Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 (40 Hour)

Recruitment # 240830-8628FT-001

Location Newington, CT

Date Opened 9/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salary $74,010 - $94,869/year

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 10/2/2024 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

  The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation (DOT) (https://portal.ct.gov/dot) invites eligible agency candidates to apply for the Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8628FT&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) position in the Bureau of Highway Operations, Highway Operations Center.

  What We Can Continue To Offer You

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• The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/das/press-room/press-releases/2023/forbes-state-of-ct-ranked?language=en_US) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• A healthy work/life balance to all employees (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) .

  Position Highlights

• Full time, 40 hours per week

• Monday through Friday

• First Shift, 7:30a - 4:00p

  The Role

  In this role, you will play a crucial part in the coordination and management of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) operational activities. Your responsibilities will include oversight of CTDOT’s 24/7/365 Highway Operations Centers in Newington and Bridgeport, assisting with traffic incident management (TIM) program initiatives such as Operation Big Orange, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring daily operational schedules are meticulously managed for staffing and payroll accuracy, and producing office documents and reports. Additionally, you will respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, serve as a certified trainer for the CT Statewide TIM Program, and support infrastructure security efforts by collaborating with partner agencies and law enforcement. Your role will also involve preparing budget estimates, reviewing project expenditures, monitoring system performance metrics and coordinating purchases for operational needs, demonstrating a commitment to the Department's mission.

  If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your organizational skills and attention to detail make a real impact on statewide transportation operations, we encourage you to apply. This position offers opportunities to contribute to the improvement of traffic incident management protocols, engage with diverse stakeholders including law enforcement and cyber threat groups, and support ongoing training and program development initiatives. As a Transportation Maintenance Planner 1, you will be pivotal in ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of our operations across Connecticut's roadways.

  Additional responsibilities of a Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 include:

• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures for the Highway Operations Center.

• Manage daily operations of the center schedules to ensure adequate staffing and payroll accuracy.

• Review operations center daily reports and document for accuracy and efficiency.

• Respond to FOI request for office records.

• Act as a certified trainer for CT Statewide Traffic Incident Management System Program.

• Develop, review, and approve monthly billing for Bridgeport Highway Operations Center staffing.

• Serve as the Department's back up liaison officer to CTIC, attending weekly meetings and briefings for current Liaison in his or her absence.

• Work with partner agencies to identify infrastructure security threats when needed.

• Coordinate information provided by FBI and cyber threat groups with DOT's Office of Information Services.

• Assist law enforcement agencies on DOT resources for infrastructure investigations.

• Prepare budget estimates for personnel and system expenses for the Highway Operations Centers.

• Create CORE Purchase orders and requests as needed for purchases in operations; track and receive on purchases.

• Willingness to respond to emergencies on a 24/7/365 basis as required.

• Participate in the MDSS IMO pooled fund study to assist in program development as needed.

• Schedule and conduct training in MDSS and IMO equipment.

• Provide 24/7/365 support for DOT regarding Operations Center systems and access issues.

• Conduct product demonstrations and provide access to new users and guests.

• Act as a point of contact for project-related questions and user needs when Maintenance Planner 3 is not available.

  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 Division of Bridges to deliver the DOT’s mission. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values here (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/general/history/mission-statement-dot-history?language=en_US) !

  Selection Plan

  T o Apply:

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, of the agency listed above, for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.

• 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.

• 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

• 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.

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  Important Information After You Apply:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• 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 www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .

  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 Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov.

  PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

  In the Department of Transportation, Central Office of Maintenance or a District Maintenance Office this class is accountable for performing technical tasks in the forecasting, planning, operations and administration of a maintenance program.

  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Reviews, investigates and evaluates maintenance problems associated with projects such as paving, drainage, bridge maintenance, winter and emergency maintenance and traffic regulatory activities and recommends solutions;

• During construction projects attends pre-construction meetings and semifinal inspections as a maintenance representative;

• Develops plans and estimates;

• Forecasts labor, equipment and material needs;

• Prepares work schedules;

• Reviews permit applications and drafts agreements;

• Provides assistance to operations personnel;

• Investigates liability claims and complaints;

• Performs research directed to improve operational methods and supervisory techniques and increase equipment efficiency;

• Performs field reviews of state agency roadway work requests;

• Reviews funding and coding for projects;

• Reviews contracts for compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations;

• May supervise complex repairs to roadways and structures;

• May review estimates and utility adjustments with municipalities;

• May review state property for lease or release and determine maintenance needs;

• Performs related duties as required.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of

• highway maintenance and construction methods and materials;

• principles and practices of determining maintenance needs and preparing maintenance programs;

• engineering principles and practices;

• Skills

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• read and interpret engineering drawings;

• understand and apply relevant statutes and policies pertaining to highway maintenance;

• utilize computer software

• organize;

• Supervisory ability.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

  Five (5) years of experience coordinating highway maintenance or related activities.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training in civil engineering or a 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 four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

  For State Employees:

• Experience as a Transportation District Electrical Supervisor, Transportation District Services Agent 1, Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) in Highway Maintenance, Transportation General Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) (Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) or Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.

• One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Landscape Designer 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Three (3) years of experience as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Bridge Maintenance) (Electrical Maintenance) (Highway Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) (Tree Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Four (4) years of experience as a Transportation Maintainer 4 responsible for highway maintenance projects or related highway maintenance activities may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Traffic Management and Operations: Experience in managing or overseeing traffic operations centers or similar type center, including staffing, incident management, and coordination with law enforcement or emergency response teams

• Proficiency in Data Analysis and Reporting: Strong ability to analyze data, produce accurate reports, and develop performance metrics related to traffic incident management and operations center activities. Including Microsoft software applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access

• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining SOPs within a transportation or operations environment

• Budgeting and Financial Management Skills: Proficient in preparing budget estimates, managing expenses, and overseeing billing processes within a transportation or similar setting. Experience using CT Core or other similar software for purchase requests, payroll processing, and receipts

• Experience with Integrated Mobile Observation (IMO) and MDSS: Familiarity with the IMO and Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) initiatives, including hands-on experience with related technology and training programs or fleet AVL Automatic Vehicle Location equipment and weather related fleet operations

• TIM (Traffic Incident Management) Certification: Certified as a Traffic Incident Management (TIM) trainer, with experience in conducting training sessions and developing TIM-related initiatives. Or other related cognitive training programs including experience delivering adult education training

• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including first responders, law enforcement, partner agencies, and internal staff

• Experience as a Liaison Officer: Experience serving as a liaison with intelligence centers or similar organizations, coordinating information and managing interagency communication

• Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including budgeting, scheduling, and performance monitoring, particularly in a transportation or public safety context

• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of and ability to troubleshoot operations center systems, including software, communication systems, and UAS (Unmanned Aerial Surveillance) technology

• Availability for After-Hours Support: Willingness and ability to provide 24/7 support for operations center systems, emergency functions, and incident response

• Certifications related to Traffic Incident Management (TIM), and FAA part 107

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

  Conclusion

  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.

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 all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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