Transportation Rail Officer FE

Introduction

Are you a current Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). looking to advance your career within the agency? If so, we encourage you to read below & apply today! The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation  invites its qualified agency employees to apply for our Transportation Rail Officer 1 position in the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rail. This is an entry level position in the Property Management Section based in New Haven, CT.

• Monday - Friday, Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Location:
  
  New Haven
• In the P‑4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit
• Position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy.

The duties for the Transportation Rail Officer 1 will involve working with the Department of Transportation team on the direct oversight of contracted partners for operation and maintenance of 50 rail station/facility properties and rail lines located throughout the state of Connecticut. This position requires working in a dynamic environment, including a combination of in‑office and off‑site field inspection and travel via train and motor vehicle.

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.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of Connecticut employee of the agency listed above, who has worked for the state 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.

The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation this class is accountable for assisting in the conduct of rail transportation programs, projects and activities in one or more of the specialized areas of operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, capital projects, finance and administration.

Assists in the development and/or implementation of projects and activities for rail transportation involving operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, administration or finance related to rail activities; assists in the preparation of various documents that may include technical reports, train operating schedules, service contracts, service and non‑service related agreements including leases, licenses and easements, equipment procurements, maintenance, service cycles and specifications, construction schedules, project contracts, force account agreements, construction methods, design functions, project budgets, material specifications, audit schedules, financial contracts or reviews, grant applications, quarterly reports and other administrative instruments;

collects and analyzes data and develops findings based on the analysis; monitors and reviews rail operational and/or budgetary activities for conformance with terms and conditions of the agreements or contracts; coordinates activities and projects with local, regional, state and federal agencies; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of railroad functions in operations, rail equipment, rail construction, rail maintenance, engineering, capital projects, finance or administration; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to collect, organize and analyze data and to formulate conclusions; monitor and review project status and to report on progress; understand…