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*Message sent from a system outside of UConn.* CTDOT is hiring for a Connecticut Careers Trainee (CCT) / Transportation Planner I Position with a focus on Data Analytics and GIS. Please see below for more information on this great opportunity! The link to the JobAps listing is here: Connecticut Careers Trainee / Transportation Planner I<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobapscloud.com%2FCT%2Fsup%2Fbulpreview.asp%3FR1%3D200825%26R2%3D1993FS%26R3%3D001&data=02%7C01%7CCTGIS-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C93b85d57c12347be8e1b08d84e0aa437%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637345154894236136&sdata=X2gNAqd%2FHdIhM4F6WixUBOZ1HPHeDLH9zkdLyibIJD8%3D&reserved=0> Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And Related ) (40 Hour) Target Class Transportation Planner 1 Recruitment #200825-1993FS-001 Location Newington, CT Date Opened 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AM Salary $50,122- $68,992/year *See salary note below Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 9/2/2020 11:59:00 PM Go Back<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobapscloud.com%2FCT%2Fsup%2Fbulpreview.asp%3FR1%3D200825%26R2%3D1993FS%26R3%3D001&data=02%7C01%7CCTGIS-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C93b85d57c12347be8e1b08d84e0aa437%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637345154894246130&sdata=JewCk91Sc%2Bqjv1pUm27GyzmvoQRJpPgymc4qkdVO884%3D&reserved=0> Apply<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobapscloud.com%2FCT%2Fsup%2Fbulpreview.asp%3FR1%3D200825%26R2%3D1993FS%26R3%3D001%23ClickToApply&data=02%7C01%7CCTGIS-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C93b85d57c12347be8e1b08d84e0aa437%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637345154894246130&sdata=jhFqVLX6IaOSBWtnJhDaLN2ucGgcYMdAfNY4Bzv48DM%3D&reserved=0> View Benefits<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fportal.ct.gov%2FDAS%2FsmART%2FGeneral-Employee-Benefits&data=02%7C01%7CCTGIS-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C93b85d57c12347be8e1b08d84e0aa437%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637345154894246130&sdata=FuIg98zna83oC7HC0tqo4dmXfzra0548x6COqqamf%2F4%3D&reserved=0> INTRODUCTION [cid:[log in to unmask]] The State of Connecticut <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themuse.com%2Fprofiles%2Fstateofconnecticut&data=02%7C01%7CCTGIS-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C93b85d57c12347be8e1b08d84e0aa437%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637345154894246130&sdata=jFMLybCWCToIxll6s3XdYp93gSFpo4yK3TJNfXTAOGI%3D&reserved=0> Department of Transportation (DOT<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ct.gov%2Fdot%2Fsite%2Fdefault.asp&data=02%7C01%7CCTGIS-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C93b85d57c12347be8e1b08d84e0aa437%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637345154894246130&sdata=9%2FN1RbokCzE0h0IlhqoUBAE5tjfWA%2FdSu38L33lw6C8%3D&reserved=0>) invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Connecticut Careers Trainee, with a target class of Transportation Planner 1<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobapscloud.com%2FCT%2Fspecs%2Fclassspecdisplay.asp%3FClassNumber%3D8875FS%26R1%3D%26R3%3D&data=02%7C01%7CCTGIS-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C93b85d57c12347be8e1b08d84e0aa437%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637345154894246130&sdata=StCuLX7zAmLjUQbfeZsYe9CHSu6nPhre6pWG4QJRYQE%3D&reserved=0> within the Bureau of Policy & Planning, Roadway Information Systems Section, Enterprise GIS Unit. This newly created unit is integral to the development and continued support of the Department's Transportation Enterprise Data (TED) Management System, an innovative data architecture and set of business processes for managing data in an enterprise fashion. It will provide our internal and external customers with a shared and integrated communal data experience from a common data platform while ensuring high quality, managed, authoritative data is consistently available and treated as the high value Department asset it is. Additionally, the Enterprise GIS Unit is the Department's lead unit tasked with developing data analytics and visualization services for the rest of the Agency. With data now more potentially accessible and retrievable than ever, the need for data analytics specialists to harvest and interpret this data for broad agency-wide use and application is paramount. The Department is looking to continue to strengthen its knowledge and expertise in support of an Enterprise approach to data analytics. By enhancing data analytics capabilities, the Department will be well positioned to leverage existing and developing datasets to analyze, visualize, and interpret critical transportation information to support the overall mission and core business processes of a modern State DOT. Recent transportation authorization acts, MAP-21 and the FAST Act, require that State Departments of Transportation establish and implement "performance-based" and "data-driven" decision making. In order to be "performance-based" and "data-driven", the Department must collect and analyze data, establish goals that support the national and state transportation objectives, and develop systematic methodologies to monitor our progress towards meeting those objectives. All these needs require the ability to functionally work with "big data", something the Enterprise GIS Unit, in constant communication and collaboration with CTDOT's Information Technology section, is tasked with helping to support, specifically related to geospatial data. The DOT offers a competitive starting salary and excellent State benefits package including health/dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan, alternate work schedule options and a multitude of other benefits. We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and ample free parking. We are centrally located in Newington with easy access from major highways and by public transportation. This position is full time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit. Incumbents in this class may be required to work overtime and weekend hours and may be required to travel. Eligibility for promotion to the target classification of Transportation Planner 1 is earned upon successful completion of the training program. A candidate with a Bachelor's degree will serve a two (2) year training program. A candidate with a Master's Degree in civil engineering, transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning will serve a one (1) year training program. *Annual salaries are to be set as follows: $48,427 (Bachelor's degree); $50,171 (Master's degree); $55,410 (second year of training) SELECTION PLAN In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. This posting MAY require completion of additional referral questions (RQ's) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. Please regularly check your email for notifications. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration. Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account. Direct questions pertaining to this recruitment to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Reference #31063. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES This position will work under the supervision of a Transportation Planner 2 performing a variety of tasks to help meet overall Department goals related to enterprise data management, data analysis, and data visualization. They will play a critical role in the evolving development of data assets as well as the performance measurement of data assets to support data-driven decisions related to topics such as: safety analysis, project prioritization, return on investment, among others. This will include working with partners across all the Agency's Bureaus performing data analysis, visualization, and synthesis for Department customers so that the findings can be turned into actionable, easy to consume, recommendations. Overnight and weekend hours may be required, as well as traveling to and from work sites. Daily tasks include working along higher level staff in performing the following duties: * Working with bureau representatives, the TED team, IT, and within the DOT Enterprise GIS unit to identify opportunities to develop data and information products and solutions to support strategic decision making, program outcome assessments, cost benefit analysis, operational efficiencies, data visualization capabilities, and ad-hoc queries across the agency. * Working with business staff to recommend actionable business solutions and insights impacting agency goals and objectives; apply the results in a variety of formats accessible to non- technical staff, stakeholders, and decision makers. * Providing guidance to agency leaders regarding interpretation and applicability of findings in a business context (program effectiveness, resource allocation, efficiency improvements, data quality enhancements). * Working with data stakeholders in the TED enterprise ecosystem leverages data visualization and analysis tools (Power BI, Insights, Tableau) to advance business intelligence and timely knowledge flow for staff and senior management teams. * Analyzing data, deriving insights, formulating conclusions, and presenting results in a cohesive, intuitive and simple manner to business stakeholders, the TED team and senior management. * Examining data sets to determine the best analysis plan to address key business questions; identifies opportunities for significant improvements in data collection, validation, maintenance and access for data owners, stewards, and custodians. * Conducting statistical analysis to determine trends and significant relationships between data sets utilizing a range of analytical techniques (regression, correlation, cluster analysis, rolling averages, data mining, and machine learning) to deeper insights into relationships between data classes. * Working with data owners, stewards, and custodians to identify and develop relevant performance metrics for their core business processes. This will include assessments of the core data (for completeness, uniformity, timeliness, & accuracy) as well as the overall data model. * Performing and assisting with data management functions such as data cataloguing, business requirements gathering, process flow diagramming, and data gap analysis critical to developing fully integrated solutions. * Participating and contributing to the Department's Change Management and Data Governance teams as needed. * Guiding, contributing, and documenting work with other technical teams in the development, deployment, and application of prescriptive, descriptive, inferential, and diagnostic analysis. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Oral and written communication skills; ability to acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification; ability to understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic; ability to read, interpret and understand written material; ability to perform basic arithmetical computations; ability to interpret charts, graphs and tables; learning and reasoning ability; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public; ability to utilize computer software. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree. NOTE: 1. If the target job classification has a Substitution Allowed that requires the Bachelor's or Master's degree to be in a specific area(s), then these specific degree areas are required for appointment to the Connecticut Career Trainee classification. 2. Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Applicants with the following disciplines are preferred: Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Geographic Information Systems or Geography. 2. Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on modeling, data linkage, and statistics. 3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across diverse teams of engineers, planners, and financial administrators (among others) both internal to the Department as well as external partners. 4. Knowledge and experience using geospatial data management tools such as ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop Suite (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, etc.) ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and others. 5. Knowledge/Experience using statistical computer languages (e.g. R, Python, SQL, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets. 6. Knowledge / Experience working with and creating data architectures. 7. Knowledge and experience working with a wide variety of datasets and databases, including those containing a geospatial component. 8. Knowledge and experience working with a variety of data analysis, automation, and visualization software products including the ESRI suite of products (e.g. Insights, StoryMaps, etc.), Microsoft (PowerBI & PowerAutomate), and Safe Software (e.g. FME). 9. Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks. 10. Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques, concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) statistical computer languages (e.g. R, Python, SQL, etc.), and experience with applying models into real-world applications. 11. Excellent attention to detail, including the ability and patience to thoroughly quality check their own work as well as work performed by others. 12. Knowledge and experience with the unique concerns of a Government agency as it applies to data availability, policy constraints, and legal considerations. 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobapscloud.com%2FCT%2Fnewregpages%2Ftermsofuse.asp%3FRecruitNum1%3D200825%26RecruitNum2%3D1993FS%26RecruitNum3%3D001&data=02%7C01%7CCTGIS-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C93b85d57c12347be8e1b08d84e0aa437%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637345154894246130&sdata=LHjCtY8cp68DZfVU5LHooliunEM0MPISkHuMPvJkXMg%3D&reserved=0> Apply Online Gregory J Ciparelli Transportation Supervising Planner Enterprise GIS Unit (860) 594-2108 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (CTGIS-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all CT GIS Users. To change subscription settings or unsubscribe, visit http://s.uconn.edu/ctgisL.