Planning Analyst

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking suitable applicants to apply for the Planning Analyst position within in the Office of Equity. This position will support the unit and the agency’s efforts to ensure all transportation programs and services are equitable and implemented in a non-discriminatory manner.

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Position Details:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Monday through Friday
• 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 in the office.

Position Responsibilities:

The Planning Analyst supports the agency’s efforts to ensure the Department is meeting its requirements under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, among other nondiscriminatory regulations. This position provides staff support to the Office of Equity to coordinate efforts related to the Title VI Program Plans submitted to the Federal Transit Administration and the Federal Highway Administration. This position works closely on research and analysis activities, in addition to data collection and report drafting. This position will support process improvements and other key activities that support the equitable delivery of transportation services and programs in Connecticut.

In this position the incumbent will perform the following duties, among others:

• Collaborate in the development, update and implementation of the Department’s Title VI Program Plans;
• Coordinate Title VI compliance efforts by providing program guidance and training for agency staff;
• Review and update documents, checklists and materials that support Title VI compliance;
• Research best practices and evaluate data to recommend compliance program enhancements;
• Perform Title VI compliance reviews on subrecipients for nondiscrimination compliance.

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• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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NOTE: Planning is defined as collecting and analyzing technical data (social, environmental, economic, governmental), determining problems and concerns, and developing long-term plans accordingly. These are formal, written plans, i.e., statements of goals and objectives, recommended alternatives for action, and policies and programs to achieve the goals and objectives. Generally, these plans will impact statewide activities or a large-scale corporation which has branch or satellite facilities. Candidates must often perform these types of duties the majority of time and the planning function must be the major thrust of the job.

• Experience with research, compiling data, and analysis
• Experience with drafting reports, plans and other written materials
• Experience with planning and administering programs, including policies and guidelines
• Experience with project management