Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)

Description

• Performs complex tasks and assignments in developing, coordinating and reviewing transportation planning programs;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Oversees and participates in corridor studies;
• Reviews consultants’ work;
• Prepares and reviews reports, studies and surveys in compliance with department standards and needs and state and federal laws and regulations;
• develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process;
• Participate in coordination with Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad, FRA, FTA, NEC Commission, and regional MPOs regarding service planning, capital improvement prioritization, and funding allocations.
• Collaborate with the Project Concepts and Design units to transition projects from planning to design.
• forecast trends based upon empirical data;
• Recommends, coordinates or participates in transportation demonstration projects;
• Support multimodal planning initiatives integrating rail with highway, bus, and active transportation networks.
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• Assist with preparation of federal funding applications (FRA Corridor ID, FSP-NEC, BIL/IIJA grants, etc.) and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
• Represent the Office of Rail at interagency working groups, legislative hearings, and public information sessions.
• Review consultant studies, service development plans, and feasibility analyses to align with CTDOT goals and federal requirements.
• Coordinates activities or projects with local, regional, state and federal agencies, consultants and stakeholders as required;
• Prepares correspondence;
• Investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects;
• As assigned by a supervisor, distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work;
• Lead or assist in maintaining the CTDOT Rail Capital Planning Database and contribute to the annual Transportation Capital Plan and Time for CT program updates.
• 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;
• Participates in preparation and negotiation of agreements and contracts;
• Develop and manage planning documentation supporting the Rail Capital Program, including reports, cost estimates, schedules, phasing, and funding strategy.
• Lead or coordinate capital planning studies, including identification, scoping, and justification of new or upgraded rail projects (stations, bridges, track, rolling stock, and yard facilities).
• May make presentations at legislative or public hearings;
• Develop maps, reports, presentations, and data analyses illustrating rail system performance, capacity constraints, and investment opportunities.

Requirements

• Project management skills including scope development, invoicing, scheduling, cost estimating, and interagency coordination.
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• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• 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.
• First shift
• Knowledge of environmental considerations involved in transportation planning;
• A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• oral and written communication skills;
• comprehend and interpret laws and regulations;
• Analytical ability;
• Experience collaborating with and reporting to federal oversight agencies.
• interpersonal skills;
• Experience coordinating with external stakeholders such as municipalities and MPOs.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Experience coordinating rail or transit projects with other transportation modes and with construction.
• Ability to
• Analytical and presentation skills; ability to synthesize technical information for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Lead ability.
• 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.
• Experience in rail or transit capital project planning, including the development of feasibility studies, master plans, and service plans.
• Considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices and methodologies;

Benefits

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance