Property Agent Trainee Target Class: Property Agent FS

Property Agent Trainee Target Class:
Property Agent 1 #FS-001

Do you want to shape the future of transportation in Connecticut? If you’re interested in starting an exciting career with CTDOT, read below and apply today!

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is now accepting applications for a Property Agent Trainee opportunity in the Division of Rights of Way at our Newington Headquarters.

Students graduating with an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree by December 31, 2025, are strongly encouraged to apply!

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance 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) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

• Monday-Friday
• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• 1st Shift
• Newington, CT
• P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.
• Hybrid (office/telework) work schedules may be available

• 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 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, and must possess and retain a valid driver's license.
• Please list your Driver’s license number, expiration date, and issuing State in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application.

Bachelor's Degree and/or qualifying experience – FS 15 Step 1 $ 55,328

Master’s Degree – FS 15 Step 2 $ 57,320

General Rate FS 15 Step 5 $ 63,306

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.

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  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…