Utilities Project Trainee - Metro Denver

This position is only open to Colorado state 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 CDOTDo 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 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!CDOT for AllCDOT’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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service?The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.#LI-POSTAbout the PositionThe Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for a Utilities Project Manager (Eng/Phys Sci Tech I) in our Region 1 Utilities Unit in our Denver location. This Unit provides support for highway design and construction projects by coordinating all required utility, railroad, and irrigation ditch company accommodations in order to enable timely completion of projects for advertisement and construction. You will have the opportunity to assist the Region Utility Engineer in the administration and enforcement of CDOT's Utility Accommodation Code and Damage Prevention Law, as well as provide critical utility clearances to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Local Agency and CDOT projects to meet scheduled advertisement dates. As you gain in knowledge and experience, there are several opportunities for advancement.Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:• Assist CDOT with the identification of utility conflicts on highway construction projects; review construction plans; typical projects would be aerial and buried utility locations related to intersection lane widenings and proposed traffic signal installations.• Engage utility, irrigation and railroad companies to review and confirm identified conflicts.• Collaborate with utility companies and CDOT’s contractor with utility related relocations, modification, or new installations.• Schedule meetings with utility owners; attend meetings with the Region Utility Engineer to assist in addressing, resolving and documenting design, construction and/or scheduling issues and other conflicts.• Draft utility relocation agreements and memorandums of understanding that define the roles and responsibilities of the contractor and the utility owners.• Assist with determining utility, railroad and irrigation owners' eligibility for reimbursable expenses according to all rules and regulations.• Obtain and verify legal documentation to determine property ownership and right of occupancy.• Assist with document preparation for utility, irrigation ditch and railroad companies for reimbursable and/or non-reimbursable expenses; review billings for completed work and ensure compliance with the contracts and all rules and regulations.• Develop maps and other documentation for existing utilities to be incorporated into each construction project. Conduct field verifications of all facility locations.• Interpret utility key maps for designers.• Review all preliminary and final design plans to ensure that they are accurate and complete.• Draft utility and railroad specification documents and prepare written certification to proceed with construction.• Serve as a primary contact to utility companies on assigned utility relocations.• Other job duties as assigned.Work Environment:• Daytime work hours, Monday-Friday• Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range for field visits, meetings, and training• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado• Required to operate CDOT vehicles• Required to work in close proximity to heavy traffic• Required to perform field visits to collect data, which requires work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain, as well as in active construction sitesMinimum Qualifications• High school diploma or GED.• AND at least 4 years of full-time work experience in any combination of the following: assisting in the design of construction plans, monitoring construction projects by conducting materials testing, project inspection, and documentation.Substitutions:• College or university coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Physical Sciences or other field of study related to the duties of this position may 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 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 QualificationsThe 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.• Familiarity with reading road or utility design and construction plans.• Knowledge and/or understanding of Utility Professional Standards, AASHTO, MUTCD, or Colorado Highway Utility Code; CDOT Standard Specification & Standard Plans; (CDOT) Utility Accommodation Code (§2 C.C.R. 601-18), Damage prevention Law (§CRS 9-1.5-101-08), and Subsurface Utility Engineering ASCE 38-22.• Experience and/or education related to road construction, road inspection.• 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 work with general public, professional, contractors, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments.• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take.• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.• Strong reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability.• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.• Excellent 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, Google Suite, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.Applicant ChecklistComplete 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.)• 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.• 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 ReinstatementIf 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 ScreeningIf 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 at www.InfoCubic.com. Info Cubic is located at 116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112, and can be reached at 877.360.4636.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 RightsIf 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 InclusionThe 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 AccommodationsCDOT 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 Priya Kumar at Priya.kumar@state.co.usFormer State EmployeesFormer 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.PK (SAP #50004729/PCR #58027)