Description
Connecticut Careers Trainee-Travel Demand/Air Quality
Target Class: Transportation Planner 1
Recruitment #260219-1993FS-001
Location
Newington, CT
Date Opened
2/25/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$55,328* - $76,156/year *See Salary Note Below
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
3/4/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), is accepting applications for an exciting Connecticut Careers Trainee position, with a target class of Transportation Planner 1, to assist in the development and maintenance of the Connecticut Statewide travel demand model, as well as conducting air quality emissions reductions analyses. If you are a team player who wishes to assist in preparing support data for executive decision markers when developing the best programs and plans for the future of our state transportation system, this position may be for you!
WHAT WE OFFER
Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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 HIGHLIGHTSMonday through Friday
Full Time, 40 hours per week
First shift
The position is located at the Dept. of Transportation Headquarters in Newington
P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unitThis 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.This position will report to a Transportation Supervising Planner, or an employee of a higher grade.THE ROLE
We are seeking a self-motivated candidate for this opportunity to support the modeling and analytical efforts necessary to fulfill both federal and state requirements regarding the Clean Air Act and the air quality impacts associated with transportation projects. This position will assist in preparing the above data; assist in running the air quality modeling software MOVES5; assist in developing and implementing a GHG analysis program. This position will also assist in conducting travel demand model runs to obtain output files for other departmental programs; assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the travel demand model and its code base; assist in preparing and providing demographic data for various departmental requests; provide support for future iterations of the Connecticut Daily Travel Survey.
The Travel Demand Air and Quality Modeling Unit is accountable for tasks essential to supporting transportation programs by conducting future-year travel demand model runs, which can in turn be used to assess future needs of the State’s transportation infrastructure; assist in providing data for grant applications; assist in obtaining federal funding via the Clean Air Act.
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 State and federal agencies.
This position will be responsible for assisting in developing, maintaining, and improving the input datasets and highway and transit networks comprising the Department’s travel demand model, as well as analyzing the model outputs for project prioritization purposes and as inputs into the EPA required air quality emission model MOVES5; assist in the maintenance of the travel demand model and its associated code base; assist in maintaining the functional classification system of Connecticut’s roadways; assist in developing socio-economic data forecasts for use in the travel demand model.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting in the maintenance and continuous improvement of the travel demand model to adequately meet departmental needs;
Providing applicable demographic, travel demand model, or air quality data for grant applications;
Manipulating large, complex datasets; utilizing data quality control and assurance methods and techniques;
Analyzing data and presenting data findings using a variety of reporting techniques;
The ability to use and/or learn complex software programs;
Other assignments or duties as deemed appropriate.
YOUR CAREER WITH US
Learn more about our Transportation Planners here
SALARY INFORMATION
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Eligibility for promotion to the target classification of Transportation Planner 1 is earned upon successful completion of the training program.
Target class: Transportation Planner 1
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree will serve a two (2) year training program.
Candidates with a Master’s degree in a closely related field may be eligible for a shorter training period.
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 US
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 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 the State’s 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.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Oral and written communication skills;
Ability toacquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification;
understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic;
read, interpret and understand written material;
perform basic arithmetical computations;
interpret charts, graphs and tables;
learn and reason;
establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public;
utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Transportation, Regional or Urban Planning, GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, or closely related degree.
Experience manipulating and analyzing large, complex datasets through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience presenting and visualizing findings from data analyses, and effectively delivering work materials to a variety of audiences, including both written and verbal formats, through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience learning new concepts and complex computer software.
Experience researching and utilizing online data sources like the U.S. Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
Experience communicating and working collaboratively within a team, with design professionals, with other State and Federal agencies, or outside stakeholders, through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience with Microsoft Office 365, ESRI ArcGIS and related software, and interpreting other published documents and media, such as aerial photography, through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams through course work, work experience, or internships.
