<p>Introduction</p> <p>The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), invites its experienced agency employees to apply for a Transportation Supervising Rail Officer in the Bureau of Public Transportation.</p> <p>CONTINUE TO ENJOY</p> <ul> <li>Our State Employee Benefits Overview page! </li><li>Working at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. </li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities. </li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees. </li><li>Working for 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 Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024! </li></ul> <p>POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</p> <ul> <li>Monday - Friday. </li><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week. </li><li>First Shift. </li><li>This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy, which can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on-site. </li><li>P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit. </li><li>Location: Newington. </li></ul> <p>THE ROLE</p> <p>The Transportation Supervising Rail Officer plays a critical leadership role within the CTDOT Office of Rail Project Concepts and Capital Planning Unit, overseeing the development, coordination, and implementation of complex rail infrastructure projects essential to enhancing and maintaining Connecticut's passenger and freight rail systems. This individual ensures that proposed projects align with the agency's strategic goals, federal and state funding programs, and long-term transportation plans. The role is vital in delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective capital projects that support CTDOT's mission.</p> <p>As the lead for the Rail Project Concepts and Capital Planning Unit, the Transportation Supervising Rail Officer is responsible for developing rail infrastructure projects at the planning and conceptual level. The unit supports a range of critical functions, including:</p> <ul> <li>Capital planning </li><li>Track outage planning </li><li>Northeast Corridor Commission initiatives </li><li>Railroad operations and fleet procurement initiatives </li></ul> <p>In addition, the Transportation Supervising Rail Officer oversees and coordinates all railroad-related projects within the Department's Capital Program. This includes work on the New Haven Main Line, New Canaan Branch Line, Danbury Branch Line, Waterbury Branch Line, Shore Line East, and the Hartford Line. The officer supervises, recommends, and directs capital programs to maintain a state of good repair and improve railroad infrastructure, while also providing oversight of Amtrak and Metro-North capital planning and coordination efforts.</p> <p>ABOUT US</p> <p>As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five district bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal 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. Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking here!</p> <p>Selection Plan</p> <p>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</p> <p>Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.</p> <p>BEFORE YOU APPLY:</p> <ul> <li>Meet Minimum Qualifications: 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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>AFTER YOU APPLY:</p> <ul> <li>Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). </li><li>Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! </li><li>Stay Connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. </li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. </li><li>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 www.ct.gov/ethics. </li></ul> <p>QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:</p> <p>Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!</p> <p>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</p> <p>In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation this class is accountable for supervising an operating unit of professional and support staff responsible for rail transportation programs, projects and activities or major rail transportation programs through railroad operating agents under contract to the State of Connecticut as designated operators of rail passenger and/or freight services.</p> <p>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</p> <ul> <li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; </li><li>Provides staff training and assistance; </li><li>Conducts performance evaluations; </li><li>Determines priorities and plans section work; </li><li>Establishes and maintains section procedures; </li><li>Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; </li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; </li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence; </li><li>Develops findings and makes recommendations based on completed staff work; </li><li>Provides final review for accuracy and conformance with policy, procedures and standards; </li><li>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; </li><li>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; </li><li>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; </li><li>Supervises preparation of materials for legislative, informational and public hearings; </li><li>Makes presentations; </li><li>Performs related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</p> <ul> <li> <p>Considerable knowledge of</p> </li><li> <p>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;</p> </li><li> <p>Considerable</p> </li><li> <p>interpersonal skills;</p> </li><li> <p>oral and written communication skills;</p> </li><li> <p>Considerable ability to</p> </li><li> <p>analyze complex rail problems and recommend solutions;</p> </li><li> <p>plan, organize and supervise projects and reports;</p> </li><li> <p>plan and organize budgets;</p> </li><li> <p>understand, analyze and interpret agreements, rules, laws and regulations;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to utilize computer software;</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory ability.</p> </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Eight (8) years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad-related organization.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</p> <p>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.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</p> <p>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 Bachelor's degree.</p> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Planning. </li><li>Experience in railroad planning, design, construction, or railroad-related activities. </li><li>Experience managing or supervising staff working in multiple areas. </li><li>Experience enforcing policies and directives. </li><li>Experience with capital planning, the contract development process, and administrative and financial controls with respect to railroad plans, contracts, projects, and reports. </li><li>Experience with Bluebeam, Compass, and Microsoft Office 365 including scheduling meetings, managing data, composing correspondence, report writing, and tracking work. </li><li>Experience in developing relationships with stakeholders. </li><li>Experience in identifying problems, researching solutions, making decisions, and verifying the accuracy of the decision. </li></ul> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.</p> <p>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</p> <p>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.</p>