Property Agent Trainee Target Class: Property Agent 1 Recruitment # 250121-1993FS-001 Location Newington, CT Date Opened 1/24/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $55,328 - $76,156/year *See Salary Note Below Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 1/31/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Are you a current Department of Transportation employee looking to experience a new opportunity? Look no further than this exciting role where you will be able to learn on the job! The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation (DOT (https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en\_US) ), has an opportunity for agency employees for an exciting Property Agent Trainee position (official State job classification of Connecticut Careers Trainee (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1993FS&R1=&R3=) ). This position is in the Division of Rights of Way at our Newington, CT, Headquarters. WH AT WE CAN OFFER YOU: As a State employee, you will continue to enjoy: + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page ! + A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees + Professional growth and development opportunities + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers + Work with an award-winning agency ! CTDOT has been 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. THE ROLE: + Property Agent Trainees are the Department's entry level positions in Rights of Way. Property Agent Trainees receive training in real property acquisition and relocation services, property management, leasing, appraisals, title examination, closings, and deed preparation as they relate to the work of the Division of Rights of Way and perform a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during the course of the development program. + Property Agent Trainees become eligible for promotion to the target classification of Property Agent 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6585FS&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) , upon successful completion of the development program. The length of the development program is determined by the experience and training requirements of the designated class of Property Agent 1 and the prior education and experience of the selected candidate. The development program will not exceed (3) three years. + Applicants must be available to travel to and attend trainings, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, etc., both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. + You will be expected to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Please list your Driver’s license number, expiration date, and issuing State in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application. If applicable, please also list any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold. SALARY NOTE: 1st Year of Training Bachelor's Degree and/or qualifying experience FS 15 Step 1 $55,328 Master’s Degree FS 15 Step 2 $57,320 2nd Year of Training General Rate FS 15 Step 5 $63,306 + The salary for an employee who completes any of the above minimum requirements after initial appointment to the Connecticut Careers Trainee job class will be adjusted commensurate with the schedule above and effective the pay period following the date the master’s degree has been conferred or the pay period following the date the appropriate number of credits as indicated above have been earned. + For current state employees, compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class manual. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: + Monday-Friday + Full-time (40 hours/week) + 1st Shift + Newington, CT + P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/opm/olr/contracts/p4-contract-2016-2021-web.pdf) bargaining unit. + Hybrid (office/telework) work schedules may be available ABOUT US: + As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. 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 environmental and cultural 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. Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) ! Selection Plan + 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. + These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. To Apply: + The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. + Please 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. + In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting. + All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: + Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) our Applicant Tips on How to Apply. Important Information After You Apply: + This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. + Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. + Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. + Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. + Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) . + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + 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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) . Connect With Us: + Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions; + Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Oral and written communication skills; + Ability to + acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification; + understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic; + read, interpret and understand written material; + perform basic arithmetical computations; + interpret charts, graphs and tables; + learn and reason; + establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public; + utilize computer software. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university + Experience with policies, procedures and workflow in the Division of Rights of Way + Experience using Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook + Experience leveraging organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, presentation and public speaking skills + Experience demonstrating a strong work ethic, positive attitude, eagerness and ability to take direction, learn and retain job training + Experience managing and completing multiple tasks simultaneously within strict deadlines + Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions + Experience reading, interpreting and understanding engineering and design drawings/plans + Experience or training in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online