State of Connecticut
Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)- Travel Demand Modeler
State of Connecticut, Newington, Connecticut, us, 06111
Company:
State of ConnecticutLocation:
Newington, CTEmployment Type:
Full TimeDate Posted:
09/04/2024Expire Date:
10/04/2024Job Categories:
TransportationJob DescriptionTransportation Planner 2 (40 Hour) - Travel Demand ModelerRecruitment #240830-8876FE-001Location: Newington, CTDate Opened: 9/4/2024Salary: $87,546* - $126,001/year (*New to state service to start at minimum)Job Type: Open to the PublicClose Date: 9/17/2024 11:59:00 PMIntroductionAre 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:A healthy work-life balance to all employeesProfessional growth and development opportunitiesWork for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023CTDOT 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 ShiftFull Time, 40 hours per weekMonday through FridayLocation: DOT Headquarters in Newington, CTP-4 (Engineering and Scientific) 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 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.Additional responsibilities include:Updating, calibrating, and maintaining the Department’s travel demand modelPreparing and running the travel demand model for Air Quality ConformityAnalyzing various outputs from the travel demand modelProject-level analysis for highway and transit alternativesOverseeing the development of future model improvements, including assisting in managing a task-based consultantDeveloping various databases, manipulating large datasets and applications as related to the Department’s travel demand modelCollecting and analyzing data related to the impacts of projects and programsReviewing studies, surveys, and technical documents for conformance with Department standards, needs, and state and federal laws and regulationsUtilizing 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 projectsPreparing documentation and flowcharts for new travel demand modeling process and proceduresRelated duties as requiredWHO 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.Contact Information
#J-18808-Ljbffr
State of ConnecticutLocation:
Newington, CTEmployment Type:
Full TimeDate Posted:
09/04/2024Expire Date:
10/04/2024Job Categories:
TransportationJob DescriptionTransportation Planner 2 (40 Hour) - Travel Demand ModelerRecruitment #240830-8876FE-001Location: Newington, CTDate Opened: 9/4/2024Salary: $87,546* - $126,001/year (*New to state service to start at minimum)Job Type: Open to the PublicClose Date: 9/17/2024 11:59:00 PMIntroductionAre 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:A healthy work-life balance to all employeesProfessional growth and development opportunitiesWork for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023CTDOT 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 ShiftFull Time, 40 hours per weekMonday through FridayLocation: DOT Headquarters in Newington, CTP-4 (Engineering and Scientific) 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 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.Additional responsibilities include:Updating, calibrating, and maintaining the Department’s travel demand modelPreparing and running the travel demand model for Air Quality ConformityAnalyzing various outputs from the travel demand modelProject-level analysis for highway and transit alternativesOverseeing the development of future model improvements, including assisting in managing a task-based consultantDeveloping various databases, manipulating large datasets and applications as related to the Department’s travel demand modelCollecting and analyzing data related to the impacts of projects and programsReviewing studies, surveys, and technical documents for conformance with Department standards, needs, and state and federal laws and regulationsUtilizing 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 projectsPreparing documentation and flowcharts for new travel demand modeling process and proceduresRelated duties as requiredWHO 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.Contact Information
#J-18808-Ljbffr