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This position is only open to Colorado state residents. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. About CDOT CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness . CDOT for All CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive. The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months. About the Work Unit This unit, Denver Metro North I-270 Project, exists to support the 270 Corridor Improvements Project during all design and construction phases. This is a multi-year project that is located on the highly visible I-270 Corridor and is on the Region’s 10-year plan and is both a Regional and Statewide priority. This project is expected to be the largest project that the CDOT Region 1 North office has ever delivered. About the Position As the I-270 Design Manager (PE I), you will report to the I-270 Corridor Improvement Resident Engineer and provides design lead oversight in project level communications with the design and construction delivery team for I-270 Corridor Improvements Project preconstruction and construction activities. This position will manage the processes for development of engineering construction plans; ensure that all processes are in compliance with State and Federal standards; and, develop and manage the support processes from procurement through design construction support. This position requires the candidate to have a Professional Engineer’s license to approve and stamp design plans. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following • Utilize engineering knowledge and professional engineer license to apply current engineering principles and theories, design specifications, and federal, state, and local design standards to coordinate and supervise the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for multiple, concurrent plan packages for I-270 Corridor Improvements Project. • Request field surveys, environmental studies, traffic data, right-of-way information, hydrology/hydrology design, structural design, utility locations/relocations, and other information as needed. • Assist the blended project team during the environmental (NEPA) compliance monitoring and tracking by ensuring that designs comply with I-270 Corridor Improvements Record of Decision • Develop and review moderate to complex designs and perform complex mathematical analysis relative to the development of interchange and intersection layouts, vertical and horizontal alignments, and miscellaneous detail plans using various computer programs and software as licensed engineer. • Collaborate and confer with various disciplines to obtain final project clearances and concurrence for final design packages from all appropriate engineering and planning branches within CDOT, FHWA and city engineering offices. • Plan the information, documentation and course of action needed to advance design for the project. This could include conceptual design reports, preliminary designs, drainage reports, final designs, environmental clearances and permits, an interchange access and management plan, utility company involvement, and special details related to the project. • Utilize engineering knowledge and professional engineer license to advance I-270 community enhancement projects which are complimentary state commitments that extend beyond the mitigation measures included in the I-270 Corridor Improvements Record of Decision • Plan the information, documentation and course of action needed to advance I-270 community enhancements through the four phases: Feasibility, Detailed Planning, Contracting, Implementation. • Assist with the development of procurement documents for consultant engineering contracts, personal service contracts, and construction contracts that are needed to implement the community enhancements. • Assist with the development of grant applications that may be needed to finance and implement community enhancements. • Assist with the budget management and public reporting of the community enhancement program to ensure commitments made in CDOT’s Community Analysis Report are met. • Prepare information needed to ensure thorough coordination of community enhancement projects with the I-270 Corridor Improvement stakeholders which include residents, local agencies, and other organizations. • Collaborate and confer with various disciplines to obtain clearances and concurrence of community enhancement projects from all appropriate engineering and planning branches within CDOT, FHWA and other applicable offices. • Prepare written requests for land surveys, disadvantaged business enterprise participation goals, environmental investigations and permits, traffic engineering design, hydraulic engineering design, and project clearances. • Use PEL/LAS as appropriate to provide correct pay items and other project budgetary information. • Provide Design Support During Construction for I-270 Corridor Improvements Phases 1-3. • A valid driver’s license is required to operate a CDOT vehicle to perform some of these duties. Work Environment • Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met. • Opportunity to work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work. • Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office • Travel required during work hours throughout the Denver Metro area • Potential for night and weekend work depending on meetings and project details • Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado • Required to operate CDOT vehicles • May work in close proximity to high-speed traffic, in various weather conditions Minimum Qualifications Professional Engineer I I2C4** Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: • Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Conditions of Employment • Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section. • A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position. Preferred Qualifications The exceptional applicant will be an experienced civil engineer will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following: • Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section; • Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position; • Highest work/personal ethics and integrity; • For the Engineer-in-Training III classification level, be within one year of obtaining Professional Engineer license; • Civil engineering design and construction knowledge and experience, including current working knowledge of civil engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices; • Comprehensive knowledge and experience with designing and advertising highway related transportation projects; • Knowledge of local issues and concerns in the program area; • Knowledge and experience with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), AASHTO Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, FHWA Standard Highway Signs, AASHTO Highway Safety Manual, as well as federal and state regulations; • Progressively responsible experience in project or program management experience, including the ability to successfully plan, organize, and manage multiple, concurrent projects or tasks of varying complexities; • Experience managing and overseeing contractors and consultants; • Ability to assign work and direct project staff; • Experience managing budgets to ensure cost effectiveness of projects or programs; • Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral; • Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy; • Conscientious in completing assigned duties; • Strong mathematical skills; • Effective interpersonal and relationship buildings skills; • Excellent planning, organizational, time and project management skills and experience; • Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making ability; • Passion for safety; • Experience working with general public, professionals, special interest groups, elected or appointed officials with sensitivity to their needs and priorities; • Experience negotiating with individuals or groups to find mutually acceptable solutions; experience building consensus through give and take; • Excellent customer service skills; • Ability to critically evaluate and analyze information; • Ability to work effectively independently as well as in collaborative team situations. • Experience identifying and analyzing problems using sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; • Flexibility/adaptability in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; • Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, Google Applications, Adobe, SAP, MS Project, MicroStation, Open Roads Design, PS&E, NEPA, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems. Applicant Checklist Complete Applications must include the following documents: • A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement) • A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.) • A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. • A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. • If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), your name, and the name of your school, or your official NACES credential evaluation report. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. • If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website. The Hiring Process: • All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step. • Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. • Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. • Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list. • A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant. Employment Screening If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Accurate.” Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com . Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, spb.colorado.gov . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov . ADAAA Accommodations CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to HR Specialist Name at Email Address or call Phone Number . Former State Employees Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application. BY (SAP #50004703/PCR #67631)

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This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following
Request field surveys, environmental studies, traffic data, right-of-way information, hydrology/hydrology design, structural design, utility locations/relocations, and other information as needed.
Assist the blended project team during the environmental (NEPA) compliance monitoring and tracking by ensuring that designs comply with I-270 Corridor Improvements Record of Decision
Plan the information, documentation and course of action needed to advance I-270 community enhancements through the four phases: Feasibility, Detailed Planning, Contracting, Implementation.
Assist with the development of procurement documents for consultant engineering contracts, personal service contracts, and construction contracts that are needed to implement the community enhancements.
Assist with the development of grant applications that may be needed to finance and implement community enhancements.
Assist with the budget management and public reporting of the community enhancement program to ensure commitments made in CDOT’s Community Analysis Report are met.
Prepare information needed to ensure thorough coordination of community enhancement projects with the I-270 Corridor Improvement stakeholders which include residents, local agencies, and other organizations.
Use PEL/LAS as appropriate to provide correct pay items and other project budgetary information.
Provide Design Support During Construction for I-270 Corridor Improvements Phases 1-3.
A valid driver’s license is required to operate a CDOT vehicle to perform some of these duties.
Work Environment
Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
Opportunity to work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office
Travel required during work hours throughout the Denver Metro area
Potential for night and weekend work depending on meetings and project details
Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
Required to operate CDOT vehicles
May work in close proximity to high-speed traffic, in various weather conditions
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