>Glycol vacuum scrubber with eight (8) foot pickup header;</li><li>Payloader with snow pusher;</li><li>Airfield deicing truck with forty-five (45) foot spray boom;</li><li>Double Wing Truck (Driver).</li></ul>EQUIPMENT: <ul><li>Motor graders;</li><li>Loader/backhoe;</li><li>Loader Mounted Snow Blower (Two thousand (2,000) ton per hour and over);</li><li>Snow Broom;</li><li>Liquid asphalt application/joint sealing machine.</li></ul>DUTIES: <ul><li>Backhoe operation;</li><li>Post pounder operator;</li><li>Vactor operator;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Lead person in boundary stone setting;</li><li>Lead person in test borings;</li><li>Lead Vendor in Place (VIP) inspector;</li><li>Trainer;</li><li>Performing highly skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades: <ul><li>Construction;</li><li>Maintenance; </li><li>Mechanical repair; </li><li>Carpentry;</li><li>Masonry;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Plumbing;</li><li>Painting;</li></ul></li><li>Highly skilled tree climbing work;</li><li>Sign erecting requiring complex rigging;</li><li>Center Line Marking Machine (Rear Switch Operator);</li><li>District Equipment Coordinator/Radio Room operator (lead);</li><li>District Projects Records Coordinator;</li><li>Multi-Media First Aid Trainer;</li><li>Highway Operations Center System Operator;</li><li>Acting crew leader;</li><li>May supervise a materials management stockroom;</li><li>Wildlife hazard control;</li><li>Radio monitoring and communication;</li><li>Escort vendors, contractors, etc. in secure areas (state owned airports only);</li><li>In addition to other duties, may be required to receive training in, stand by for and respond to fire and or crash emergency situations at state-owned airports;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>the construction, maintenance and repair techniques of roadways, roadsides, bridges or airports;&nbsp;</li><li>the processes and materials used in the construction and maintenance of highway and bridges or airports;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to operate skillfully and make ordinary repairs to highly complex mechanical equipment as listed on the attached addendum;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to utilize computer software.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Three (3) years of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadways, roadsides, bridges or airports, in work involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the operation of complex equipment or the performance of skilled tasks. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 3. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience with public speaking &amp; delivering in-person training</li><li>Experience with preparation of training classes and lesson plans</li><li>Experience with creating and reviewing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint</li><li>Experience with various Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, One Drive</li><li>Experience prioritizing work to meet time sensitive deadlines</li><li>Experience in highway maintenance &amp; repair of roadways</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 needed.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment. <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> <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 4 (District Trainer) (40 Hour)

<h4>Introduction</h4> The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT),&nbsp;Bureau of Engineering and Construction, District 1 Surveys Section, is looking to hire&nbsp;a&nbsp;Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor)with a target class of&nbsp;Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering)&nbsp;in Rocky Hill. Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management by the end of May 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply! WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both&nbsp;America's Best Employers by State&nbsp;and&nbsp;Best Employers for New Grads&nbsp;in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</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>Location: Rocky Hill.</li><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week.</li><li>Monday through Friday.</li><li>First Shift, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM</li><li>A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.</li><li>P-4 (Engineering and Scientific)&nbsp;bargaining unit.&nbsp;</li><li>Applicants must be available to travel.</li></ul> THE ROLE The District 1 Surveys section performs various types of land surveying, including topographic mapping, boundary and construction surveys. The Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) will learn to:&nbsp; <ul><li>Operate survey field instruments, such as conventional and robotic Total Stations, Auto and Digital Levels, GPS receivers.&nbsp;</li><li>Use surveying software to perform complex computations.</li><li>Use&nbsp;Microstation/Bentley OpenRoads CADD (computer aided design and drafting) to prepare, revise and edit land surveys for mapping.</li><li>Develop topographic mapping and DTM’s (Digital Terrain Models) for future Highway and Railroad construction projects and support ongoing construction projects.</li><li>Perform related duties as required.</li></ul> The ideal Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) will: <ul><li>Possess general knowledge of land surveying and transportation.</li><li>Have experience with construction engineering theories, principles, and methods.</li><li>Be skilled in computer aided design software (MicroStation· preferred) and other computer. applications including Word and Excel.</li><li>Possess strong oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Possess organizational and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Possess the ability to read and analyze construction plans and estimates.</li></ul> *SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY Promotional Opportunity Salary Transportation Engineer Trainee $72,629/annually After successful completion of a one (1) year training program, you will be promoted to&nbsp;Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) $81,047-$99,673/annually After successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1, you will be promoted to&nbsp;Transportation Engineer 2&nbsp;(Construction Engineering) $91,244-$117,842/annually APPLICATION DETAILS Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer in Training license number (if applicable) and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application. ABOUT US The mission of the DOT 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. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click&nbsp;here. Visit&nbsp;our website&nbsp;to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!&nbsp; Watch the video below to learn what Transportation Engineers do at the Connecticut DOT! <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>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</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><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>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the&nbsp;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&nbsp;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 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></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 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 and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional transportation engineering and transportation construction engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement in the field of transportation engineering. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period. <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of basic transportation engineering theories, principles and methods;&nbsp;</li><li>Skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments and other computer applications;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Possession of a Bachelor's degree. NOTE:&nbsp;If the target job classification has a Minimum Qualification that requires specific licensure and/or the Bachelor's degree to be in a specific area(s), then these specific licensures and degree areas are required for appointment to the Transportation Engineer Trainee classification.&nbsp;Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete. <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 General Experience 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 General Experience requirement.</li></ul> NOTE: The following additional substitutions are allowed for the Target Class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering): <ul><li>Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) 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 General Experience requirement.</li><li>Possession of Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) 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 General Experience requirement.</li><li>Possession of at least Level III certification, from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in one of the following Civil Engineering Technology Programs may be substituted for the General Experience requirement: <ul><li>Transportation Construction Inspection Program - Highway Construction Inspection.</li><li>Construction Materials Testing Program - Asphalt, Concrete or Soils.</li><li>Transportation Program - Highway Materials, Highway Surveys or Highway Construction Inspection.</li></ul></li><li>Possession of a Level III Survey Technician Certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.</li><li>Possession of an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, at the level of a Welding Inspector (WI) or above, may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience with CADD, preferably Microstation/Bentley Open Roads.</li><li>Experience working with/interpreting construction plans and survey maps.</li><li>Experience operating various land surveying instruments (total station, level and GPS/GNSS receivers).</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>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from highway, construction site, or on-site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from 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 Trainee (Land Surveyor)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a DOT agency employee with professional experience as a&nbsp;Transportation Planner 2?&nbsp; If so,&nbsp;&nbsp;let's make a difference together! The&nbsp;State of&nbsp;Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT)&nbsp;is recruiting for a&nbsp;Transportation Supervising Planner&nbsp;in the Bureau of Highway Operations, Central Maintenance Unit. The Central Maintenance Unit provides necessary oversight to ensure State and Federal compliance of working within regulated areas, vegetation management and protection of environmental species and concerns.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers</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 leading the expanding Environmental Unit within the Office of Central Maintenance.&nbsp;</li><li>This individual will be responsible for the oversight of the unit, scheduling and assigning work of staff, provide training to district and unit personnel, performance evaluations, developing the department, unit, and Bureau policies, provide oversight and review projects, and present on behalf of the Bureau.&nbsp;</li></ul> EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: <ul><li>Duties of this position involve the supervision of the staff of the Central Maintenance Environmental Unit including scheduling, assigning, overseeing, and reviewing the work of staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Providing staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducting performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Determining priorities and planning unit work.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishing and maintaining unit procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Developing or making recommendations on the policies and standards;&nbsp;</li><li>Acting as liaison with other operating units and Bureaus, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Overseeing the preparation of reports, studies, surveys, and other related activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Developing findings and conclusions;&nbsp;</li><li>Making recommendations based on completed analyses;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide final review for accuracy and conformance with standards and requirements;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Field work and travel may be required to complete some of the duties of the position.</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)&nbsp;</li><li>Location: Newington, CT</li><li>In the P-4&nbsp;(Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit.</li><li>This position would report to the Transportation Maintenance Manager – Central Maintenance.&nbsp;</li><li>Location:&nbsp;Newington Headquarters in Newington, CT.&nbsp;</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>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.&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 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>Experience with maintenance operations and permitted activities.</li><li>Experience with best practice for performing maintenance work in regulated areas.</li><li>Experience with State, Federal and Department permitting.</li><li>Experience identifying and delineating regulated areas.</li><li>Experience with protected state species and vegetation.</li><li>Experience reviewing, planning, and executing projects and studies.</li><li>Experience providing training to department staff on maintenance work near regulated areas and permit requirements.</li><li>Experience dealing with the Public and State or Local officials related to Environmental concerns.</li><li>Experience and knowledge with Maintenance winter operations.</li><li>Experience with leading or supervising a team.</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.

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