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Transportation District Services Agent 2 (40 Hour)


Job Location:

Hartford County, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 79889 - 115363
Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) invites its qualified agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation District Services Agent 2 in our District 1 Special Services Section in Rocky Hill CT. This position is open to current DOT employees.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
THE ROLE
The Transportation District Services Agent 2 will beresponsible for independently performing a full range of tasks in the inspection of work performed under permit or of road conditions involving traffic regulatory measures which also involves lead responsibilities directing lower-level staff in the performance of their duties.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Applicantswill be required to possess a valid drivers license and to travel to all locations throughout District 2 area.

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR LICENSE NUMBER AND EXPIRATION DATE ARE ADDED TO THE LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

ABOUT US
As one of Connecticuts largest State agencies DOT employs approximately 3300 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.
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.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
  • 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.
  • 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 on the job posting.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • 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.

    AFTER YOU APPLY:

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    • The immediate vacancy is listed above however applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    • 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 employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.

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      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 acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in investigations of road conditions issuance of construction permits or other traffic regulatory measures.
      EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

      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 staffs and other outside officials regarding unit office policies and standards;
      • Prepares reports and correspondence;
      • Performs related duties as required.

      ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL

      • Investigates requests for encroachment permits on work affecting state highway rights of way;
      • Coordinates permit investigations to incorporate specifications of units affected;
      • Confers with contractors engineers property owners and others concerning construction and rights of way plans;
      • Checks agreements applications forms collateral permits and related documents for accuracy and sufficiency;
      • Recommends and writes permits for work to be done;
      • Investigates traffic complaints;
      • Conducts surveys and investigates major traffic generators including rotary installations traffic signals channelizing islands turning movements hazardous locations and fatal accident sites;
      • Compiles and analyzes traffic statistics and makes recommendations;
      • Prepares detailed technical reports graphical and tabular data and charts to support recommendations;
      • Recommends detours and alternate routes;
      • Conducts site inventory of road signs;
      • Attends public hearings pertaining to traffic control;
      • Performs related duties as required.
      KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
      • Knowledge of
        • relevant agency policies and procedures;
        • relevant state and federal laws statutes and regulations;
        • basic principles and practices of highway engineering as applied to construction reconstruction maintenance and survey;
      • Considerable
        • interpersonal skills;
        • oral and written communication skills;
      • Ability to
        • read and interpret plans maps specifications regulations and statutes;
        • conduct technical research and prepare technical reports charts and graphs;
        • utilize computer software;
        • lead.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
      Six (6) years of field work in highway construction reconstruction maintenance and/or drainage projects or traffic control studies.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

      Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the inspection of complex highway construction reconstruction maintenance and/or drainage projects or traffic control studies.

      NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation General Supervisor (Maintenance) (Bridge Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) Transportation District Electrical Supervisor Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Highway Maintenance) (Bridge Maintenance) (Electric Maintenance) (Tree Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) or Transportation Landscape Designer 1.

      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 Bachelors degree.
      • For state employees one (1) year of experience at the level of a Transportation District Services Agent 1 or Transportation Engineer 1 in the inspection of roadway construction and/or maintenance reconstruction or performing traffic engineering may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      • Experience and knowledge with all aspects of the Encroachment Permit review process.
      • Experience with the various programs and software used in the permitting process.
      • Experience resolving conflicts with developers consultants contractors and property owners.
      • Experience with various manuals and regulations utilized in the permitting process.
      • Experience communicating with a diverse population through phone email and face-to-face interactions.
      • Experience and knowledge on the different responsibilities of various units within the agency as they relate to the permitting process.
      • Experience enforcing all relevant Federal and State regulations and agency policies.
      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.

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