Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And Related)

State Of Connecticut • Newington, CT

392d • $55,328 - $76,156

About The Position

The Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering and Related) position is an entry-level role within the Department of Transportation, focusing on transportation planning and intergovernmental affairs. The role involves facilitating coordination with various planning organizations and local officials to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations in transportation planning processes. This position is designed for individuals interested in building relationships and contributing to critical transportation planning efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Regional or Urban Planning, Political Science, Public Administration, or a similar field.
• Experience or training in project or program solicitation, screening, and selection through coursework, work experience, or internships.
• Experience or training in reviewing, analyzing, and commenting on plans and/or reports through coursework, work experience, or internships.
• Experience or training with contemporary transportation issues, policies, and practices through coursework, work experience, or internships.
• Experience or training with communication and public presentation skills through coursework, work experience, or internships.
• Experience or training with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and GIS software through coursework, work experience, or internships.
• Experience working collaboratively within a team and with external groups through coursework, work experience, or internships.
• Experience meeting deadlines and utilizing organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training in public administration or related fields.
• Familiarity with federal transportation planning processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oversight of the COGs/MPOs development of federal transportation planning processes including UPWPs, MTPs, and PIPs.
• Function as a CTDOT liaison with COG/MPOs and municipalities to ensure clear communication on transportation programs and projects.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with federal planning requirements.
• Assist in the review and approval of MPO/COG invoices.
• Assist in overseeing the selection, screening, and completion of MPO/COG planning studies.
• Aid in managing planning studies included in the UPWPs.
• Assist in overseeing the selection, screening, and completion of CMAQ and TAP projects.
• Assist with the coordination of monthly and quarterly COG Coordination meetings.
• Participate in conferences, webinars, and meetings, including in-person meetings with various stakeholders.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• Eligibility for telework after successful completion of the working test period.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees