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Connecticut Careers Trainee

Target Class: Rail Officer 1- Facility Operations Specialist

Recruitment # 250717-1993FS-001

Location New Haven, CT

Date Opened 7/24/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $55,328 - $76,156/year *See Salary Note Below

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 8/7/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Do you want to shape the future of transportation in Connecticut?

If you’re interested in starting an exciting career with CTDOT, read below and apply today!

The Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Bureau of Public Transportation (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/publictrans/bureau-of-public-transportation/ctdot-public-transportation?language=en\_US) , Office of Rail (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/publictrans/office-of-rail/home?language=en\_US) has an exciting Connecticut Careers Trainee – Rail Officer 1 – Facility Operations Specialist (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1993FS&R1=&R3=) entry level position available. This position is in the Rail Station – Operations and Maintenance section based in New Haven, Connecticut.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

+ 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 opportunitie s

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) 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 (https://sections.asce.org/connecticut/awards) ) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar ( WTS (https://user-qiydjxo.cld.bz/WTS-CT-2023-Year-in-Review-Newsletter/4-5/) ) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

+ Monday-Friday

+ Full-time (40 hours/week)

+ 1st Shift , 7:30AM - 4:00PM.

+ New Haven, CT

THE ROLE:

+ Working with the Department of Transportation team on the direct oversight of contracted partners for operation and maintenance of 50 rail station/facility properties located throughout the state of Connecticut.

+ This position requires working in a dynamic environment, including a combination of in-office and off-site field inspection and travel via train and motor vehicle.

+ Candidates will be required to apply strong written and oral communication skills.

+ You will be expected to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Please list your Driver’s license number, expiration date, and issuing State in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application. If applicable, please also list any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold.

SALARY NOTE:

1st Year of Training

Bachelor's Degree and/or qualifying experience FS 15 Step 1 $55,328

Master’s Degree FS 15 Step 2 $57,320

2nd Year of Training

General Rate FS 15 Step 5 $63,306

ABOUT US:

+ As 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.

Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) !

Please watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee!

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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 [email protected].

+ 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).

+ 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!

+ 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.

+ 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 Anamaria Giangarra at [email protected]

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions;

+ Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ acquire 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 degree in or equivalent experience in railroad operations, business management, marketing or facility operations.

+ Experience in the field of Public Transportation with the following disciplines: the principles and practices of railroad operations, facility operations, facility safety and security, operating budgets, invoicing finance as well as experience with statistical and technical report writing and development.

+ Experience using Microsoft Office 360 Applications.

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.

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