Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau of Public Transportation; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

On-site fitness center

EV charging

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT) seeks a Transportation Planner 2 in Newington, CT. This role leads transit plans and studies, coordinates with CTtransit and independent districts, and synthesizes data for analysis and reporting.

The unit delivers planning support, prepares NTD submissions, develops visualizations, and presents findings to stakeholders. Telework may be possible after probation, with on-site work required initially.

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional experience in transportation planning.
• One year of coordinating complex planning projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related fields preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license may be required per Special Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work.
• Provides staff training and assistance.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultants and outside officials.
• Prepares reports, studies and surveys in compliance with standards.

Skills

Planning theory

Environmental planning

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Data visualization

Analytical ability

Education

Public Administration

Urban Planning

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for a�Transportation Planner 2 position within the�Planning and Data Analysis Unit in the Bureau of Public Transportation in Newington, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all 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!
• We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.

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 found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office

THE ROLE

The Planning and Data Analysis Unit provides essential analytical and planning support to the Bureau’s transit programs and operations. The Unit’s work ensures that transit services are effectively planned, performance is monitored, and investments are strategically targeted to meet statewide mobility needs.

The Unit is responsible for:

• Transit planning and service analysis
• Developing and maintaining mapping and geospatial resources
• Coordinating data collection activities
• Producing accurate, timely reports to guide decision making
• Preparing required submissions to the Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Database (NTD)
• Conducting systemwide and corridor level transit studies such as the Statewide Bus Study
• Developing statewide programs including the Bus Stop Enhancement Program�

The Transportation Planner 2 position:

• Leads development of transit plans and studies, including direction and oversight of consultant work
• Coordinates with CTtransit branded service providers and independent transit districts on planning initiatives, performance reporting, program development, and compliance with federal and state requirements�
• Supports development of service plans, route evaluations, and operational improvements in coordination with internal and external partners�
• Synthesizes data from multiple sources, integrating datasets to enable extraction, validation, analysis, and visualization
• Prepares National Transit Database submissions and other routine performance reports, conducting data analysis and developing visualizations to draw conclusions and provide actionable insights
• Produces technical analyses and written reports to meet federal and state reporting requirements and support internal decision‑making
• Develops and delivers presentations, facilitates meetings, and participates in public hearings and other stakeholder meetings
• Performs related duties as required���

Career progression pathway within the State of Connecticut, starting with Transportation Planner 2, (current opening), advancing to Supervising Transportation Planner, and ending with Many more opportunities available! �A slogan on the left reads ‘Make It Here in your career. Your future as a Transportation Planner 2 has limitless opportunities.'

Learn more about our Transportation Planners here (Opens in a New Window)

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five 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.

Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here.

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 lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in transportation planning studies, programs and related activities.

Examples of Duties

Working Lead 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 outside officials regarding unit office policies and standards;
• Prepares correspondence;
• Performs related duties as required.

Advanced Level:

• Performs complex 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 contracts;
• 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 make presentations at legislative or public hearings;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices and methodologies;
• Knowledge of environmental considerations involved in transportation planning;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process;
• Forecast trends based upon empirical data;
• Comprehend and interpret laws and regulations;
• Analytical ability;
• Lead ability.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Seven (7) years of professional experience in transportation engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning.

Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience

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.

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 related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban or Regional Planning, Urban and Community Studies, Geography, Data Science, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
• Experience with project management, including consultant oversight and contract administration
• Experience in public transportation planning or operations
• Experience in data collection, data management, databases, data analysis, and data visualization�
• Experience reviewing complex documents and data, deriving insights, and forming conclusions
• Experience producing technical and written reports using effective organization and clarity
• Experience working collaboratively within a team, with other technical disciplines, and with external groups or stakeholders

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.

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.