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Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)


Job Location:

Newington, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 132381 - 132381
Posted: 21 August 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Planning and Data Analysis Unit is seeking candidates with experience in data analysis technical planning and stakeholder coordination. Ideal candidates will be skilled in interpreting and visualizing transit data applying analytical methods to support planning decisions managing complex datasets and collaborating with internal and external partners to advance service planning.

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 Womens 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 Bureaus transit programs and operations. The Units work ensures that transit services are effectively planned performance is monitored and investments are strategically targeted to meet statewide mobility needs.
The Unitis 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 Administrations 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 decisionmaking
  • 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.

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

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Selection Plan
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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;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • 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 Bachelors degree.
  • A Masters degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • A Bachelors or Masters 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 formulating 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 Operators 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.

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