Environmental Planning Seasonal Worker - Cultural Resources

Environmental Planning Seasonal Worker - Cultural Resources

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is accepting applications for a Seasonal Worker (Environmental Planning Seasonal Worker - Cultural Resources) position in the Bureau of Policy and Planning Cultural Resources Unit within the Office of Environmental Planning (OEP).

Applicants should have a background in history, architectural history, archaeology, anthropology, or historic preservation.

• Anticipated start date:
  May 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, first shift
• Hours:
  
  8 hours per day, 40 hours per week (seasonal)
• Location:
  
  Newington, CT

• Assist in preparing documentary research that aids Cultural Resources Unit staff in reviewing potential presence of cultural resources and determining impacts, avoidance, and mitigation methods.
• Assist in preparing GIS maps and supporting documentation for cultural resource reviews associated with design projects.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual reports for programmatic agreements, Memorandums of Agreement, and requests from federal and state agencies.
• Assist in preparing training and standard operating procedure documents for the unit.
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports of meetings for CTDOT projects that impact cultural resources with federal and state agencies, elected officials, tribal representatives, consulting parties, and the public.
• Assist in conducting field work with OEP Staff and task‑based Cultural Resources Unit on‑call consultants.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Selected candidates must be at least 16 or 18 years old, depending on the position.

• Experience and training that reasonably provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the responsibilities above.

• Academic history demonstrating interest in cultural resources identification and management.
• Academic or work history in history, architectural history, archaeology, anthropology, or historic preservation.
• Grade point average of 3.0 or higher in related courses.
• Experience or training in reading and interpreting design plans and maps.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS or related computer software.
• Interest in and flexibility with working in an office environment as well as field environments.

• Ability to perform emergency first aid as needed; certain positions require a current Standard First Aid Certificate.
• For bus driver or motor vehicle operator positions, possession of a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator License.
• Some positions may require travel.

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.