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State of Colorado Professional Engineer I, Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise - Denver in Denver, Colorado
Professional Engineer I, Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise - Denver
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Professional Engineer I, Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise - Denver
Salary
$90,684.00 - $99,756.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
HAA 50137705 - 07/24
Department
Department of Transportation
Opening Date
07/01/2024
Closing Date
7/15/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
2829 Howard Pl Denver, CO 80204
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Lynn Livingston LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us 303-757-9110
Type of Announcement
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
This position is open to Colorado state residents and non-residents
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you’ll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit ourcareers page (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellentbenefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package!
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.
Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go tohttps://studentaid.gov/pslf/
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.
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Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Professional Engineer I works in the Statewide Bridge Enterprise (BE) program. The Enterprise was formed in 2009 by the FASTER legislation (SB09-108) to accelerate the repair, reconstruction, and replacement of rapidly deteriorating bridge infrastructure throughout the state. Subsequently, the passage of SB21-260 renamed the BE as the Statewide Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise (BTE) and expanded the scope of the Enterprise to include tunnel projects. In 2023, HB 23-1276 further expanded the scope of the Enterprise to include the completion of preventative maintenance bridge projects, and allowing the BTE to repair, reconstruct, replace, and maintain fair-rated bridges under certain circumstances.
Per C.R.S. 43-4-805, the BTE operates as an autonomous government-owned business within the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado Transportation Commission serves as the Statewide Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise Board of Directors. The BTE constitutes an Enterprise per Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution which allows the BTE to impose a bridge safety surcharge fee and bridge and tunnel impact and retail delivery fees to accomplish its business purpose. The Enterprise serves as the state’s primary program for bridge replacement projects and is a key strategic business partner and funding source for several major projects in CDOT’s 10-year vision plan.
About the Position
The Professional Engineer I uses engineering knowledge, industry best practices and understanding of CDOT’s current practices to:
Support the development, implementation, and management of the BTE’s new asset management program.
Support the state tunnel asset manager with program-level and project-level duties required to successfully manage the tunnel asset which includes 20 tunnels and 2 snow shed facilities statewide.
Provide/assist in providing program-level and project-level monitoring, tracking, and status reporting for BTE.
Analyze reports, plans, specifications, and other project-level information to ensure that project scope aligns with BTE funding eligibility and participate in planning, milestone, and progress meetings to give technical input and guidance on bridge and tunnel projects.
Serves as a technical support to CDOT Regional Staff to ensure that projects are executed in accordance with the applicable statutes, policies, procedures, processes, and guidance that govern the BTE.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Asset Management Support
Supports the development and implementation of a BTE asset management program which will maximize the return on investment for structures that were replaced or rehabilitated by the BTE program.
Implements new and existing policies and procedures.
Collaborates with BTE staff and other CDOT subject matter experts to determine funding needs and forecast future funding needs.
Forecasts future asset treatments utilizing engineering knowledge/understanding of the various types of structures and the factors that influence bridge deterioration to determine the treatments needed to maintain them efficiently and effectively.
Using engineering principles and knowledge, supports the BTE Deputy Program Manager with the development of bridge preventative maintenance and repair standards by exploring, analyzing, selecting and implementing asset management best practices and innovative treatments.
Supports the implementation of HB 23-1276 to develop preventive maintenance guidance for good and fair bridges using engineering knowledge, industry best practices and knowledge of CDOT’s current practices.
Assists with the modification of the Enterprise’s governing documents, policies, procedures, processes, and guidance documents to align with industry best practices, new rules and laws.
Using engineering knowledge, determines/assists with determining a methodology for prioritizing different work types that are eligible for program funding such as bridge replacement, repair, rehabilitation or tunnel repair or rehab.
Quantifies the existing BTE-owned bridge maintenance backlog and funding needs for BTE-owned assets.
Develops tracking and reporting mechanisms to ensure that BTE-owned assets are receiving asset management treatments on the appropriate intervals.
Project Delivery
Supports CDOT Region staff and assists the Regions with meeting applicable requirements to successfully execute BTE funded projects by identifying and providing the appropriate direction based on BTE policy or procedural directives, guidance documents, or processes.
Performs BTE project eligibility reviews and partners with CDOT Region Staff and The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to determine eligible funding limits in accordance with program guidance documents. Uses engineering knowledge, and principles to independently audit the best design approaches and based on the features of the project, to determine what is eligible for BTE funding.
Participates in project planning, scoping, and design phases to confirm that the proposed project scope meets BTE project goals.
Engages with the project team to obtain information on dynamic factors such project health, status, complexity, and importance to maintain effective project oversight.
Revises/updates CDOT and BTE manuals (i.e. project development manual, bridge design manual, construction manual, etc.) design bulletins, and other guidance as needed to ensure that BTE content is accurate and current.
Tunnel Asset Engineer
Supports the statewide tunnel asset management program using professional engineering knowledge and expertise by:
Solving technical problems and converting tunnel inspection findings to actionable repair projects in collaboration with CDOT Region staff.
Assisting Regions with technical review for inspection findings, reports, studies, etc. related to tunnel components and systems and providing/supporting with interpretation of results and determination of next steps to resolve ongoing issues.
Developing technical scopes of work in conjunction with Region Staff and the Tunnel Asset Manager and/or supports Regions with the development of a technical scope of work for tunnel projects by providing guidance on best practices and answering questions.
Reviewing inspection reports and essential repair findings to support project selection process.
Develops materials for monthly tunnel owner/operator meetings such as agendas, technical descriptions of issues and inspection findings impacting tunnels, and program-level status updates, including but not limited to program performance, planning and reporting activities, and information on new or upcoming initiatives.
Assists the Tunnel Asset Manager and Region staff with the implementation of the Statewide Tunnel Maintenance and Capital Project Plan.
Supports the tunnel asset manager with the annual budget setting process by compiling inspection data and data on tunnel condition from other sources to report on the state of the tunnel asset and the investment level needed to meet established performance targets.
BTE Program Controls and Reporting
Oversees the collection of cost and schedule data for BTE-funded projects and ensures that this information is relayed to the appropriate BTE team member to update BTE plans, financial models, reports, etc.
Develops monthly BTE schedule reports.
Develops materials for the meetings and committees.
Provides ongoing maintenance to the BTE bridge cost estimating tool.
Assists the BTE Manager with the development of the semi-annual BTE Bridge Prioritization Plan.
Provides regular reporting on the tunnel asset class to the Tunnel Asset Manager and other internal and external stakeholders as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Daytime hours Monday - Friday
Daytime travel during business hours to meetings, site visits, and industry events.
Up to 5% overnight travel to meetings, site visits, and industry events
Required to drive CDOT vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
- Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land
OR
- Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from another state in the U.S.
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.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants who do not have a current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will be required to obtain a Colorado license within six months of hire as a condition of employment.
The person hired for this position must be a Colorado resident by the start date.
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 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 a licensed Professional Engineer with 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;
Civil engineering design and construction knowledge and experience, including current working knowledge of civil engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices, especially for transportation related projects;
Bridge and tunnel asset management experience;
Experience with bridge preventative maintenance and repair standards, best practices and treatments;
Project delivery experience;
Experience with CDOT, FHWA, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) or other state DOT bridge preventative maintenance resources, manuals, guidelines, and reports;
Knowledge and experience with the CDOT Construction Manual, CDOT Material Manual, CDOT Project Development Manual, CDOT Standards & Specifications Manual, CDOT M&S Standards, MUTCD, Bridge Design Manual and other industry design standards;
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making ability;
Excellent planning, organizational, time and project management skills and experience;
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships;
Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
Experience negotiating with individuals or groups to find mutually acceptable solutions;
Experience building consensus for acceptance of a document or solution to an issue;
Flexibility/adaptability in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
Ability to work effectively in independent and team situations;
Passion for safety;
Fluency in Microsoft Office, Adobe and Google applications and ability to learn other software systems;
Familiarity with SAP;
Familiarity with PMWeb.
Supplemental Information
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 letterthat 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 a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
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.
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 “Info Cubic”.
Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, LLC, including its privacy policy, may be found online atwww.InfoCubic.com. Info Cubic is located at 116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112, and can be reached at877.360.4636.
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.govunder Rules.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.
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 Lynn Livingston at LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us or call 303-757-9110.
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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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".
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A current Professional Engineer License is required for this position. Please list your Professional Engineer license # in the space below and include the state(s) in which you are licensed. If you do not have a current PE License, please write N/A
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Please confirm that you understand and agree to the following: If the person selected for this position is licensed as a Professional Engineer in a U.S. state other than Colorado, s/he will be required to obtain a Colorado Professional Engineer license within six (6) months of hire as a condition of employment.
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I understand that if I am selected, I will be required to be a Colorado resident on, or before the date of hire.
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A cover letter and chronological resume are required. Cover letters and resumes must be uploaded as attachments to your online application. Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Did you attach a cover letter and resume to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now. Please note: The education, experience, abilities, and accomplishments listed in this announcement have been identified as critical to successful performance in this position. Your cover letter should address your interest in and qualifications for this job with CDOT. Please be specific and detailed in describing experience, abilities, and accomplishments as they relate to this position's requirements and major duties as described in the announcement.
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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkins
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