Description

Connecticut Careers Trainee/Transportation Planner 1
Highway Safety Motorcycle Program

Recruitment #251217-1993FS-001

Location
Newington, CT

Date Opened
12/26/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$55,328* - $76,156/year *See Salary Note Below
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
1/2/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for a Connecticut Careers Trainee position, with a target class of Transportation Planner 1, in our Highway Safety Office in Newington, Connecticut. 

If you are passionate about improving motorcycle safety in our State, this entry level position is an opportunity to start a career at the Department of Transportation that positively impacts our communities and helps to work toward saving lives.  

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Join 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 HIGHLIGHTS
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
Location: Department of Transportation Headquarters in Newington, CT.  
Reports to a Transportation Supervising Planner or employee of a higher level. 
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, which can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.

Field work involving minor maintenance, moving and transport of motorcycles in all weather conditions will be required and travel primarily within the State will be necessary. Overtime may be required, especially during motorcycle training season. 

The Role: This entry level position is responsible for assisting with the Motorcycle Safety program and other safety programs in the Highway Safety Office.  

This position will aid in the coordination of The Connecticut Rider Education Program (CONREP), a statewide motorcycle safety training program that allows participating students to acquire their Motorcycle endorsement at CONREP training facilities. 

This position will work closely with program leads to assist in providing guidance to site managers and rider coaches for the motorcycle safety program. This position will assist in formulating goals and objectives for addressing safety issues associated with motorcycle safety, as well as other programs overseen by the office.  This position will work collaboratively with the CT Safety Research Center to query and analyze highway safety data utilizing Connecticut’s Crash Data Repository.  Additionally, this position will review, evaluate, and monitor Highway Safety grants for conformance with reporting requirements budgetary parameters and program efficiency.

Efforts within this office contribute to the development of the Triennial Highway Safety Plan and the Annual Highway Safety Report, which ensure compliance with Department policies, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) guidelines, and relevant federal laws and regulations. 

Examples of Duties
Assist in review and approval of grant applications for various projects
Assist in review and processing of HSO grants, community college proposals and reimbursement claims
Assist in review and processing of claims 
Assist in performing project monitoring review activities and prepare related documentation
Assist in field monitoring of motorcycle ranges for conformity and safety
Update Department of Motor Vehicles database for motorcycle endorsements  
Assist Program Manager with recruiting and training of rider coaches, development and oversight of training sites
Participate in various virtual conferences, webinars and meetings
 

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.