Highway Access Permits Coordinator (entry level) - Durango

This position is open to applications from 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 does contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page 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 excellent benefits package.

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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. 

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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions. 

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Description of Job

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for a position that will train to become a Highway Access Permits Coordinator in our Durango location.  This position will assist the unit in administering CDOT's Access management program in accordance with section 43-2-14 7 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and the State Highway Access Code.  Will learn to review and analyze access requests for conformance with regulations and standards using sound engineering, safety, and planning principles.
  
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Learn to review and analyze land use development proposals in order to determine highway access needs and how to mitigate traffic concerns;
• Train to collaborate with CDOT work units (including, but not limited to: Right-Of-Way, Hydrology, Environmental, Roadway design, Traffic, Maintenance, Construction, and Materials sections) in order to tailor highway access location and design features to meet site specific conditions;
• Assist in planning highway access to accommodate local government's master plans, future traffic volumes, mobility patterns and future signalized and non-signalized access;
• Assist with formulating special terms and conditions for the issuance of each individual highway access permit in accordance with state statutes, rules and regulations; authorize permits that fully define the responsibilities of the Permittee;
• Learn to prepare Level 1 (no access or highway improvements and Level 2 (access improvements) access permits, including writing the special terms and conditions for the access permits;  
• Assist in evaluating design waivers for permits;
• Assist Access Manager with the preparation of Access Control Plans.
• Assist with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) development and support for the unit, such as data management, new data collection, data acquisition, software implementation and workflows, application and map creation, data sharing, and quality assurance and control;
• Learn to create databases and to develop GIS reports with capacity to map trends and activity;
• Assist with administering the Outdoor Advertising rules and regulations Program;
• Learn to perform field reviews and inspections of proposed access requests; verifying installation and construction of permitted accesses on assigned projects;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail, SAP. Ability to quickly learn other software systems, such as Access Permit Program (Salesforce and SharePoint).
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday
• Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office
• Travel required during work hours 
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

 Minimum Qualifications:

• At minimum, the ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree from a U.S. accredited college or university.  A transcript showing degree conferral must be attached to your application to verify this requirement.

Substitution: Additional work experience that provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor's degree but not for the specific experience.  A Doctoral or Master's degree in planning, engineering, business or public relations will substitute for the undergraduate degree and one year of the required professional 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 a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or 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 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 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;

• Knowledge and understanding of theories, principles and best practices of city and county planning processes, urban and rural development and transportation planning processes;
• Knowledge and understanding of access permitting and relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations;
• Familiarity with Colorado Revised Statute, State Highway Access Code (https://www.codot.gov/business/permits/accesspermits), and Model Traffic Code (https://www.codot.gov/library/traffic/traffic-manuals-and-guidelines/fed-state-co-traffic-manuals/2020-model-traffic-code-for-colorado.pdf (Download PDF reader)) ;
• Familiarity with understanding how Outdoor Advertising affects the safety of the traveling public (https://www.codot.gov/programs/signs/outdoor-advertising);
• Familiarity with reading engineering plan sets and other pre-construction documents;
• 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 a wide variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, and commitments in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and relationship building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Ability to succinctly write memos, briefing papers, etc., outlining issues, key concerns and possible solutions;
• 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;
• Passion for safety;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Gmail and Google Applications, GIS, SAP, SalesForce, SharePoint, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.