Connecticut Careers Trainee​/Transportation Planner ; Highway Safety Motorcycle Program

Connecticut Careers Trainee – Transportation Planner 1

Highway Safety Motorcycle Program

Location:

Newington, CT. Opened: 12/26/2025. Close Date: 01/02/2026. Salary: $55,328 – $76,156/year.

Job Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week. Reports to a Transportation Supervising Planner or higher.

Position benefits:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• Department of Transportation Headquarters in Newington, CT.
• Telework eligibility after successful completion of a working test period.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday.
• P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.

The Role

This entry level position supports the Motorcycle Safety program and other safety programs in the Highway Safety Office.

Examples of Duties

• Assist with review and approval of grant applications.
• Assist with processing of HSO grants, community college proposals, and reimbursement claims.
• Assist with project monitoring, review activities, and documentation.
• Conduct field monitoring of motorcycle ranges for safety compliance.
• Update Department of Motor Vehicles database for motorcycle endorsements.
• Support Program Manager with recruiting and training rider coaches, and oversee training sites.
• Participate in virtual conferences, webinars, and meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Meeting experience and training requirements of the target classification at completion of the training program.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Ability to acquire required knowledge and skill, evaluate and solve problems, read and interpret data, and use computer software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field (e.g., planning, engineering, public administration).
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License with an M - Motorcycle endorsement.
• Experience or training in project management, grant processing, data queries and analysis.
• Experience in technical writing and editing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Salary Information

First year of training:
Bachelor's degree and/or qualifying experience: FS 15 Step 1 ($55,328/year). Master's degree: FS 15 Step 2 ($57,320/year). Second year of training:
General rate: FS 15 Step 5 ($63,306/year).

About Connecticut DOT

DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. Our mission is to provide a safe, accessible, and efficient multimodal transportation network.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.