14-1 Measuring the Effectiveness of Competency Models for Job-Specific Professional Development of Engineers & Engineering Technicians

Project Objectives

1. To identify and review existing Competency Models (CM) and matrices that can help in the development of a DOT specific competency model
2. To perform a gap analysis on the existing CM’s and matrices to create a DOT specific employee competency matrix
3. To create a CM framework for each of the NETC member states
4. To run a pilot program in one of the NETC member states
5. To determine the financial benefits (return on investment) of having a CM in place
6. To create an implementation plan and technology transfer strategy for the research results
7. To deliver a final report (as required in Task 5)

Technical Committee Members

• Rhonda Fletcher (Chairperson), Maine Department of Transportation
• Alternate Chairperson Janice Arsenault, Maine Department of Transportation
• Paula Nash, New Hampshire Department of Transportation
• Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center
• Robert Lauzon, Connecticut Department of Transportation
• Kathleen Sisson, Rhode Island Department of Transportation

Implementation Activities

ConnDOT feels this project will serve as an excellent foundation for future regional efforts.