Transportation Rail Officer 1 (40 Hour)

Introduction

\r\nThe State of Connecticut,�Department of Transportation (CTDOT),�is accepting applications for the position of�Transportation Rail Officer 1�within the Bureau of Public Transportation�located in New Haven, CT.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our�new�State Employee Benefits Overview�page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy�work/life balance�to all employees\r\n Join 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!\r\n\r\nPOSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Bureau of Public Transportation’s Office of Rail/Safety and Security Unit is responsible for (but not limited to) the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Safety and Security support and oversight of passenger and freight operators throughout the State.\r\n \r\n Performing inspections and Diagnostic Team Reviews of at-grade highway-rail crossings.\r\n \r\n Oversight of Transit Security Program and Homeless Outreach across rail and CTfastrak systems.\r\n \r\n Interacting with Security and Law Enforcement Partners.\r\n \r\n Interpreting, implementing, and participating in FRA, FTA, FHWA, TSA, and other regulatory requirements as applicable.\r\n \r\n Participation and oversight of implementation of 49 CFR Part 270 SSPP, System Security Plans, Cyber Security, and other regulatory safety and security responsibilities.\r\n \r\n Liaison between railroads and CTDOT Engineering for compliance with Change Management, Configuration Management, and Risk Based Hazard Analysis.\r\n \r\n Providing coordination between other Department offices, various transportation providers, and municipalities during the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of related properties and projects.\r\n \r\n Safety Outreach utilizing Operation Lifesaver and internally-created safety messaging.\r\n \r\n Participating in trainings, industry groups, and conferences as appropriate.\r\n \r\n Participating in rail operational exercises and post-incident safety investigations.\r\n \r\n Performing investigations and providing testimony for rail regulatory hearings.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTHE ROLE\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Work within the Office of Rail – Safety and Security Unit based at the Component Change Out building (CCO) in New Haven, CT. This position requires to participate in all functions of the Unit.\r\n This position will take complementary role in implementing the 49 CFR Part 270 Program specifically focusing on Risk Based Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Change and Configuration Management, and Safety Certification for Capital Rail Projects and significant rail operational changes.\r\n This position will provide supportive collaboration with other members of the unit, as well as both FRA and FTA, other CTDOT bureaus, host railroads, and government partners during the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of rail-related projects.\r\n This position will provide supportive collaboration for the Unit’s work in security, unhoused outreach, and Operation Lifesaver rail safety outreach.\r\n This position requires to work on rail tracks near live rail traffic, and in a highway traffic setting, in all manner of conditions and weather.\r\n This position may provide support for planning and execution of 49 CFR Part 239 emergency exercises and training.\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Monday - Friday\r\n Full-time (40 hours per week)\r\n First shift\r\n There may be instances that require working outside of normally-scheduled hours/days, as well as occasional emergency on-call response to incidents.\r\n \r\n Location: New Haven, CT\r\n P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit\r\n This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy.� Employees in their initial working test period must work on site.\r\n \r\n\r\nABOUT US\r\n\r\n\r\nAs one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n 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. �\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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 (Opens in a New Window).�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n 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).� �\r\n Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n 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.\r\n This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue 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 (Opens in a New Window).\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n 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 relating to rail activities;\r\n 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;\r\n Collects and analyzes data and develops findings based on the analysis;\r\n Monitors and reviews rail operational and/or budgetary activities for conformance with terms and conditions of the agreements or contracts;\r\n Coordinates activities and projects with local, regional, State and Federal agencies;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n Knowledge of the\r\n principles and practices of railroad functions in operations, rail equipment,\r\n rail construction, rail maintenance, engineering, capital projects, finance or\r\n administration;\r\n Skills\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written\r\n communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n collect, organize and\r\n analyze data and to formulate conclusions;\r\n monitor and review\r\n project status and to report on progress;\r\n understand and interpret\r\n agreements, rules, laws and regulations;\r\n utilize computer software.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad related organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n\r\n College training may be\r\n substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester\r\n hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4)\r\n years for a Bachelor's degree.\r\n Successful completion of\r\n a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of\r\n Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience in the transportation or transportation construction environment\r\n Knowledge of 49 CFR 270 regulations\r\n Experience with contract management, or project management\r\n Experience with utility construction and permitting processes\r\n Experience in developing relationships with stakeholders\r\n Experience in identifying problems, researching solutions, applying critical decision-making and measuring results\r\n Experience analyzing engineering reports or plans\r\n Experience communicating with various constituents through phone, email, and face to face interactions\r\n Experience in prioritizing work assignments and meeting deadlines on various group and individual projects\r\n Experience using COMPASS, ProjectWise Explorer, and the MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook including managing data, composing correspondence and report writing\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.\r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from railroad or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196\r\nof the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of\r\npositions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single\r\ntitle for administrative purposes. As\r\nsuch, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or\r\nresponsibility.\r\n