Transportation District Electrical Supervisor (40 Hour) - #250826-8821FE-001

  • State of Connecticut
  • Colchester, Connecticut
  • Full Time
Introduction The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) , invites its experienced agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation District Electrical Supervisor (40 Hour) in Colchester. CONTINUE TO ENJOY
  • 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, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Location: Colchester, CT.
  • This is an on-site position.
THE ROLE The Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated Transportation District Electrical Supervisor to lead a critical team responsible for the electrical maintenance of state-maintained roadways across a multi-town district. This is a hands-on supervisory role overseeing approximately 18 skilled employees who support essential infrastructure systems that impact daily commuters, commercial transportation, and emergency response.

Some key responsibilities include:
  • Supervising daily operations at the districts primary electrical maintenance facility.
  • Coordinating and assigning work related to highway lighting, traffic signal repair, movable bridge inspections, and electronic control systems.
  • Leading response efforts during emergencies, including storm events, accidents, and other urgent situations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and statutory regulations.
  • Supporting operational readiness for snow/ice control and other seasonal challenges.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the "tank endorsement", and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at the time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.
ABOUT US The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is 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. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here . Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service , absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • 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.
  • 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 ....
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AFTER YOU APPLY:

  • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaires 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 .

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Transportation, District Office this class is accountable for supervising the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Conducts performance evaluations;
  • Determines priorities and plans office work;
  • Establishes and maintains office 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;
  • Supervises installation and maintenance of highway lighting and traffic installations, machinery and other highway electrical equipment;
  • Supervises inspection and recommends repairs or replacement of movable bridges, series and multiple street light systems, buildings, commercial type oil burners, transformer substation installations, and electronic control devices;
  • Prepares annual budget for the district's electrical work;
  • Prepares cost estimates;
  • Revises plans and specifications for existing electrical systems;
  • Ensures that standard practices of department are followed in regard to policy, materials and workmanship;
  • Makes recommendations on all electrical problems in a district including contractual work, traffic signal problems, and utility relocations;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • electrical installation repairs and maintenance of street light system and traffic signals;
  • Knowledge of the electrical repair of buildings, machinery, transformer substation and electronic control devices;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • prepare cost estimates of electrical maintenance work;
    • utilize computer software;
  • Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Six (6) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity with responsibility for crews engaged in maintenance or related activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED College or technical school 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 two (2) years for an Associate's degree or for completion of a certified two (2) year technical school course in the field of electrical technology. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience supervising subordinates.
  • Experience with overhead signals, electrical cabinets, controllers and overhead lumineers.
  • Experience with repair of electrical systems.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from electrical shock. 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.
Job ID: 491132991
Originally Posted on: 8/29/2025

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