Professional Engineer II - Staff Bridge, Denver

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. 

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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.About the Position
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for a Professional Engineer II (PE II) in the Bridge Asset Management unit of the Bridge Design and Construction branch.  As the PE II, you will be responsible for managing all of CDOT's structural asset management system activities.  This includes maintaining all of CDOT's records for structures, providing access to and reports from these records, providing long range plans for CDOT's bridge construction and maintenance programs, providing CDOT's bridge height and weight restrictions, managing and reporting data from ratings, inspections and design and administrating the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) off-system bridge program. 

This position will supervise four employees including Professional Engineers and Data Managers.

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

• Responsible for ensuring that CDOT is meeting all federal requirements pertaining to the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS),  MAP21, Fast Act and related federal programs; provide NBI, NBE and NTI reporting to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as scheduled; provide reports to local agencies, CDOT management and units as scheduled.
• Compose and submit the annual list of "poor" rated bridges qualifying eligible bridges for the CDOT Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise Program;
• Maintain and execute a plan for updating vertical clearance and average daily traffic (ADT) information, including that for non-CDOT roadways over state highways; ensure all project records are correctly archived; respond to requests for structure design/construction records and provide access to these records;
• Maintain web access to the Bridge Management Systems Unit's annual reports and publications (e.g. List of "poor" rated bridges, scour critical bridges report, Coding Guide); define and manage the processes for data entry and reporting by CDOT inspectors and consultants;
• Manage and maintain the data for all Bridge Structural Assets including:  Off-System Manor Structures and Tunnels; On-System Bridges, Culverts, Tunnels, Walls, Signs, Mast-Arm Signals, High Mast Lights, and Miscellaneous structures.
• Be CDOT's primary contact with the Special Highway Committee (SHC) and provide engineering assistance; ensure CDOT is meeting all federal requirements pertaining to the off-system bridge program; track the Off-System Bridge program and submit all reports;
• Develop, maintain, and execute an annual work plan for modeling and planning the implementation of the bridge asset management program;
• Identify and prioritize CDOT's annual structure replacement, rehabilitation, repair, and preventative maintenance needs, statewide and regionally, for the purpose of allocating funds and programming projects and maintenance activities; assist with the development of proposals for improving this annual identification and prioritization of structure project and maintenance activity needs;
• Provide annual reports on CDOT's existing, and estimated long term, structure replacement, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance needs;
• Participate in the annual budget setting for dedicating funding, providing all required documentation;
• Assist with the development of methods and proposals for improving CDOT's long-term forecasting;  
• Maintain and execute a quality control and quality assurance plan for all records, reports, and bridge restrictions; ensure all structure records and reports are correct and up-to-date; perform quality assurance reviews of the structural records and reports; participate in the formal annual quality reviews of the NBIS program with the FHWA Division Bridge Engineer and the CDOT Bridge Inspection Engineer;
• Maintain the Department's bridge vehicle height restrictions list; maintain and execute procedures for updating and publishing this information;
• Supervise four full-time employees; responsible for employee performance plans and evaluations; approve timesheets and leave requests; initiate the hiring process, interviewing applicants and recommending hire, promotion or transfer; schedule and make arrangements for special assignments to the unit; ensure all financial transactions have appropriate approval and that all programs are within budget; provide annual itemized budgets for assigned project activities; report on the unit's activities and accomplishments to the Bridge Engineer; manage contracts and task orders for consultant services; mentor and coach employees;
• Supervise the maintenance of the Branch's webpage;
• Remain on call for emergency field inspections as provided for by the Branch's emergency response plan; assist the CDOT Inspection Engineer in managing the inspection and inventory work performed by consultant personnel, and selecting consultants; provide asset management related training to CDOT and consultant personnel; stay up-to-date on all bridge asset management research and best practices and provide ad hoc technical assistance as needed;
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment: 

• Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday
• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Occasional out-of-state travel for conferences
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Occasionally expected to work and/or remain at worksite in delayed start, early release, or closure situations.

Minimum Qualifications

•  Current registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.  
• AND at least two years of transportation-related structural engineering experience, which must have included one year at the level of a licensed Professional Engineer.
• A current valid driver's license is required for this position as it requires operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Substitutions
Appropriate education in addition to that required for the professional engineer license will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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.
• May be required to work overtime including weekends and holidays.

 Preferred Qualifications
The Exceptional Applicant will be dedicated to a career in the transportation field and possess proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties as listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the engineering design and construction of highway structures;
• Extensive knowledge and experience with National Bridge Inventory, National Tunnel Inventory, and Highway Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation programs;
• Extensive knowledge and experience with DOT Pavement Design Manual, CDOT's Standard Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction, and M & S Standards;
• Knowledge and experience with project financing requirements, processes, RAMP, STIP, TIP, etc.;
• Excellent ability to create standard and ad hoc reports, and presentation of technical information;
• Experience allocating funds, monitoring and/or preparing budgets;
• A history of progressively responsible project or program management experience, including the ability to successfully plan, organize, and manage multiple, concurrent projects or tasks of varying complexities;
• Maintaining current working knowledge of engineering best practices, CDOT procedures, regulations, and policies related to area of responsibility and to the broad range of engineering specialty areas at CDOT;
• Leadership and supervisory experience;
• Being open to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to quickly changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• 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;
• 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;
• Working effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, AASHTO Bridge Management, MicroStation, InRoads, and the strong ability to quickly learn other software systems.  

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.)

3. 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. 
4.  A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
5.  If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
6. 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.

 

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. 

1. 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 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, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439. 

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 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.gov under 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 Misty.Valles@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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