Executive Director Of The State Traffic Administration
Recruitment # 250813-3612MP-001
Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 8/27/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $129,888 - $177,096/year
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 9/10/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://www.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation (CTDOT (https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en\US) ) , is now accepting applications for an exciting Executive Director of the State Traffic Administration (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3612MP&R1=&R3=) role within the Office of the State Traffic Administration (OSTA (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/osta?language=en\US) ). The work performed by the OSTA is regulatory in nature and touches upon many issues that impact the residents of our great state. It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
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!
The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.
THE ROLE
As the Executive Director of the State Traffic Administration, you will direct and prioritize the office by teaching and helping staff gain an understanding of regulations relating to a uniform system of traffic control signals, devices, signs, and markings for public roadways. A key component of the role will be to work with local municipalities, elected officials, DOT units, state agencies, and traffic engineering consultants to reach resolutions on various matters under the OSTA's purview, including review and approval of municipal Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device plans. You will also play an integral role in developing and reviewing the OSTA's related Connecticut General Statutes (CGS (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/titles.htm) ) and regulations. At legislative hearings, you will represent the Department and act as a permit liaison with the Department of Economic and Community Development. (https://portal.ct.gov/DECD)
Key Responsibilities:
Direct and prioritize the review of speed limit studies for all state and town roads in accordance with CGS 14-218a (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap\248.htm#sec\14-218a)
Direct and prioritize the review of passing zone and No Thru Truck requests from municipalities
Direct and prioritize the review of Major Traffic Generator applications to meet the timeframe goal stated in CGS 14-311d (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap\249.htm#sec\14-311d) to encourage economic development in the state
Review and approve of Traffic Investigation Reports, outlining offsite mitigation to support economic development in the state
Review and approve municipal Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device plans pursuant to CGS 14-207e
Review and approve town owned traffic signals in accordance with CGS 14-299 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap\249.htm#sec\14-299)
Review and approve requests for Parkway Permits
Represent the Department at legislative hearings and make recommendations regarding changes to the OSTA's related Connecticut General Statutes (CGS (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/titles.htm) ) and regulations
Review and approve the publication of the OSTA's guidelines for review of passing zones, speed limits, No Thru Trucks, and Major Traffic Generators
Conduct and oversee performance evaluations for staff, etc.
ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible, and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. 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 the State's 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.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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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 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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).
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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.
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 Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for directing the administrative activities of the State Traffic Administration.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Directs staff and operations of the State Traffic Administration;
Coordinates, plans and manages the office's activities, assuring timely reviews and approvals in compliance with statutory standards of all matters within the office's mandate;
Initiates and schedules traffic engineering studies;
Develops and maintains files and records of permit applications, correspondence, and related materials;
Coordinates publication of and revisions to the State Traffic Administration Manual;
Determines project priorities based upon office's requirements;
Ensures maintenance of and public access to office decisions and records;
Certifies records for submission to legal authorities;
Transmits office decisions to appropriate parties;
Assists in the development of related policy and regulations affecting the office;
Assists in the preparation of the office budget;
Represents the office before legislative committees and other public assemblies and may testify in court proceedings;
Represents the Department as the permit ombudsman with the Department of Economic and Community Development;
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
and ability to apply management principles and practices;
and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations governing the administration and operations of State Traffic Administration;
Knowledge of basic principles of traffic engineering and statutory provisions of traffic control and highway safety;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Nine (9) years of professional experience in the planning and execution of complex transportation related projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity responsible for planning, designing, or implementing traffic related projects.
NOTE: For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering) or Transportation Supervising Planner.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience interacting with and coordinating among economic development professionals and high-level stakeholders across various levels of state/local government
Experience establishing relevant stakeholder relationships
Experience managing and collaborating throughout all levels of a large and diverse staff to achieve a common goal
Experience leading technical staff by thinking critically, managing productivity, defining expectations, and establishing measurable goals
Experience applying state/federal laws, regulations, and agency policies to transportation related work
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.
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