Transportation Supervising Rail Officer (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Newington, CT

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is accepting applications for a Transportation Supervising Rail Officer, Rail Design, opportunity within the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rail Design in Newington, CT. This position is eligible for telework after successful completion of the working test period, in accordance with the Telework Policy. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office. The Transportation Supervising Rail Officer will be responsible for leading the Office of Rail Signal and Communications section and the Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS) section. This position requires a highly experienced and technically proficient supervisor capable of managing and overseeing complex rail systems across multiple rail lines within the state. The role demands exceptional leadership, project management, and technical expertise to ensure the successful execution of critical infrastructure projects. CTDOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus and 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.

Requirements

Eight (8) years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad-related organization.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included responsibility for the planning and execution of large, complex rail transportation projects and/or programs.
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of railroad functions in one or more of the following specialized areas: operations, rail equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering and capital products, finance or administration
Considerable interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Considerable ability to analyze complex rail problems and recommend solutions
Ability to plan, organize and supervise projects and reports
Ability to plan and organize budgets
Ability to understand, analyze and interpret agreements, rules, laws and regulations
Ability to utilize computer software
Supervisory ability

Nice To Haves

Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering.
Experience in railroad planning, design, construction, or railroad-related activities.
Experience managing or supervising staff working in multiple areas.
Experience enforcing policies and directives.
Experience with the contract development process, and administrative and financial controls with respect to railroad plans, contracts, projects, and reports.
Experience with Bluebeam, Compass, and Microsoft Office 365 including scheduling meetings, managing data, composing correspondence, report writing, and tracking work.
Experience in developing relationships with stakeholders.
Experience in identifying problems, researching solutions, making decisions, and verifying the accuracy of the decision.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, operations, and administrative staff, to support project delivery and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff
Provides staff training and assistance
Conducts performance evaluations
Determines priorities and plans section work
Establishes and maintains section procedures
Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
Prepares reports and correspondence
Develops findings and makes recommendations based on completed staff work
Provides final review for accuracy and conformance with policy, procedures and standards
Supervises the development and/or implementation of comprehensive programs, projects, and activities for rail transportation involving operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, property management, administration or finance relating to rail activities
Develops and coordinates the preparation of various documents which may include technical reports, train operation schedules, service contracts, service and non-service related agreements including leases, licenses and easements, equipment procurement, maintenance, service cycles and specifications, construction schedules, project contracts, force account agreements, construction methods, design functions, project budgets, material specifications, audit schedules, financial contracts, budgets and analyses, grant applications, quarterly reports and other administrative instruments
Oversees interpretation and coordination of contracts, agreements and/or Federal Railroad Regulations and Connecticut General Statutes to railroads and local, regional, State and Federal agencies
Supervises preparation of materials for legislative, informational and public hearings
Makes presentations
Performs related duties as required to support the overall goals and objectives of the Office of Rail Signal and Communications and Office of Rail Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS)