Intern Geotechnical Field Tech - Denver

Full Job Description

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It's in your best interest to apply early.

Pay will be determined by education and experience:
Student Trainee I - IV - $19.29 hourly

This is a paid temporary /intern position limited to a maximum of 9 months from the date of hire. In addition to being a fantastic place to work, CDOT offers all temporary employees paid sick leave. Temporary employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours.

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, socioeconomic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

Requirements

This is a great opportunity for students or individuals interested in geosciences, engineering, or environmental fields to gain practical, real-world experience using specialized equipment, learning field investigation techniques, and contributing to projects that help keep Colorado’s transportation system safe and reliable.

• Assist in the completion of geological and geotechnical drilling explorations and field investigations.
• Support drillers in the operation of Central Mine Equipment (CME) drilling rigs.
• Collect core samples, standard penetration test (SPT) samples, Shelby tube samples, and continuous dry core samples.
• Perform penetrometer tests in support of geotechnical and environmental investigations.
• Assist with additional field investigation activities such as collecting bulk samples, measuring slope profiles, and supporting mapping efforts.
• Assist in the installation of geotechnical instrumentation, including vertical and horizontal inclinometers.
• Install static and pneumatic piezometers to monitor water levels and pore pressure.
• Assist with monitoring lateral deflection and settlement in slide areas, embankments, and under roadways.
• Assist senior geotechnical and geohazard staff with field data acquisition and basic data reduction.
• Use and support monitoring equipment including piezometers, inclinometers, crack meters, tensiometers, and LiDAR.
• Assist senior geotechnical and geohazard staff with filing, recordkeeping, and office support activities related to regional projects.
• Drive to and from field sites as required (valid driver’s license required).
• Follow established safety procedures and properly use tools and equipment.

• Primarily 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM work hours, Monday through Friday in the HQ/Region 1 office building located at 2829 W. Howard Place, Denver.

The typical work week will be 40 hours a week in the summer months (May through August) with an option to continue part-time through December or January if the intern is local.

An hour orientation is planned to start paperwork early in May with full-time employment and start date coordinating with any classes and finals that need to be completed.

• Occasional travel may be required during work hours to assigned locations to collect data.
• Potential overnight travel may be required. This would be for field operations and inspection trips. The length of stay could be 1 to 4 nights and home for the weekends.
• Must be able to work outdoors along highway and interstate in differing environments (wet, dry, hot, cold). Safety equipment and clothing will be provided.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. occasionally and 30 lbs. regularly.
• Must be able to transverse moderate to difficult terrain unassisted (slopes, rocks, wooded areas, etc.) to perform field duties.
• May be required to operate CDOT vehicles.
• Must have current driver’s license.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must be either:

• Geology (engineering, enviro, structural, mining, etc.)
• Geotechnical Engineering
• General Civil Engineering (with interest in geo)

OR

• Geology (engineering, enviro, structural, mining, etc.)
• Geotechnical Engineering
• General Civil Engineering (with interest in geo)

Current enrollment or completed coursework or training through an accredited parallel degree program, vocational school, or trade school in:

• Technician programs (environmental, geological, engineering)

• Mechanic programs (heavy or light)

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.

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.

• 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.

• Strong interest in the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Pursuing a related degree;
• Knowledge and experience with databases and SQL;
• Familiarity with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS);
• Highest work and personal ethics and integrity;
• Desire to learn (curious) and develop (is teachable);
• Effective communication (example: volume is sufficient to be heard audibly and responds to electronic communication) and organizational skills (example: keeps work calendar up-to-date);
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Strong mathematical skills;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) and experience with Google Applications and Gmail; and
• The ability and interest 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 copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your (Official Copy) NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

4. 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. 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.

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.

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.

mkv (Geotech Intern 50139580, Denver)