Connecticut DOT
Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)
Travel Demand Modeler
Recruitment #240830-8876FE-001
Location
Newington, CT
Date Opened
9/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$87,546* – $126,001/year (*New to state service to start at minimum)
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
9/17/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you a team player who wishes to analyze and prepare support data for executive decision-makers in developing the best programs and plans for the future of our state transportation system?
If so, this opportunity may be for you!
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for a Transportation Planner 2 position in the Travel Demand and Air Quality Modeling Unit, in the Bureau of Policy and Planning.
The Travel Demand and Air Quality Modeling Unit is responsible for implementing the DOT’s Statewide Travel Demand Model, utilizing a suite of Cube software programs to estimate future travel, utilizing US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) MOVES software to simulate and forecast pollutant emissions, and for preparing, forecasting, and maintaining demographic and socioeconomic data for use within the models.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
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A healthy work-life balance to all employees
Professional growth and development opportunities
Work for a Forbes top company – ‘Forbes’: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 – State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
CTDOT has been 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:
First Shift
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
Location: DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT
P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit
This 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:
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for this opportunity to advance the statewide travel demand model capabilities to forecast various travel modes and vehicle miles of travel to support the DOT’s existing programs and plans, as well as new requirements of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This position reports directly to a Supervising Transportation Planner or other employee of higher grade.
There is an extensive amount of preparation, maintenance, and manipulation of data files needed to produce travel estimates and air quality impacts, such as vehicle miles of travel, rail and transit ridership, rail station boarding, and pollutant emissions. This unit also conducts scenario planning for analysis of proposed Department projects.
The Transportation Planner 2 position will be part of a team focused on data gathering and analysis for the state’s travel demand model used to forecast vehicle miles of travel and ridership on the state’s transportation system and will work closely with an on-call consultant to update the travel demand model using data obtained from the current Household travel survey. The selected candidate will also be responsible for ensuring clear and effective communication and working relationships both internally with planning and design teams as well as with other regional, state, and federal agencies.
Additional responsibilities include:
Updating, calibrating, and maintaining the Department’s travel demand model
Preparing and running the travel demand model for Air Quality Conformity
Analyzing various outputs from the travel demand model
Project-level analysis for highway and transit alternatives
Overseeing the development of future model improvements, including assisting in managing a task-based consultant
Developing various databases, manipulating large datasets and applications as related to the Department’s travel demand model
Collecting and analyzing data related to the impacts of projects and programs
Reviewing studies, surveys, and technical documents for conformance with Department standards, needs, and state and federal laws and regulations
Utilizing technical computer products and software, including Microsoft Office and travel demand modeling software (CUBE)
Distributing travel demand model as needed to consultants working on Department projects
Preparing documentation and flowcharts for new travel demand modeling process and procedures
Related duties as required
WHO WE ARE:
About Us: As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,200 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.
To apply for this job email your details to Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov