Description
Location
Newington, CT
Date Opened
1/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$16.94 - $17.00*/hour (*Maximum hourly rate may be subject to change)
Job Type
Seasonal/Summer
Close Date
1/28/2026 11:59:00 PM
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for 2 (two) Seasonal Workers (E-GIS & Data Management) positions in the Bureau of Policy & Planning. Positions are based in Newington, CT.
Our E-GIS & Data Management units must build & maintain tools and develop processes to collect and analyze data, manage that data in a sustainable fashion, develop and implement quality assessment and quality control procedures, and make data easily accessible for all stakeholders in a variety of platforms. Much of that data is geospatial in nature and is being accessed through the Department’s cloud based ArcSDE database architecture and the summer worker positions will aid in appropriate management of the data and architecture. Digitizing assets, assessing data quality, publishing layers, and managing data solutions appropriately will significantly aid the Department’s efforts to adopt a more data-driven approach across all of its programs and asset classes. E-GIS Summer Workers will aid with developing meaningful and effective data management tools, data integration strategies & solutions, and facilitating staff analytical capabilities to leverage and interpret critical transportation information in support of the mission and core business processes of DOT.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Anticipated start date in May of 2026 and ending by September 30, 2026
Monday-Friday, first shift
8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, seasonal
Location: Positions based in Newington, CT
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Summer positions in the E-GIS Unit would gain experience and assist in fulfilling the following duties:
Utilizing available data management software (FME, ArcGIS Pro/ModelBuilder, PowerAutomate, etc.) to build and adjust sustainable Extract, Transform, and Load processes to break down data siloes and connect authoritative systems
Utilizing GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, QGIS, etc.) to develop authoritative geospatial datasets and web/desktop tools for internal stakeholders to manage, update, analyze, and make accessible critical infrastructure and business data to necessary stakeholders and partners
Utilizing geospatially accurate linear referencing system (LRS) data in a geospatial data management environment for QA/QC, analysis, and management purposes
Examining data sets and processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and completeness
Offering recommendations to asset data stewards for integration opportunities and championing the innovative benefits of utilizing a centralized GIS warehouse by connecting previously disparate systems
Supporting data owners, custodians, and stewards in building automated processes and interactive user interfaces for creating dynamic reports that support analysis and performance assessment
Working collaboratively across multiple disciplines and levels to provide access and tools to the Department and the public
In concert with the DOT business analysis team, identifying data gaps in work flows and work to develop integrated technology solutions to address those gaps
Gaining general knowledge of, and extracting data from, multiple sources and systems while working to identify and catalogue all appropriate data sources in the agency
Participating in teams reviewing the readiness of data sets for maturation of data through its lifecycle and integration into enterprise available solutions
Contributing to technical teams in the development, deployment and application of predictive, prescriptive, descriptive, inferential and diagnostic analytics
Researching, analyzing, and building a broad understanding of CTDOT Transportation operations and the challenges and policy concerns that face the agency
Aiding in data development efforts throughout the entire lifecycle of a data assets, including; helping to build initial data inventories through digitization, populating attribute data, modifying schemas, documenting business requirements for data assets, publishing versioned editable web services, building editing web solutions, and automating QA/QC processes for data accuracy and completeness
Performing other related duties as required
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.
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Academic history that demonstrates an interest regarding geography, geographic information systems, computer science, computer aided design, remote sensing, or machine learning
Grade point average of 3.0 or higher in computer science, data science, engineering, or geographic information systems related courses
Experience or training in data management, geographic information systems or linear referencing systems, through course work, internships or training
Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication and collaboration skills
Experience through coursework or internships with Esri’s ArcGIS Suite (e.g. ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online, ModelBuilder, Insights, etc.), Microsoft 365, FME, QGIS or related computer software
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
