Transportation Planner 2 – Travel Demand and Air Quality Modeling
Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)
Recruitment #220803-8876FE-003
Location – Newington, CT
Date Opened – 8/6/2022 12:00:00 AM
Salary – $83,326 – $119,928/year
Job Type – Open to the Public
Close Date – 8/26/2022 11:59:00 PM
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for two (2) Transportation Planner 2 – Travel Demand and Air Quality Modeling positions in Newington, CT, to assist in employing the state’s air quality model, as well as preparing and analyzing demographic and socioeconomic data to better forecast the impact of vehicle miles of travel and ridership on the state’s air quality.
The work completed within this unit includes conducting project and regional level transportation air quality conformity analysis and detailed analysis of air quality emission reductions. The Travel Demand/Air Quality Modeling unit participates in the development of motor vehicle emission budgets for various nonattainment areas within the State of Connecticut per pollutant and reviews project plans to determine air quality conformity status. If you are 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, this position may be for you.
THE ROLE
We are seeking highly motivated candidates for this opportunity to advance the forecasting capabilities and analytical utilities of the air quality model and demographic statistics to support the Department’s programs and plans, as well as meet the new requirements of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The positions are located at the Department of Transportation Headquarters in Newington and report directly to a Supervising Transportation Planner or other employee of higher grade.
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.