Property Agent Trainee
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is now accepting applications for a Property Agent Trainee (Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And Related)) opportunity in the Division of Rights of Way at our Newington Headquarters.
Students graduating with an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree by May 31, 2025, are strongly encouraged to apply!
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- 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
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, 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.
- Please list your Driver’s license number, expiration date, and issuing State in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application.
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
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.
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