Transportation Planner 2 (Planning and Data Analysis)

State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) – Planning and Data Analysis Unit, Bureau of Public Transportation, Newington, CT.

About the role

The Planning and Data Analysis Unit provides essential analytical and planning support to the Bureau’s transit programs and operations. The Unit’s work ensures that transit services are effectively planned, performance is monitored, and investments are strategically targeted to meet statewide mobility needs.

• Transit planning and service analysis
• Developing and maintaining mapping and geospatial resources
• Coordinating data collection activities
• Producing accurate, timely reports to guide decision making
• Preparing required submissions to the Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Database (NTD)
• Conducting systemwide and corridor level transit studies such as the Statewide Bus Study
• Developing statewide programs including the Bus Stop Enhancement Program

Responsibilities

• Leads development of transit plans and studies, including direction and oversight of consultant work
• Coordinates with CTtransit branded service providers and independent transit districts on planning initiatives, performance reporting, program development, and compliance with federal and state requirements
• Supports development of service plans, route evaluations, and operational improvements in coordination with internal and external partners
• Synthesizes data from multiple sources, integrating datasets to enable extraction, validation, analysis, and visualization
• Prepares National Transit Database submissions and other routine performance reports, conducting data analysis and developing visualizations to draw conclusions and provide actionable insights
• Produces technical analyses and written reports to meet federal and state reporting requirements and support internal decision-making
• Develops and delivers presentations, facilitates meetings, and participates in public hearings and other stakeholder meetings
• Performs related duties as required

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance
• On-site, low-cost fitness center
• On-site cafeteria
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at Headquarters facility
• Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation
• Eligibility to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, in accordance with the Telework Policy

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.

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week), first shift.