Transportation Transit Manager (Bus Facilities and Technology) Job at State of Connecticut - Department of Transportation
State of Connecticut - Department of Transportation Newington, CT
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has a Transportation Transit Manager position to lead the Department’s Bus Facility Electrification Program and Bus Technology Program in the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Transit and Ridesharing. With the impacts of climate change being felt around the world, the State of Connecticut has committed to full electrification of bus transit and will transition diesel buses to battery-electric buses as the current fleet is replaced. Benefits of this change include reduced fuel consumption, vehicle emissions, and noise pollution.
The successful candidate will lead a unit in a fast-paced environment that will oversee the electrification of bus facilities across the state and manage new bus technology programs.
You’ll provide oversight and coordination of these programs with statewide impact and make decisions based on many variables which directly impact the outcome of the program.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Competitive starting salary, excellent State benefits package including health and dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan options, alternate work schedule options, hybrid (office/telework) opportunities for some positions, professional development and tuition reimbursement, mentoring by experienced, licensed professionals, and a culture that promotes work-life balance!
Selection Plan
To Apply:
- In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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- The immediate vacancies are listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, the State of Connecticut is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Hayley Newhouse at Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov or (860) 986-6918.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation, this class is accountable for directing staff responsible for rail and transit operations, facilities, and infrastructure.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Manages and directs staff and operations of large scale public transportation programs; coordinates, plans, and manages unit activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations; evaluates staff; prepares division budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside division who might impact on program activities; directs implementation of public transit programs to assure adequate levels of service; directs participation with federal, state, regional, and local officials and agencies as well as general public and special interest groups; directs and reviews public transportation programs to determine consistency with department goals, objectives, policies and programs; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of contemporary techniques, concepts and procedures employed in field of public transportation administration; knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communications skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Nine (9) years of experience in planning, engineering or operations phases of a large scale transportation system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity with responsibility for planning, implementing or coordinating public transportation activities.
Note: For state employees, supervisory capacity will be interpreted at or above the level of Transportation Supervising Planner, Transportation Supervising Engineer, or Transportation Supervising Rail Officer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience or the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience in leading the development of new projects and programs including preferably Battery Electric Buses
- Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems and Information Technology for transit systems
- Experience with larger scale construction projects, preferably the design and construction of Transit facilities
- Experience with facility management of large-scale building (50,000 SF)
- Experience developing and mentoring staff
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