Engineer-in-Training II - Greeley

Full Job Description

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.

Requirements

About the Work Unit

The Traffic Operations Unit is responsible in mainntaining, preserving, and improving traffic safety, efficiency, capacity, and operation of highways for the traveling public as well as construction and maintenance workers by ensuring the appropriate design of traffic control devices for highway construction and permanent installation.

About the Position

The Engineer-in-Training II position will continue to develop under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer: This position will apply and implement engineering theories, principles, and standards and lead Traffic Operations projects and efforts.

Position will berform engineering design, analysis, and construction management for traffic operations through work zones, signalized intersections, and permanent installations on state highways within the region.

The Enginner-in-Training II position will provide recommendations and designs safety improvements for rural and urban highways.

Your major duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Under the guidance and supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer:

• Applies and implements engineering theories, principles, and standards and lead Traffic Operations projects and efforts;
• Performs engineering design, analysis, and construction management for traffic operations through work zones, signalized intersections, and permanent installations on state highways within the region;
• Provides recommendations and designs safety improvements for rural and urban highways;
• Provides technical information and serves as a representative from the Traffic program to CDOT specialty branches and outside municipalities;
• Ensures that departmental policy, procedures and design standards are addressed and incorporated into roadway construction plans and other efforts relating to traffic operations;
• Develops, and applies traffic modeling, traffic analysis, and signal timing principals to CDOT assets in the region;
• Assists in the management of assets of pavement markings, signs, signals, and other assets;
• Assists in the corresponding recommendation of locations to address via internal or external efforts;
• Becomes familiar with traffic signal, pavement markings, signs, other asset requirements and associated technology needs and requirements;
• Assists with serving as a department liaison to the public, local agencies, state and federal entities, CDOT Design teams, businesses, special interest groups, utility companies and others regarding design feasibility, plan constructability and potential maintenance issues, design and construction activities or conflicts;
• Continues to develop technical expertise through training and review of reference materials and guidelines, including changes in state and federal law, engineering and design standards, and innovative theories and practices;
• Assists with performing all aspects of Traffic Engineering, including but not limited to, analysis and creation of traffic modeling, safety studies, traffic counts, warrant studies, signal/corridor timings and analyses to support design decision;
• Investigates and provides recommendations as it relates to customer/citizen concerns;
• Participates in meetings and represents CDOT in the review and approval of CDOT projects after performing review of design and/or construction plans for compliance with federal and state documents and requirements;
• Assists in preparing preliminary and final traffic plans, specifications and cost estimates for roadway construction projects; This includes preparing plan sheets for signalization of intersections, intersection geometric designs, construction work zone traffic control, permanent signing and striping, and other safety improvement projects;
• Assists in requesting field survey, environmental study, traffic data, right-of-way information, hydrology/hydrology design, structural design, utility locations/relocations, and other information as required to support project needs:

Assists in preparing traffic control plans for construction projects and/or review work by other units/external stakeholders in the Region.

This requires a working knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Roadside Design Guide, and State Highway Access Code, AASHTO Design Guide;

• Attends and leads meetings as it relates to project management requirement;
• Communicates and coordinates with contractors and consultants on a daily basis as it relates to project efforts;
• Ensures the design and construction of transportation projects comply with state and federal guidelines;
• Maintains a working knowledge of the MUTCD and proficient use of MicroStation/ORD, PMWeb, and other CDOT software
• Assists in coordinating the work with other Specialty Units to meet project schedules;
• Assists in conducting oversight of construction projects in inspector or project engineering capacity following CDOT standards, specifications, and guidance manuals;
• Inspections duties will require field and office work and may take place during outside normal office hours, including nights;
• Performs conformance oversight duties on Traffic Operations and may manage selected CDOT traffic projects while gaining experience to take on aspects of more complex projects;
• Certify that the contractor's construction methods, procedures, materials and end products are in compliance with the engineering details and specifications outlined in the construction plans by making detailed visual inspections;
• Assists in reviewing and compiling documentation that reports quantities of work performed to assure the contractual acceptability of work is in accordance to the plans;
• Measures and calculates quantities from verified field data to ensure compliance with the approved plans and specifications
• Ensures accurate payment of funds to contractor for work completed;
• Compiles all relevant data to ascertain impact on budgetary concerns when modifications to original plans or scope of work are made;
• Ensures safety by monitoring and requesting modifications on construction sites and traffic control plan to ensure compliance with appropriate standards;
• Assists in developing regular summary reports for management and prepare particular financial instruments such as funding letters, pay estimates, consultant billings etc;
• Facilitates creation of Intergovernmental Agreements, special use and other appropriate agreements between CDOT and Local Agencies;
• Other related duties as required.

Work Environment:

• Primarily 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM work hours, Monday-Friday with the opportunity for a flexible schedule
• Travel required in-state for meetings and inspect work sites across Region 4 and occasional travel outside the region
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

Substitutions

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the enrollment as an Engineer Intern.

Condition of Employment

• A current valid driver 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.
• 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.
• It is a CDOT condition of employment that individuals hired to the class of Engineer-In-Training must obtain licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Board within eight years of initial appointment to an EIT position.

Preferred Qualifications
The exceptional applicant will possess 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;
• Knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;
• Experience ensuring compliance with applicable policies, laws, rules, regulations and/or requirements;
• Strong interest and experience in the transportation design and construction engineering fields.
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Strong time and project management skills, including organizational skills;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including facilitation and presentation skills and experience;
• Excellent research skills;
• Passion for safety;
• Being open to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Experience with Microstation Open Roads Designer or other Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) programs.Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail, with the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Additional Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. 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.

3. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.

4. If you are using education to qualify,a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing your name, the name of the school, all course work and degree(s) conferred or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
5. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.

3. 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 Background, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT.

Further information regarding Accurate Background including its privacy policy, may be found online at https://www.accurate.com.

Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Dr 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 includessocial 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 eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative.

This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.govunder Rules.

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 Angelita Sims at angelita.sims@state.co.us

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.

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