Professional Engineer III, North Program - Denver Metro

Full Job Description

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
North Program Engineer for CDOT Region 1 is based out of the North Holly facility, supporting the Region Deputy Director, Region Director, Chief Engineer and ultimately the Executive Director. The North Program exists to ensure transportation projects within Adams and Broomfield County are completed safely, on schedule, and within available budget and original scopes of work. The North Program unit assures that all required federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, procedures and other mandated requirements have been met so that CDOT plans, programs, grants, construction projects, and maintenance projects may proceed. The unit provides core professional and technical engineering services to the general public to plan, scope, design, and provide construction contract engineering administration for a program of capital improvement projects within the geographic boundaries of CDOT Region.

About the Position
This supervisory position exists to plan, manage and oversee the engineering operations for the North Region Program Area through direct supervision of assigned Professional Engineer II’s (Resident Engineers). This includes directly determining priorities, preparing and allocating preconstruction and construction project budgets, representing CDOT with outside stakeholders (local agencies and public), allocating project staffing levels, and schedules. This position develops written and oral presentations, develops scopes and RFPs for consultant engineering contracts, responds to requests for public and media information and provides needed engineering support during emergency response procedures. As a supervisor, this position ensures that Resident Engineers are trained and have adequate resources to perform their assigned duties, prepares performance and employee development plans and evaluates employees’ performance, while acting as a liaison between management and staff. This position represents the Department in dealings with the public, outside entities, contractors and the media. All duties are performed with safety consciousness and the goal of providing exceptional internal and external customer service. This position must continually learn and develop job knowledge to keep up with changes in policies, procedures, technology, and priorities. This position covers the counties within the Program area and participates on the Region Management Team.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide leadership and direction for all engineering operations in project development and construction within the North Program Area.

Engineering operations include program planning, project scoping, cost estimate/budget development, project schedule development, environmental clearance, right of way plan preparation and acquisition, preliminary and final design and construction contract administration.

Maintain quality assurance review of all aspects of transportation engineering, including structural, traffic, materials, roadway geometry, and drainage.

Prioritize projects based upon various needs and existing conditions. Adjust priorities and activities based on circumstances, condition, direction, and vision/objectives.

As a Region Management Team member, assist the Deputy Director of Program Delivery in identifying and implementing a complete transportation program in coordination with the Program Management Office.

Administration of program funding allocations comprised of multiple project budgets.

Allocation of budgeted in-house and consultant resources to assigned program of projects.

Oversee the administration of contracts and mediate conflicts associated with all types of contracts.

Appoint members of consultant selection committees, participate in the consultant selection process, scores consultant proposals for Project Specific and Non-Project Specific Consultant selections based on project knowledge, personnel identified, and information presented in the proposals, and make final recommendations of consultants to the RTD.

Utilize data available in tools, such as PowerBI Dashboard and SAP, to track staff utilization and project data.

Act as subject matter expert and liaison representing the region in issues resolution associated with assigned projects and performed through negotiations with various others within and outside the Department, including the general public, local agency representatives, HQ Engineering Project Support, Federal Highway administration, and various other individuals and groups.

Provide information, education, and guidance to the public and Communications Office as needed.

Serve as an official CDOT contact with cities and counties for the purpose of explaining CDOT’s actions related to project development or construction activities.

Assure all project clearances obtained from various Utilities, Engineering, Environmental and Right-of-Way units within CDOT to clear project for advertisement.

Prepare clearly written memos or other documents to be provided to various agencies, CDOT management, contractors, etc.

Represent CDOT at public hearings and/or public meetings concerning assigned projects and to officially defend the agencies position and/or actions by testifying before a court of law as an expert witness.

Manage, develop, and make decisions on performance evaluations, dispute resolution, morale, motivation/attitude, recruitment and retention, training, overtime, leave, and safety as a second-level supervisor responsible for multiple units of employees; make recommendations on hiring/transfers/promotions.

Provide technical engineering support to the Transportation Planning Regions/ MPOs within the program area during the Project Planning and Programming Process (4P Process), which includes the State’s 20 Year Transportation Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

Monitor overall condition of all components of infrastructure within Program area, including bridges, culverts, roadway surface condition, and high traffic hazard locations.

Maintains a current emergency management plan within the section in coordination with other program managers within and outside the region;

Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday; hybrid.
• Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office.
• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range.
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required; required to operate CDOT vehicles.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.
• Three (3) years of professional experience as a licensed professional engineer, one (1) of which must have been at the level of a unit supervisor, staff authority, or equivalent.

Substitutions

• Appropriate education in addition to that required for the professional engineer license will substitute for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis, but not the supervisory or staff authority experience.

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.

• Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.

• Be available for contact during the day, evening or night for construction projects, highway impacts or closures and staffing snow teams at various locations.

Preferred Qualifications

The Exceptional Applicant will be an experienced engineering program manager and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in public and/or private management of a multi-million dollar program or organization;
• Knowledge and experience with engineering fundamentals, DOT Pavement Design Manual, CDOT's Standard Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction, and M & S Standards;
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with transportation engineering, related engineering specialties, and Local Agency programs;
• Maintain current working knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;
• Knowledge of CDOT's Program Management processes, procedures and management tools;
• Knowledge of CDOT's Asset Management processes and procedures;
• Being open to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to quickly changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor staff members
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Working with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Negotiating mutually acceptable solutions; building consensus through give and take;
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Excellent ability to identify and analyze problems using sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions;
• Passion for safety;
• Working effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, AASHTO ME Design, MicroStation, InRoads, and the strong 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.

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), and the name of your school, or your 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. 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, 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 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 tospb.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, atspb.colorado.gov under 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 Brenda Yang at Brenda.Yang@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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