Transportation Planner 2

Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour) Recruitment #260105-8876FE-001 Location Newington, CT Date Opened 1/7/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $87,546 - $126,001/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 1/14/2026 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits Introduction The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), is accepting applications for Transportation Planner 2 for the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rail, Capital Planning in Newington, CT. WHAT WE OFFER Our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. 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! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Monday - Friday Full Time, 40 hours per week First shift Location: Newington P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unitThis 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 Transportation Planner 2 – Office of Rail, Capital Planning is responsible for leading and supporting statewide rail capital planning activities within the Connecticut Department of Transportation. This position develops, evaluates, and prioritizes passenger and freight rail projects, ensuring coordination across CTDOT bureaus, partner agencies, and federal programs such as FRA Corridor ID and NEC Commission initiatives. The role emphasizes multimodal integration, data-driven decision making, and alignment with the Department’s long-range strategic goals. This position is responsible for advanced planning and analysis of Connecticut’s passenger and freight rail capital program, supporting the development, evaluation, and prioritization of projects within CTDOT’s Office of Rail. The Transportation Planner 2 (Capital Planning) serves as a working lead and subject matter expert on rail infrastructure planning, federal program coordination, and long-range investment strategy development for rail corridors in Connecticut. Examples of Duties Include: Lead or coordinate capital planning studies, including identification, scoping, and justification of new or upgraded rail projects (stations, bridges, track, rolling stock, and yard facilities). Develop and manage planning documentation supporting the Rail Capital Program, including reports, cost estimates, schedules, phasing, and funding strategy. Assist with preparation of federal funding applications (FRA Corridor ID, FSP-NEC, BIL/IIJA grants, etc.) and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with federal guidelines. Support multimodal planning initiatives integrating rail with highway, bus, and active transportation networks. Review consultant studies, service development plans, and feasibility analyses to align with CTDOT goals and federal requirements. Collaborate with the Project Concepts and Design units to transition projects from planning to design. Participate in coordination with Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad, FRA, FTA, NEC Commission, and regional MPOs regarding service planning, capital improvement prioritization, and funding allocations. Develop maps, reports, presentations, and data analyses illustrating rail system performance, capacity constraints, and investment opportunities. Lead or assist in maintaining the CTDOT Rail Capital Planning Database and contribute to the annual Transportation Capital Plan and Time for CT program updates. Represent the Office of Rail at interagency working groups, legislative hearings, and public information sessions. YOUR CAREER WITH US Learn more about our Transportation Planners here ABOUT DOT The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is 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 are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here. Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee! Selection Plan Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 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 by the closing date on the job posting. 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. 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. 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 [email protected]. 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. 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. AFTER YOU APPLY: 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). 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! 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. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. 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. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 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 Jasmyn Raymond at [email protected]. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! 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; Skillsinterpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability todevelop 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. Apply tot his job