Transportation Supervising Rail Officer

Transportation Supervising Rail Officer (40 Hour)
Recruitment #260701-8893FE-001

Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 7/7/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $106,410- $148,919/year
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 7/20/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Supervising Rail Officer, Rail Design, opportunity within the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rail Design in Newington, CT.

WHAT WE OFFER
Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Working for 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
Monday – Friday
Full Time, 40 hours per week
First Shift
Location: Headquarters in Newington, CT
This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. Learn more about the Telework Policy. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.
THE ROLE
The Transportation Supervising Rail Officer will be responsible for leading the Office of Rail Signal and Communications section and the Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS) section. This position requires a highly experienced and technically proficient supervisor capable of managing and overseeing complex rail systems across multiple rail lines within the state. The role demands exceptional leadership, project management, and technical expertise to ensure the successful execution of critical infrastructure projects.

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ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about our mission, vision, and values!
Selection Plan
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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 on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, 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 Show email.
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:

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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.
This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.
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 Jasmyn Raymond at Show email.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation this class is accountable for supervising an operating unit of professional and support staff responsible for rail transportation programs, projects and activities or major rail transportation programs through railroad operating agents under contract to the State of Connecticut as designated operators of rail passenger and/or freight services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;
Provides staff training and assistance;
Conducts performance evaluations;
Determines priorities and plans section work;
Establishes and maintains section procedures;
Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards;
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
Prepares reports and correspondence;
Develops findings and makes recommendations based on completed staff work;
Provides final review for accuracy and conformance with policy, procedures and standards;
Supervises the development and/or implementation of comprehensive programs, projects, and activities for rail transportation involving operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, property management, administration or finance relating to rail activities;
Develops and coordinates the preparation of various documents which may include technical reports, train operation schedules, service contracts, service and non-service related agreements including leases, licenses and easements, equipment procurement, maintenance, service cycles and specifications, construction schedules, project contracts, force account agreements, construction methods, design functions, project budgets, material specifications, audit schedules, financial contracts, budgets and analyses, grant applications, quarterly reports and other administrative instruments;
Oversees interpretation and coordination of contracts, agreements and/or Federal Railroad Regulations and Connecticut General Statutes to railroads and local, regional, State and Federal agencies;
Supervises preparation of materials for legislative, informational and public hearings;
Makes presentations;
Performs related duties as required to support the overall goals and objectives of the Office of Rail Signal and Communications and Office of Rail Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
principles and practices of railroad functions in one or more of the following specialized areas: operations, rail equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering and capital products, finance or administration;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability to
analyze complex rail problems and recommend solutions;
plan, organize and supervise projects and reports;
plan and organize budgets;
understand, analyze and interpret agreements, rules, laws and regulations;
Ability to utilize computer software;
Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad-related organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included responsibility for the planning and execution of large, complex rail transportation projects and/or programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering.
Experience in railroad planning, design, construction, or railroad-related activities.
Experience managing or supervising staff working in multiple areas.
Experience enforcing policies and directives.
Experience with the contract development process, and administrative and financial controls with respect to railroad plans, contracts, projects, and reports.
Experience with Bluebeam, Compass, and Microsoft Office 365 including scheduling meetings, managing data, composing correspondence, report writing, and tracking work.
Experience in developing relationships with stakeholders.
Experience in identifying problems, researching solutions, making decisions, and verifying the accuracy of the decision.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, operations, and administrative staff, to support project delivery and organizational goals.
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.