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<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you excited to be part of a team that’s making travel safer and better for everyone in Connecticut?&nbsp; Let's make a difference together! The&nbsp;State of&nbsp;Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT)&nbsp;is now accepting applications for a&nbsp;Transportation Supervising Planner&nbsp;position in the Bureau of Policy and Planning, in the Intergovernmental Affairs&nbsp; unit at our headquarters, located in Newington CT.&nbsp;The focus of this unit is to act as a liaison between the Department, and the numerous local entities to ensure clear lines of communication, consistently improve upon processes, and act as program and project managers to aid in the ultimate delivery of projects that improve the safety and lives of Connecticut’s travelers.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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 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>The Transportation Supervising Planner position facilitates and oversees the daily coordination with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), the Council of Governments (COGs) and local officials on planning and program efforts to ensure that the planning process is conducted in accordance with the requirements of federal laws and regulations. This includes coordination with required federal agencies (Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration) along with internal Connecticut Department of Transportation staff in all five Bureaus.&nbsp; This position requires organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and strong communication skills.</li><li>The Intergovernmental Affairs unit coordinates the COGs’ implementation of their Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWP) to ensure compliance with the federal transportation planning process, federal regulations, and relevant state laws, regulations and policies. This includes the review and approval of UPWPs and ensuring compliance with audit and federal and state requirements.&nbsp; The Unit is responsible to develop program guidance, solicit for eligible projects and disseminate information on projects under the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program, Transportation Alternatives Program, and for corridor study planning proposals. The unit is the Department’s liaison with the MPOs, COGs and with other local, state, and federal agencies, and may also assist with liaison functions for other federal or state programs.</li></ul> EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 1.&nbsp;Supervision of staff and oversight of the work of the unit 2.&nbsp;Oversee the MPOs/COGs development of the federal transportation planning process including: <ul><li>Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWP’s)</li><li>Metropolitan Transportation Plans</li><li>Public Involvement Plans</li></ul>3. Function as CTDOT’s liaison to the COG/MPOs, and municipalities <ul><li>Ensure compliance with federal planning requirements</li><li>Attend COG/MPO monthly meetings and provide timely information and updates on CTDOT programs and projects</li><li>Regularly brief Department staff on COG/MPO agenda items, discussions, and issues</li></ul>4.&nbsp;Oversee the solicitation and selection screening and ultimate completion of MPO/COG projects and Planning Studies&nbsp; 5. Oversee the solicitation and selection of MPO/COG Transportation Alternatives Program projects 6. Participate in various virtual conferences, webinars, meetings which may require field visits or travel&nbsp; 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 a Transportation Assistant Planning Director or employee of a higher level.&nbsp;</li><li>This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.</li><li>Supervisors can expect to spend roughly half of their working hours, if not more, in the office to execute upon their job functions and supervise their team. Time in the office may fluctuate based on circumstances and the team being supervised. The ability to apply for telework continues to be available and the agency continues to provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them.</li></ul> WHO WE ARE:&nbsp; <ul><li>As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.</li></ul> Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> <ul><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.&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></ul> To Apply: <ul><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. </li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting. </li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>Read through this helpful&nbsp;link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>. </li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anamaria Giangarra at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov" target="_blank">Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for supervising an operating unit engaged in transportation planning studies, programs and related activities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines priorities and plans unit work;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishes and maintains unit procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees development of integrated and comprehensive unimodal or multi-modal transportation plans, programs and activities for movement of goods or people;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees preparation of reports, studies, surveys and other related activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops findings and conclusions;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes recommendations based on completed analyses;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides final review for accuracy and conformance with standards and requirements;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides direction in interpretation and coordination of transportation plans, programs and activities to local, regional, state and federal agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes preparations and presentations for legislative and public hearings as required;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>relevant agency policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>multi-modal transportation theories, practices and methodologies;&nbsp;</li><li>social, economic and environmental considerations involved in transportation planning;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to <ul><li>plan, organize and execute projects and studies;&nbsp;</li><li>develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process;&nbsp;</li><li>comprehend and interpret laws and regulations;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Eight (8) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Planner 2. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.</li><li>A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Transportation / Regional / Urban Planning or Studies, Political Science, Public Administration or Policy or closely related degree.</li><li>Experience with FHWA and FTA planning regulations and funding mechanisms.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working collaboratively with municipal Chief Elected Officials and Regional Councils of Government.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with managing various federal transportation funding sources and programs.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Experience communicating issues in a public setting.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Experience with program or project solicitation, screening and selection.</li><li>Experience in the review of financial documentation and report evaluations.</li><li>Experience utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams as well as GIS and ESRI.</li><li>Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing relationships within an organization as well as representatives of other organizations, stakeholders and diverse populations.</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.

State of Connecticut

Transportation Supervising Planner (40 Hour)(Intergovernmental Affairs)

<h4>Introduction</h4> We are recruiting for one (1)&nbsp;Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment)&nbsp;position to work on our beautiful campus located in Willimantic, CT,&nbsp;&nbsp;Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU)&nbsp;is one of the&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;institutions of higher learning and the state's designated public liberal arts university.&nbsp; Our mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students. State of Connecticut&nbsp;employees participate in a competitive&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;plan that includes: <ul><li>NEW:&nbsp;A Platinum Healthcare Plan,&nbsp;the nation’s best for state employees and dependents,&nbsp;according to a report by&nbsp;Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews,Ph.D., along with&nbsp;comprehensive benefit offerings.</li><li>Sick and personal leave.</li><li>We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.</li></ul>Discover the&nbsp;opportunity to:&nbsp; <ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company:&nbsp;‘Forbes’State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;-&nbsp;State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Engage in a rewarding career.</li><li>Make a difference in the public sector.</li><li>Work together in a collaborative team environment.</li></ul> Position Highlights:&nbsp; <ul><li>Full-time, 37.5 hours per week</li><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>1st Shift 7:00am - 3:00pm</li></ul> NOTE:&nbsp;Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Act 21-69,&nbsp;the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu" target="_blank">Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu</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 Charlene Gobeli at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu" target="_blank">Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu</a>. Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade area. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices and codes;&nbsp;</li><li>Diagnoses failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>Services, dismantles, overhauls and reassembles front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Constructs and repairs any needed parts;&nbsp;</li><li>Welds or brazes parts by oxyacetylene torch or electric welding;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;&nbsp;</li><li>Keeps necessary records;&nbsp;</li><li>In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area;&nbsp;</li><li>May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;&nbsp;</li><li>May operate testing equipment required to diagnose automotive electronic components;&nbsp;</li><li>May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;&nbsp;</li><li>May operate heavy equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices;&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>prepare estimates and keep shop records;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled automotive and mechanical equipment trades. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.</li><li>Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.</li><li>Experience performing technical duties within the automotive and mechanical equipment trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Preference will be given to applicants with the following experience/training: <ul><li>ASE Certification.</li><li>Repair experience with Bobcats and other equipment.</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 or comparable computer knowledge.</li><li>Experience with standard tools, materials, methods and standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Strong interpersonal, oral and written experience.</li><li>Experience preparing estimates and keeping shop records.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications. <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 of the class.</li><li>A physical examination may be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs, such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class.</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.

Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive & Mechanical Equipment) (37.5)

<h4>Introduction</h4> TheState of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT),&nbsp;is now accepting applications for the a Transportation Planner 2 position in a recently formed Linear Referencing Systems (LRS) Unit, part of the Office of Roadway Information Systems within the Bureau of Policy &amp; Planning. 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><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week.</li><li>Monday through Friday.</li><li>First Shift.</li><li>Location: DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT.</li><li>This&nbsp;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. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Field work in all weather conditions may be required and travel primarily within the State will be necessary.&nbsp;</li><li>P-4 Bargaining Unit.</li></ul> THE ROLE The Transportation Planner 2&nbsp;will play a key role in leading the newly established LRS Unit, which is responsible for expanding, enhancing, and maintaining the Department’s geospatial LRS. The unit’s primary focus is to manage, analyze, and sustain various transportation-related data in a geospatial LRS format, providing reliable and accurate information to other Bureaus across the Department. This data supports informed decision-making for project and program investments. As more offices and programs rely on data linked to multimodal infrastructure assets, the LRS system’s interoperability and usability are critical. Applicants should have experience in collecting data from multiple sources and managing it within specialized software platforms and databases. The successful candidate will guide the Department in fulfilling Federal requirements outlined in the FHWA’s All Roads Network of Linear Referenced Data (ARNOLD), Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS), and Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) initiatives. The role requires collaboration with unit and office staff, as well as other Department of Transportation offices and public entities, to collect, model, enhance, analyze, report, and expand the Roadway Inventory features and assets within the network. The Transportation Planner 2 will report to a Transportation Assistant Planning Director or employee of a higher level.&nbsp; ABOUT US As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.&nbsp;Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking&nbsp;here! Visit&nbsp;our website&nbsp;to learn more about the Connecticut DOT! Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> TO APPLY <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, 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 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> <ul><li>Assisting the unit in quality control assessment of asset datasets to ensure they meet or exceed nationally accepted standards for completeness, accuracy, precision, and uniformity.</li><li>Assisting the unit to ensure proper integration of data into the LRS of record, assistance in the development of supplemental collection plans for requested safety and asset management related assets (e.g. intersection/interchange to support Over-size/Overweight Permitting Process, configuration, private road network expansion, center line rumble strips, approved speed limits).</li><li>Assisting in the development and data model creation of other multimodal LRS networks such as Trails, Busway, Rails, Bus Routes</li><li>Conduct outreach to the municipalities to gather, format, and integrate appropriate local roadway datasets; organize and advise Department partners on developing technology solutions to aid in collection, integration, and quality assessment of data. </li><li>Analyze data, perform quality control procedures, and have it accurately made available to display on the LRS along with other GIS formats for enterprise consumption for visual and analysis purposes.</li><li>Create, develop, and extract reports and dashboards of various assets for comparison, analysis, and cross validation as well as develop reports to provide summary data; direct and guide consultant/outside developer(s) on network and system updates.</li><li>Stay current with software and hardware data technologies.</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 Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Data Analytics, Science or a closely related degree.</li><li>Experience in field data collection in GIS and/or Linear Referencing System (LRS) development, including management of large datasets.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office and other programs such as, but not limited to: FME, PowerBi, ESRI’s product suite, and Google Earth.</li><li>Experience with computer programming languages, large data sets, querying and scripting capabilities and database management using applications such as Java, SQL, Python, and others.</li><li>Experience utilizing geospatial data management tools such as Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop Suite (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, etc.) ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise web-based suite (Web-App Builder, Survey123, Collector, Field Maps, Experience Builder), and Safe Software’s Feature Manipulation Engine (FME).</li><li>Experience problem-solving with an emphasis on data architecture &amp; modeling, data linkage, and GIS application configuration.</li><li>Experience working with a variety of datasets and databases (e.g. Oracle, ArcSDE, SQL). </li><li>Experience working with Esri’s Arcade programming languages to facilitate geospatial data management and analysis.</li><li>Experience with Data Governance principles and current practices within the industry.</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)(Linear Referencing Systems)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency?&nbsp; Do you want to continue helping in making commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?&nbsp; If so, read below &amp; apply today! TheState of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT) invites&nbsp;qualified agency employees to apply for the position of&nbsp;&nbsp;Transportation Maintainer 3&nbsp;(Over-the-Fence Mower Operator) in the Glastonbury Maintenance facility.&nbsp; &nbsp; ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered.&nbsp; Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the "tank endorsement," and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 20-mile residency from the posted job location.&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.</li><li>The Agency will conduct a practicum for the Transportation Maintainer 3 (Over-the-Fence Mower Operator) position, to evaluate and determine whether or not applicant(s) have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this position.&nbsp; Practicums shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Transportation Administrative Guidelines for Conducting Practicums and will be part of the interview process.</li><li>Eligible candidates will be required to be interviewed, prior to being eligible for the skill evaluation practicum.</li><li>Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.</li></ul>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: As a state employee, you will continue to enjoy: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>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> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Monday-Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours/week)</li><li>1st Shift (7:30am-4:00pm)</li></ul> THE ROLE: <ul><li>The purpose of this position is responsible for safely operating and maintaining the above identified equipment in this job posting.</li></ul> WHO WE ARE:&nbsp; <ul><li>At DOT, our mission is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values&nbsp;here!</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least&nbsp;six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.&nbsp;</li></ul> To Apply: <ul><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. </li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting. </li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>Read through this helpful&nbsp;link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>. </li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anamaria Giangarra at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov" target="_blank">Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountablefor performing a variety of skilled tasks at less than the journeyperson level in the construction,maintenance and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports and other departmentalfacilities; operates and maintains the more complex mechanical equipment; works as a skilledmechanic at less than the journeyperson level in the repair of mechanical equipment. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintaining or performing of which are considered to be the responsibilities and duties of positions in this class: TRUCKS: <ul><li>Elevation platform;</li><li>Line marking machine (Ten (10) wheel, barrel type).</li></ul>EQUIPMENT: <ul><li>Concrete saws;</li><li>Core drills;</li><li>12-22 foot flail mower (tractor);</li><li>Four (4) wheel drive airport snow fighter;</li><li>Front end loaders;</li><li>Hand operated pavement marking machine;</li><li>Mechanical catch basin cleaning;</li><li>Power Driven Rollers;</li><li>Power pickup sweepers;</li><li>Shotcrete, gunite machines;</li><li>Tilt Bed Trailers;</li><li>Post Pounder (driver only);</li><li>Vactor (driver only);</li><li>Track-mounted skid steer with various attachments including but not limited to: <ul><li>Standard bucket;</li><li>Grapple bucket;</li><li>Mower;</li><li>Snow blower;</li><li>Sweeper;</li><li>Dozer blade.</li></ul></li></ul>DUTIES: <ul><li>Drainage pipe setting;</li><li>Driver of wing truck with plows attached during snow and ice truck operations;</li><li>Performing skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades: <ul><li>Construction;</li><li>Maintenance;</li><li>Mechanical repair;</li><li>Electrical;</li><li>Carpentry;</li><li>Masonry;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Automotive and heavy equipment mechanical repair;</li><li>Plumbing;</li><li>Painting;</li></ul></li><li>Test boring;</li><li>Skilled tree climber;</li><li>Inspector of VIP projects;</li><li>District Office Radio Operator (backup);</li><li>Service patrol;</li><li>Sign erector (general);</li><li>Pothole patcher operator;</li><li>May supervise a materials management stockroom;</li><li>In addition to other duties, may assist a Transportation Maintenance Manager in preparing and checking reports;</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 incumbents in this class 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 construction, maintenance and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports;&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of processes and materials used in construction and maintenance trades;&nbsp;</li><li>Oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable ability to use and make ordinary repairs to more complex mechanical equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to <ul><li>operate equipment as listed on attached Addendum;&nbsp;</li><li>keep shop records and prepare reports;&nbsp;</li><li>use, set up and maintain ordinary bench and other shop machine tools and equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>understand and follow written and oral instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing,maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving theoperation and care of mechanical equipment, or in work in one of the recognized maintenancetrades. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of thesubject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for the GeneralExperience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Working-knowledge and experience safely operating an Over-the-Fence Mower.</li><li>Experience maintaining and performing minor equipment repairs.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, athorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified forappointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the class.</li><li>A physical examination will be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Transportation Maintainer 3 (40 Hour)(Over-the-Fence Mower Operator)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency?&nbsp; Do you want to continue helping in making commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?&nbsp; If so, read below &amp; apply today! TheState of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT) invites&nbsp;qualified agency employees to apply for the position of&nbsp;&nbsp;Transportation Maintainer 3&nbsp;(Post Hole Pounder Assistant)&nbsp; in the East Hartford&nbsp; Maintenance Facility. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered.&nbsp; Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the "tank endorsement," and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 20-mile residency from the posted job location.&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.</li><li>The Agency will conduct a practicum for the Transportation Maintainer 3 (Post Hole Pounder Assistant) position, to evaluate and determine whether or not applicant(s) have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this position.&nbsp; Practicums shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Transportation Administrative Guidelines for Conducting Practicums and will be part of the interview process.</li><li>Eligible candidates will be required to be interviewed, prior to being eligible for the skill evaluation practicum.</li><li>Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.</li></ul>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: As a state employee, you will continue to enjoy: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>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> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Monday-Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours/week)</li><li>1st Shift (7:30am-4:00pm)</li><li>Location : East Hartford,&nbsp; CT&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> THE ROLE: <ul><li>The purpose of this position is responsible for safely operating and maintaining the above identified equipment in this job posting.</li></ul> WHO WE ARE:&nbsp; <ul><li>At DOT, our mission is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values&nbsp;here!</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least&nbsp;six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp;</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.&nbsp;</li></ul> To Apply: <ul><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. </li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting. </li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply.</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>Read through this helpful&nbsp;link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>. </li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anamaria Giangarra at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov" target="_blank">Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountablefor performing a variety of skilled tasks at less than the journeyperson level in the construction,maintenance and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports and other departmentalfacilities; operates and maintains the more complex mechanical equipment; works as a skilledmechanic at less than the journeyperson level in the repair of mechanical equipment. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintaining or performing of which are considered to be the responsibilities and duties of positions in this class: TRUCKS: <ul><li>Elevation platform;</li><li>Line marking machine (Ten (10) wheel, barrel type).</li></ul>EQUIPMENT: <ul><li>Concrete saws;</li><li>Core drills;</li><li>12-22 foot flail mower (tractor);</li><li>Four (4) wheel drive airport snow fighter;</li><li>Front end loaders;</li><li>Hand operated pavement marking machine;</li><li>Mechanical catch basin cleaning;</li><li>Power Driven Rollers;</li><li>Power pickup sweepers;</li><li>Shotcrete, gunite machines;</li><li>Tilt Bed Trailers;</li><li>Post Pounder (driver only);</li><li>Vactor (driver only);</li><li>Track-mounted skid steer with various attachments including but not limited to: <ul><li>Standard bucket;</li><li>Grapple bucket;</li><li>Mower;</li><li>Snow blower;</li><li>Sweeper;</li><li>Dozer blade.</li></ul></li></ul>DUTIES: <ul><li>Drainage pipe setting;</li><li>Driver of wing truck with plows attached during snow and ice truck operations;</li><li>Performing skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades: <ul><li>Construction;</li><li>Maintenance;</li><li>Mechanical repair;</li><li>Electrical;</li><li>Carpentry;</li><li>Masonry;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Automotive and heavy equipment mechanical repair;</li><li>Plumbing;</li><li>Painting;</li></ul></li><li>Test boring;</li><li>Skilled tree climber;</li><li>Inspector of VIP projects;</li><li>District Office Radio Operator (backup);</li><li>Service patrol;</li><li>Sign erector (general);</li><li>Pothole patcher operator;</li><li>May supervise a materials management stockroom;</li><li>In addition to other duties, may assist a Transportation Maintenance Manager in preparing and checking reports;</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 incumbents in this class 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 construction, maintenance and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports;&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of processes and materials used in construction and maintenance trades;&nbsp;</li><li>Oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable ability to use and make ordinary repairs to more complex mechanical equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to <ul><li>operate equipment as listed on attached Addendum;&nbsp;</li><li>keep shop records and prepare reports;&nbsp;</li><li>use, set up and maintain ordinary bench and other shop machine tools and equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>understand and follow written and oral instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing,maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving theoperation and care of mechanical equipment, or in work in one of the recognized maintenancetrades. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of thesubject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for the GeneralExperience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience reading and understanding blueprints</li><li>Experience and knowledge with various fence lines and measurements, such as height and pole spacing</li><li>Experience and knowledge of various attenuators and their purpose, to include how to repair them</li><li>Experience maintaining and performing minor equipment repairs</li><li>Experience working around low structures such as train trestles/low bridges (vehicle height limits)</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, athorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified forappointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the class.</li><li>A physical examination will be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Transportation Maintainer 3 (40 Hour)(Post Hole Pounder Assistant)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current DOT employee? Are you looking to advance your career within the agency? Do you want to continue to make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe? If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today! At theState of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT)&nbsp;is now accepting applications from qualified DOT employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintainer 3-Skilled Tree Climber in the Wallingford Maintenance Facility.&nbsp; AS A STATE EMPLOYEE, CONTINUE TO ENJOY <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&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.&nbsp;</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 Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>First shift (7:30 am to 4:00 pm)</li><li>This is an on-site position, it does not have a telework option</li></ul> THE ROLE The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, performing moderately-skilled tree climber duties. REQUIREMENTS <ul><li>Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered.&nbsp; Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the tank endorsement, and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 20-mile residency from the posted job location.</li><li>Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.</li><li>Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.</li><li>The agency will&nbsp;conduct a practicum for the Transportation Maintainer 3 (Skilled Tree Climber) position, to evaluate and determine whether or not applicant(s) have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this position.&nbsp; Practicums shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Transportation Administrative Guidelines for Conducting Practicums and will be part of the interview process.</li><li>Eligible candidates will be required to be interviewed, prior to being eligible for the skill evaluation practicum.</li></ul> WHO WE ARE It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do within the Bureau of Highway Operations' Bridge Maintenance Unit to deliver the DOT’s mission. Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking&nbsp;here! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must be a current State of CT employee, of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &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.&nbsp; To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>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 recruiter 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&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountablefor performing a variety of skilled tasks at less than the journeyperson level in the construction,maintenance and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports and other departmentalfacilities; operates and maintains the more complex mechanical equipment; works as a skilledmechanic at less than the journeyperson level in the repair of mechanical equipment. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintaining or performing of which are considered to be the responsibilities and duties of positions in this class: TRUCKS:&nbsp; <ul><ul><li>Elevation platform;</li><li>Line marking machine (Ten (10) wheel, barrel type).</li></ul></ul> EQUIPMENT:&nbsp; <ul><ul><li>Concrete saws;</li><li>Core drills;</li><li>12-22 foot flail mower (tractor);</li><li>Four (4) wheel drive airport snow fighter;&nbsp;</li><li>Front end loaders;&nbsp;</li><li>Hand operated pavement marking machine;&nbsp;</li><li>Mechanical catch basin cleaning;&nbsp;</li><li>Power Driven Rollers;&nbsp;</li><li>Power pickup sweepers;&nbsp;</li><li>Shotcrete, gunite machines;&nbsp;</li><li>Tilt Bed Trailers;&nbsp;</li><li>Post Pounder (driver only);&nbsp;</li><li>Vactor (driver only);&nbsp;</li><li>Track-mounted skid steer with various attachments including but not limited to: <ul><li>Standard bucket;&nbsp;</li><li>Grapple bucket;&nbsp;</li><li>Mower;&nbsp;</li><li>Snow blower;&nbsp;</li><li>Sweeper;&nbsp;</li><li>Dozer blade.</li></ul></li></ul></ul> DUTIES: <ul><ul><li>Drainage pipe setting;&nbsp;</li><li>Driver of wing truck with plows attached during snow and ice truck operations;&nbsp;</li><li>Performing skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades: <ul><li>Construction;</li><li>Maintenance;</li><li>Mechanical repair;</li><li>Electrical;</li><li>Carpentry;</li><li>Masonry;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Automotive and heavy equipment mechanical repair;</li><li>Plumbing;</li><li>Painting;</li></ul></li><li>Test boring;&nbsp;</li><li>Skilled tree climber;&nbsp;</li><li>Inspector of VIP projects;&nbsp;</li><li>District Office Radio Operator (backup);&nbsp;</li><li>Service patrol;&nbsp;</li><li>Sign erector (general);&nbsp;</li><li>Pothole patcher operator;&nbsp;</li><li>May supervise a materials management stockroom;&nbsp;</li><li>In addition to other duties, may assist a Transportation Maintenance Manager in preparing and checking reports;</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 incumbents in this class may be required to receive training in, stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state-owned airports;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports;&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of processes and materials used in construction and maintenance trades;&nbsp;</li><li>Oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable ability to use and make ordinary repairs to more complex mechanical equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to <ul><li>operate equipment as listed on attached Addendum;&nbsp;</li><li>keep shop records and prepare reports;&nbsp;</li><li>use, set up and maintain ordinary bench and other shop machine tools and equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>understand and follow written and oral instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing,maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving theoperation and care of mechanical equipment, or in work in one of the recognized maintenancetrades. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of thesubject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for the GeneralExperience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Skilled tree-related work experience.</li><li>Skilled tree climbing experience.</li><li>Certified in aerial bucket truck, and fall protection (which includes safety-harness and trauma strap), through the Department, prior to being eligible for interview and skill evaluation practicum.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, athorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified forappointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the class.</li><li>A physical examination will be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Transportation Maintainer 3-Skilled Tree Climber

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current Department of Transportation 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 and apply today! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT)&nbsp;invites its agency employees to apply for the position of&nbsp;Transportation Maintainer 4 (Post Hole Pounder)&nbsp;in the Putnam Maintenance Facility. 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. WHAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!&nbsp;</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>Work&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>CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers&nbsp;(CSCE)&nbsp;and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar&nbsp;(WTS)&nbsp;CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours/week)</li><li>First shift (7:30 am - 4:00 pm)</li><li>Office/On-site&nbsp;</li><li>Location: Putnam Maintenance Facility&nbsp;</li></ul> THE ROLE:&nbsp; The purpose of this position is responsibility for safely operating and maintaining the above identified equipment in this job posting. REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered.</li><li>Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the "tank endorsement," and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.</li><li>Candidates must show how they meet&nbsp;the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.&nbsp;Various storm events will require employees to stay at work&nbsp;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>The Agency will conduct a practicum for the Transportation Maintainer 4 (Post Hole Pounder) position, to evaluate and determine whether or not applicant(s) have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this position.&nbsp; Practicums shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Transportation Administrative Guidelines for Conducting Practicums and will be part of the interview process.</li><li>Eligible candidates will be required to be interviewed, prior to being eligible for the skill evaluation practicum.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 20-mile residency from the posted job location.</li></ul> WHO WE ARE: It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Learnmore about our mission, vision, and valueshere! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, of the agency listed above, for at least six (6) months of full-time service&nbsp;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.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</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 Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Pleasereadorwatchour 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.</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, 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 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>Skilled experience reading and understanding blueprints</li><li>Skilled working-knowledge and experience with various fence lines and measurements, such as height and pole spacing</li><li>Skilled working-knowledge and experience of various attenuators and their purpose, to include how to repair&nbsp;</li><li>Skilled working-knowledge of various parts needed to install</li><li>Experience maintaining and performing minor equipment repairs</li><li>Experience working around low structures such as train trestles/low bridges (vehicle height limits)</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 (Post Hole Pounder) (40 Hour)

<h4>Introduction</h4> TheState of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT),&nbsp;is now accepting applications for the position of Transportation Technician Trainee, in the Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU) located at the Materials Testing Laboratory in Rocky Hill, CT.&nbsp; WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>First Shift</li><li>Location: Rocky Hill, CT</li><li>Applicants must be available to travel for field reviews, training, meetings, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver's license is required and must be maintained. </li></ul> THE ROLE As a Transportation Technician Trainee, you will assist&nbsp;a MESU Transportation Materials Technician 3 with the inspection and testing of materials and structures used in the construction of transportation facilities. The positions are based at the Rocky Hill Laboratory where the responsibilities include the testing and inspection of materials and their components. Current positions are available in the asphalt mix area, physical testing area, and soils and aggregate area, however the result of interviews may be used to fill other Transportation Technician Trainee positions as needed. Other related roles and responsibilities will be assigned as needs of the Unit and section evolve. APPLICATION DETAILS Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application. PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY The Transportation Technician Trainee position has a one-year training program. Upon successful completion of the training program, the selected candidates will be promoted to the target class of Transportation Technician. With continued successful performance as a Transportation Technician for one year, the selected candidates will be promoted to Transportation Materials Technician 2. ABOUT US As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.&nbsp;Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking here! Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT! Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> TO APPLY <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, 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 this class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in performing basic technical work in support of transportation projects. <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 construction methods and materials;&nbsp;</li><li>Skill in use of construction related equipment and instruments and computer applications;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to <ul><li>perform mathematical computations;&nbsp;</li><li>create, read and interpret scales, diagrams, plans, specifications and drawings;&nbsp;</li><li>prepare accurate drawings.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of experience involving the inspection of transportation construction projects; or testing of transportation materials; or bridge safety inspection. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>College training in construction management, engineering technology, construction technology, civil engineering technology or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associate's degree.</li><li>Possession of at least Level II 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: <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 Construction Inspection or Bridge Safety Inspection.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience independently performing field and/or laboratory visual inspection, sampling, and testing of construction, maintenance, and other materials.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Including Outlook, Microsoft Excel, creating spreadsheets, inputting data, and creating graphs.</li><li>Experience performing mathematical computations and preparing construction materials related documents such as material testing reports and inspection reports.</li><li>Experience communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of varying levels.</li><li>Possession of Technician Certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP) or equivalent in the relevant area of testing for the position.</li><li>Experience with and knowledge of materials components properties and their production and testing in the relevant areas of focus of the position.</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>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.</li><li>A physical examination may be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Transportation Technician Trainee (40 Hour)(Material Evaluation and Specification Unit)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, come join our great team of engineering professionals and make an ImpaCT! Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering&nbsp; by the end of May 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT),&nbsp;is now accepting applications for the position of&nbsp;Transportation Engineer Trainee&nbsp;(Land Surveyor) position in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Central Surveys office in Newington, CT. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week.&nbsp; WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the&nbsp;Employer of the Year&nbsp;award by the&nbsp;Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers&nbsp;(CSCE)!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>Location:&nbsp; Newington, CT</li><li>Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc.</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</li><li>This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy which can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.</li></ul> DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO: <ul><li>Problem solve, recommend and implement effective solutions in a timely manner</li><li>Contribute to providing safe and efficient transportation improvements for the traveling public</li><li>Utilize computer aided design software (MicroStation) and other applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel</li><li>Read and analyze or prepare construction plans and estimates</li></ul> THE ROLE-PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY/SALARY: Transportation Engineer Trainee receives training to develop technical engineering skills and knowledge. After successfully completing a one-year training program, trainees are eligible for promotion to the target class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) after successful completion of the (1) year training program. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit. YOUR CAREER WITH US: *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 (Construction Engineering), 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. OUR MISSION: AT DOT, our mission is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values&nbsp;here!&nbsp; Join an award winning agency! CT DOT has been recently awarded the&nbsp;Employer&nbsp;of the Year&nbsp;award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)! Watch the videos below to learn what Transportation Engineers do at the Connecticut DOT! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply:<ul><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</li></ul> For Assistance In Applying: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>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, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Hayley Newhouse, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov" target="_blank">Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for 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> The Central Surveys section performs various functions including: <ul><li>Performing mapping, field, and land survey duties</li><li>Utilizing Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) system and other computer applications&nbsp;</li><li>Preparing, revising, and editing property acquisition and release mapping</li><li>Developing topographic mapping and Digital Terrain Models (DTM)&nbsp;</li><li>Utilizing ArcGIS software for Geographic Information System (GIS) applications</li><li>Operating survey field instruments&nbsp;</li><li>Performing complex computations for survey control networks&nbsp;</li><li>Performing related duties as required&nbsp;</li></ul> <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>Possession of a land survey or civil engineering degree or license (LS or LSIT)</li><li>Experience with CADD, preferably Bentley MicroStation&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with land surveying practices and principles&nbsp;</li><li>Experience performing complex mathematical calculations&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with survey and construction plans&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) including Real Time Kinematic (RTK) and other Static/Real Time Networks&nbsp;</li><li>Experience adjusting traverses and control networks and level runs</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>How you will change lives</h4>As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.Safety and Quality. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS California<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program. </li></ul>Maryland<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR</li><li>Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.</li></ul>New Mexico<ul><li>Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR</li><li>New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. </li><li>After January 1st, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.</li><li>The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.</li><li>Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients</li></ul>OHIO<ul><li>Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.</li><li>Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.</li></ul>OREGON<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR</li><li>Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.</li></ul>&nbsp;

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