Transportation Incident Liaison
Hartford County, CT - USA
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This position provides technical and administrative support to Maintenance management by researching and coordinating claims arising from roadway conditions maintenance activities state equipment highway infrastructure and work performed by Maintenance forces.
The position requires a strong understanding of highway maintenance operations and the ability to evaluate claims and complaints within the context of actual Maintenance practices responsibilities work activities and available records.
- Monday - Friday
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Location: Rocky Hill CT
- 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.
As one of Connecticuts largest State agencies the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3300 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.
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In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed abovefor 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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- Performs professional duties in planning highway maintenance projects;
- Conducts field reviews of proposed projects determines needs and recommends improvements;
- Prepares plans specifications and estimates for funding approval requests;
- Prepares capital requirement programs and tolls and concessions work;
- Schedules projects to meet highway and bridge maintenance needs within available funding manpower and time frame limits;
- Analyzes costs production commitments and requirements in order to improve work methods management techniques and equipment;
- Oversees Maintenance Management System;
- Reviews contracts proposals and specifications for materials equipment and contractual services;
- Coordinates review of maintenance agreements;
- Formulates project memoranda;
- Submits work order requests;
- Reviews project changes prepares modification requests and maintains financial accounts;
- Reviews accuracy of project records and ensures engineering work relative to safety improvements is completed;
- Prepares progress and status reports;
- Prepares purchase order contracts for vendor in place work;
- Assists in final field reviews prior to closing out of project;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Knowledge of
- highway-related maintenance methods materials and equipment;
- principles and methods of determining maintenance needs and preparing programs;
- basic civil engineering principles and practices;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- read and interpret plans and drawings;
- understand and apply relevant statutes and policies pertaining to highway maintenance;
- utilize computer software.
- 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 Bachelors degree.
- For state employees experience as a Transportation District Services Agent 2 Transportation General Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) (Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) or Transportation District Electrical Supervisor may be substituted for the General Experience.
- For state employees one (1) year of experience as a Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 Transportation District Services Agent 1 Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) in Highway Maintenance or Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.
- For state employees two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Landscape Designer 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.
- Experience working in highway maintenance transportation operations public works construction roadway infrastructure or a related operational environment
- Experience researching highway maintenance activities using work orders service requests equipment records maintenance management systems inspection records or other operational documentation
- Experience investigating claims complaints property damage allegations or customer concerns involving roadway conditions or maintenance operations
- Experience coordinating with Maintenance supervisors field personnel contractors municipalities utilities or other stakeholders to research and resolve operational issues
- Experience preparing written reports correspondence summaries or responses involving highway maintenance activities claims or customer complaints
- Experience organizing and tracking multiple claims complaints or operational assignments requiring research documentation follow-up and adherence to deadlines
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
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.
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