Transportation District Services Agent 1 (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau of Highway Operations; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau of Highway Operations in Rocky Hill, CT is seeking a Transportation District Services Agent 1 to perform a full range of inspection tasks under permits and during road conditions involving traffic regulatory measures.

The role requires on-site work in District 1 with potential telework after the initial test period according to policy. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and willingness to travel within District 1.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of field work in highway construction, reconstruction, maintenance and/or drainage projects or traffic control studies.
• One (1) year of general experience must have been in inspection of highway construction, reconstruction, maintenance and/or drainage projects or traffic control studies.
• College training in engineering may be substituted for the General Experience (15 semester hours = 0.5 year) up to four years for a bachelor's degree.
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program may be substituted for the General Experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews permit applications, bonds, insurance certificates and plans and specifications prior to construction;
• Participates in pre-construction meetings;
• Inspects work affecting state highways by property owners, public utilities, municipalities, general contractors and other state agencies performed under permit to insure compliance with permit specifications, safety procedures and state and local regulations;
• Recommends field changes;
• Verifies completion of permit work;
• Investigates complaints and conducts inspections pertaining to following: illegal encroachments, cross culvert and drainage system installations and new project initiations, major traffic generators and other related matters;
• Prepares drainage project estimates;
• Makes recommendations for improvements pertaining to traffic related matters;
• Reviews roads scheduled for resurfacing;
• Prepares pre-construction and progress reports;
• Coordinates traffic services memoranda and maintains records;
• Maintains contact with other departmental and outside officials regarding projects;
• May assist agents of higher grade with investigations;
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Highway engineering principles

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Read and interpret plans/maps/specs/ 규

Investigations

Prepare charts and graphs

Utilize computer software

Education

College training in engineering

Job description

Introduction

Are you a current DOT employee looking for the next step in your career?

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Working for 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!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift, 7:30 am to 4 pm
• Location: District 1, Rocky Hill, CT
• P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) 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. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office and in conjunction with field assignments. Learn more about the Telework Policy.

THE ROLE

The Transportation District Services Agent 1 will be responsible for performing a full range of tasks in the inspection of work performed under permit or of road conditions involving traffic regulatory measures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants will be required to possess a valid driver's license and to travel to all locations throughout District 1 area.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

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 in an assigned district for independently performing a full range of tasks in the inspection of work performed under permit or of road conditions involving traffic regulatory measures.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Reviews permit applications, bonds, insurance certificates and plans and specifications prior to construction;
• Participates in pre-construction meetings;
• Inspects work affecting state highways by property owners, public utilities, municipalities, general contractors and other state agencies performed under permit to insure compliance with permit specifications, safety procedures and state and local regulations;
• Recommends field changes;
• Verifies completion of permit work;
• Investigates complaints and conducts inspections pertaining to following: illegal encroachments, cross culvert and drainage system installations and new project initiations, major traffic generators and other related matters;
• Prepares drainage project estimates;
• Makes recommendations for improvements pertaining to traffic related matters;
• Reviews roads scheduled for resurfacing;
• Prepares pre-construction and progress reports;
• Coordinates traffic services memoranda and maintains records;
• Maintains contact with other departmental and outside officials regarding projects;
• May assist agents of higher grade with investigations;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of principles and practices of highway engineering as applied to construction, reconstruction, maintenance, drainage or traffic;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, specifications, regulations and statutes;
• Conduct investigations;
• Prepare charts and graphs;
• Utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of field work in highway construction, reconstruction, maintenance and/or drainage projects or traffic control studies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the inspection of highway construction, reconstruction, maintenance and/or drainage projects or traffic control studies.
• NOTE: For state employees this is interpreted at or above the level of Transportation General Supervisor (Maintenance) (Bridge)
• Transportation General Supervisor (Signs and Markings)
• Transportation District Electrical Supervisor
• Transportation Engineer 1
• Transportation Maintenance Planner 1
• Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Highway Maintenance) (Bridge Maintenance) (Electrical Maintenance) (Tree Maintenance) (Signs and Markings)
• Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance)
• Transportation Landscape Designer 1
• Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical) or Transportation Maintainer 4

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training in engineering 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.
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with principles and practices of trench excavation, roadway restoration, utility construction and traffic signal installation.
• Up to date with the Encroachment Permit Manual, Highway Design Manual and related regulations and statutes.
• Experience supervising multiple contractors on varied job sites.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineered plans.
• Experience and knowledge of various Department software applications.

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.