Highway Safety Seasonal Worker #250108-5704VR-006

State of Connecticut; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Highway Safety Seasonal Worker with the Department of Transportation. This seasonal role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on community safety through various programs. You'll collaborate with law enforcement and assist in grant management while gaining valuable experience in highway safety initiatives. Join a team dedicated to improving transportation quality and community welfare. If you're passionate about safety and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this role is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your skills in a supportive environment!

Qualifications

• Experience in technical writing and editing through coursework or internships.
• Training in project management and grant processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in review and approval of grant applications for various projects.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies on safety programs.
• Analyze highway safety data utilizing Connecticut’s Crash Data Repository.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in English, Communications, or Marketing

Degree in Urban or Regional Planning

Degree in Political Science or Public Administration

Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is accepting applications for an exciting Highway Safety Seasonal Worker (Seasonal Worker) position in the Bureau of Policy and Planning within the Office of Highway Safety. This seasonal position is an opportunity to gain valuable experience at the Department of Transportation that positively impacts our communities.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

1. Full Time, 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day.
2. Seasonal role with anticipated start date in May 2025, and ending by September 30, 2025.
3. Monday-Friday, First Shift.
4. Positions based in Newington, CT.

THE ROLE

The Highway Safety Seasonal Worker is responsible for assisting with various safety programs in the Highway Safety Office. Efforts within this office contribute to the development of the Triennial Highway Safety Plan and the Annual Highway Safety Report which ensures compliance with Department policies, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) guidelines, and relevant federal laws and regulations.

The Highway Safety Seasonal Worker will work closely with program leads to assist in providing guidance to law enforcement agencies and grantees through communication and partnerships. This position will assist in formulating goals and objectives for addressing safety issues associated with the programs overseen by the office. This position will work collaboratively with the CT Safety Research Center to query and analyze highway safety data utilizing Connecticut’s Crash Data Repository. Additionally, this position will review, evaluate and monitor Highway Safety grants for conformance with reporting requirements, budgetary parameters, and program efficiency.

The Highway Safety Seasonal Worker in the Highway Safety Office would gain experience in fulfilling the following duties:

1. Assist in review and approval of grant applications for various projects.
2. Assist in review and processing of enforcement reimbursement claims.
3. Assist in performing project monitoring review activities.
4. Assist in field monitoring of enforcement efforts.
5. Review monthly activity reports from grantees.
6. Participate in various virtual conferences, webinars, and meetings.
7. Perform other related duties as required.

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 Plan

TO APPLY: Selected candidates must be at least 16 or 18 years old, depending on the position. 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. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.

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.

Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. 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.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of assigned specialty; operation of equipment, materials and activities of assigned specialty; skills in interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; techniques of assigned specialty skills; ability to assist individuals in self-care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct where applicable; understand and carry out written orders and oral instructions; adequate physical strength and stamina to perform duties; some positions may require supervisory and/or leadership abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Academic history in English, Communications or Marketing, Urban or Regional Planning, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Experience or training with technical writing and editing experience through course work, work experience, or internships. Experience or training with Project management through course work, work experience, or internships. Experience or training with grant processing through course work, work experience, or internships. Experience or training with data queries, data comparison, and analysis of data through course work, work experience, or internships. Experience or training with Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), or similar software through course work, work experience, or internships. Experience or training communicating and working collaboratively within a team and with external groups through course work, work experience, or internships. Experience meeting deadlines, organizational and time management skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class assigned to recreational activities must be able to perform emergency first aid as needed and certain positions will require a current Standard First Aid Certificate. Incumbents in this class assigned as bus drivers or operators of a motor vehicle must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator License to drive a bus and/or a Motor Vehicle Operators License as necessary. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.