Transportation Maintenance Director

Introduction

Are you a current Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency? Do you want to continue to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe? If so, read below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) invites its eligible agency employees to apply for an opportunity for Transportation Maintenance Director role statewide. This position may be filled in Norwich, New Haven, Thomaston, Rocky Hill, or Newington, CT.

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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Continue to work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
  
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Remain with an award winning agency! 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!
  

THE ROLE
This position is responsible for directing the programs and operations of all District highway- and bridge-related maintenance operations, including snow and ice removal, all weather-related emergencies year-round, highway incident management, and emergency operations.

The Director has a full level of administrative responsibility in the assigned area, including oversight of all maintenance either districtwide or centrally, special services, and planning and provides necessary oversight to managerial staff with maintenance to roads and highways to ensure public safety.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered. Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the "tank endorsement," and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will not be considered.
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, bridge- and highway-related emergencies, and other weather-related emergencies whenever their services are needed to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.
• Working Conditions: Incumbents in this class may be exposed to risk of injury when driving in snowstorms and other weather-related conditions.
• Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.
• Candidates must show how they meet the required experience and training on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.
• Applicants invited to interview will be requested to supply a copy of their Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B, with tank endorsement, valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), and copies of their last two performance appraisals.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Locations: Norwich, CT; New Haven, CT; Thomaston, CT; Rocky Hill, CT; Newington, CT
• Office/on-site work environment

WHO WE ARE

The mission of the CTDOT is improving lives through transportation. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above 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.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. 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.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, Office of Maintenance and Highway Operations this class is accountable for administering statewide highway maintenance programs in the Central Office or directing highway maintenance operations in an Assigned District.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

CENTRAL OFFICE

• Administers staff and operations of statewide highway maintenance programs in the Central Office;
• Develops, implements and evaluates maintenance policies, goals and objectives;
• Designs and develops maintenance programs and activities;
• Assists with implementation of new procedures and procedural revisions;
• Determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff;
• Assists with design and implementation of performance review standards for staff;
• Assists with preparation of highway maintenance budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of office who might impact on policy or program activities;
• Works in conjunction with Transportation Director of Traffic in operation of Highway Operations Center;
• Informs Transportation Maintenance Administrator as to ongoing operational status of entire maintenance program and acts as liaison with Maintenance Directors in districts;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

ASSIGNED DISTRICT

• Directs staff and operations of an Assigned District;
• Coordinates, plans and manages district activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in development of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of district budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of district who might impact on program activities;
• Directs maintenance of highways including electrical installations, signs and markings, bridges, small structures and equipment;
• Administers maintenance planning responsibility from a needs survey;
• Directs and coordinates highway incidents including routine and emergency events utilizing appropriate equipment and personnel;
• Maintains close coordination with central office personnel on budget requirements, planning, programming, policies, procedures, standards, schedules, operations, costs, experiments, training, funds and special reports;
• Directs investigations for and issuance of permits;’
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • relevant agency policies and procedures;
  • highway maintenance operations and planning;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to manage and coordinate activities of technical maintenance operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of professional experience in the administration of large scale transportation maintenance or highway operations programs and activities including emergency response and winter operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity in highway or bridge maintenance, transportation maintenance planning or transportation special services (oversight of utility and construction permits, traffic, drainage, and/or accident claims investigations) and development of transportation policies and procedures.

NOTE:

• For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation
  • Manager of Highway Operations
  • District Maintenance Special Services Section Manager
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Equipment Repair Manager
  • Manager of Bridge Safety and Evaluation
  • Or a Maintenance Planning Manager

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing Snow and Ice Removal operations including limited access roadways
• Experience with VIP - Vendor in Place projects and other associated contractually administered projects
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects/assignments/situations at a given time
• Experience in emergency operations and coordination of quick clearance procedures
• Experience and up to date in continued development, training, and implementation of safe practices and policies
• Experience effectively identifying, utilizing and prioritizing multiple District funding sources
• 5 years of experience in a managerial capacity in highway maintenance, maintenance planning, transportation special services with oversight of utility and construction permits, traffic and drainage and accident claims investigations, and development of transportation policies and procedures

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses or permits.

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.