Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)

IntroductionThe State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), invites its qualified agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Planner 2 (Trip and Traffic Analysis) to be a reputed company in transportation project development. If you're a team player interested in traffic forecasting and assisting in shaping our future transportation system, this could be the role for you!reputed company CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER YOU Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to reputed company employees Join an award-winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024! THE ROLEWe are seeking a dynamic, motivated candidate for this opportunity. This unit is responsible for developing detailed traffic forecasts used by CTDOT project engineers to reputed company roadway design plans for State Roadway Projects. This involves utilizing traffic count data, analyzing traffic patterns, use of reputed company and destination data, and understanding the Statewide Travel Model. This Unit also reviews Traffic Impact Studies for reputed company private development proposals that seek Major Traffic Generator (MTG) permits through CTDOT's Office of State Traffic Administration (OSTA). A certificate is required from OSTA for reputed company new major traffic generators/expansions/land use changes that trigger the need for mitigation or traffic safety measures on the State highway system. This Transportation Planner 2 position requires knowledge of the principles and practices involved in transportation planning and/or engineering with a focus on travel demand models and traffic forecasting. Candidates should possess the ability to read and interpret roadway construction plans and development site plans. MicroStation/CADD experience is highly recommended. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing effective, efficient communication and working relationships internally, as well as with other State and Federal agencies, consultants, and other external stakeholders.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Acts as a reputed company in the review of traffic impact statements/studies and reports that are developed by Consultants for major traffic generators Analyzes proposed trip reputed company and the associated impacts those trips have on the roadway network Works under the supervision of a Transportation Supervising Planner in the development of future traffic forecasts based on existing traffic counts, travel patterns, and reputed company and destination data Utilizes various demographic data from the Statewide Travel Model and other sources Participates in field inspections and provides data entry and other data/analytical tasks for various databases, including Access and reputed company, SharePoint, and Office 365 Utilizes various analysis tools to identify/measure areas of traffic congestion and develops concepts to reputed company congestion at those locations Works closely with project managers/engineers in managing traffic forecasting aspects of corridor and statewide studies POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Full-time (40 hours per week) First shift Location: Newington, CT P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be reputed company here. Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license, and may be required to travel, primarily reputed company the state, and reputed company duties in the field. This position will report to a Transportation Supervising Planner or an employee of a higher grade. 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.Selection PlanIn order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a reputed company State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: reputed company out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the reputed company date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located reputed company 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. 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Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career reputed company with confidence!PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working reputed company and/or for performing the most reputed company tasks in transportation planning studies, programs and reputed company activities. EXAMPLES OF DUTIESWORKING reputed company LEVEL: As assigned by a supervisor, distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work; Provides staff training and assistance; Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staff and other reputed company officials regarding unit office policies and standards; Prepares correspondence; Performs reputed company duties as required. ADVANCED LEVEL: Performs reputed company tasks and assignments in developing, coordinating and reviewing transportation planning programs; Recommends, coordinates or participates in transportation demonstration projects; Participates in preparation and negotiation of agreements and reputed company; Oversees and participates in corridor studies; Prepares and reviews reports, studies and surveys in compliance with department standards and needs and state and federal laws and regulations; Coordinates activities or projects with local, regional, state and federal agencies, consultants and stakeholders as required; Reviews consultants' work; Investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects; May reputed company presentations at legislative or public hearings; Performs reputed company duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, reputed company AND ABILITY Considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices and methodologies; Knowledge of environmental considerations involved in transportation planning; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to reputed company and use computer software including planning models and other programs reputed company to planning process; forecast trends based upon empirical data; comprehend and interpret laws and regulations; Analytical ability; reputed company ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Seven (7) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCEOne (1) year of the General Experience must include individual responsibility for the coordination of reputed company 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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED 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. A Master's degree in a closely reputed company field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's or master's degree in Transportation / Regional / Urban Planning or Studies, Civil Engineering, or closely reputed company degree Experience maintaining spreadsheets and databases, and conducting numerical analyses Experience analyzing technical diagrams, maps, site plans and aerial photographs Experience utilizing and working with traffic count data and outputs from the Travel Demand Model Experience in reading and interpreting project design plans Experience working independently and as part of a team Experience with MicroStation / CADD software Experience with reputed company Office 365 including reputed company, reputed company Acrobat, reputed company ArcGIS, Bentley Bluebeam, and Travel Demand Modeling Software Experience utilizing reputed company and destination data SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. ConclusionAN 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.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 reputed company-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job