Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 (40 Hour)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut�Department of Transportation (DOT)�is now accepting applications from�agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintenance Planner 1, in our Newington Headquarters, supporting our Statewide Repair Facilities!�\r\n\r\n\r\nCONTINUE TO ENJOY\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees\r\n 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!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Full Time, 40 hours per week\r\n Monday - Friday\r\n First shift\r\n Eligible for hybrid schedule once working test period is completed\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTHE ROLE\r\nThe Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 (Repair) plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Equipment Repair Division, reporting directly to the Equipment Repair Manager and Assistant Supervisor.�\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position serves as a central resource for contract and vendor management, procurement, asset tracking, and fleet administration by preparing purchase orders, managing inventory and asset records in AssetWorks, reviewing contracts and specifications, coordinating P-Card requests, and maintaining motor vehicle files through closure.�\r\n\r\n\r\nWorking collaboratively with the Equipment Repair team, the Maintenance Planner helps ensure efficient and consistent operations across all facilities while leveraging knowledge of fleet management systems, telematics, equipment specifications, safety and environmental regulations, and Microsoft Office applications to support departmental goals and operational excellence.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS�\r\nCandidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.\r\n\r\n\r\nOUR MISSION�\r\n\r\nAs one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLearn more about our mission, vision, and values.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

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.�\r\n\r\n\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\n\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.��\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location: 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.�\r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.�\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).���\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.\r\n\r\n

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

\r\n\r\n 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;\r\n During construction projects, attends pre-construction meetings and semifinal inspections as a maintenance representative;\r\n Develops plans and estimates;�\r\n Forecasts labor, equipment and material needs;\r\n Prepares work schedules;\r\n Reviews permit applications and drafts agreements;\r\n Provides assistance to operations personnel;\r\n Investigates liability claims and complaints;\r\n Performs research directed to improve operational methods and supervisory techniques and increase equipment efficiency;\r\n Performs field reviews of state agency roadway work requests;\r\n Reviews funding and coding for projects;\r\n Reviews contracts for compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations;\r\n May supervise complex repairs to roadways and structures;\r\n May review estimates and utility adjustments with municipalities;\r\n May review state property for lease or release and determine maintenance needs;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n highway maintenance and construction methods and materials;\r\n principles and practices of determining maintenance needs and preparing maintenance programs;\r\n engineering principles and practices;\r\n \r\n \r\n Skills\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n read and interpret engineering drawings;\r\n understand and apply relevant statutes and policies pertaining to highway maintenance;\r\n utilize computer software\r\n organize;\r\n \r\n \r\n Supervisory ability.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nFor State Employees:\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Landscape Designer 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.\r\n Three (3) years of experience as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Bridge Maintenance) (Electric Maintenance) (Highway Maintenance) (Signs and Marking) (Tree Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.\r\n 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.\r\n Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience and knowledge with Contract/Vendor Management: Ability to source, read, and interpret federal, state, and local compliance requirements, vendor services, and outsourcing agreements\r\n Experience and knowledge with fleet terminology and understanding equipment components to accurately write detailed specifications\r\n Experience in Fleet Management Software��\r\n Experience in telematics and ability to interpret data from GPS\r\n Experience and knowledge with state/federal safety & environmental regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations\r\n Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196\r\nof the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of\r\npositions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single\r\ntitle for administrative purposes.� As\r\nsuch, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or\r\nresponsibility.\r\n