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Engineer-In-Training III (Traffic Operations Engineer) - Denver

Salary

$78,336.00 - $86,160.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

HAA-50004267-01/25

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Chief Engineer's Office

Opening Date

01/23/2025

Closing Date

2/6/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

2829 W Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Brenda.Yang@state.co.us

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.

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Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

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

“The 2024 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.”

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 will 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 excellent benefits (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 to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

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Description of Job

About the Unit

The Traffic Safety & Engineering Services unit exists to provide highway safety and traffic operations-related input for transportation planning and project development to improve operations through multiple programs and projects. They include Standards, Specifications, reviewing products for CDOT use, Traffic Incident Management, Traffic Modeling, Bottleneck Reduction, Operations Analysis, Safety Crash Analysis, and Field studies.

     

About the Position

The Engineer in Training III will work under the supervision and direction of a licensed Professional Engineer: work fully-operational, non-licensed engineer providing expertise to the unit and Regions for operations, traffic engineering, data collection to assist with asset and program management, and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) implementations. This position, under the guidance and supervision of a Professional Engineer, reviews or prepares evaluations for construction projects and highway corridors as requested by the regions. Assist and oversee the management of operations and safety programs by evaluating, ranking, and selecting projects proposed by local agencies and CDOT Regions. Perform traffic studies, simulation, crash analysis, signal warrant studies, intersection analysis, and traffic operation analysis for safety projects and upon region requests.

Major duties and responsibilities are performed under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer and include, but are not limited to the following:

Operations Evaluations

• A junior subject matter expert conducting research, information collection, plan, specification review, interviews, field reviews, procedures, and processes to complete or administer Operations Evaluations.

• Reviews projects from a traffic operation engineering perspective to evaluate before and after impacts of operations recommendations.

• Assisting and conducting assessments, this position discovers patterns on state highways that must be corrected and review safety data to ensure that proposed corrections will improve safety.

• Consider the impacts of traffic operation improvements on freight, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, commuting, local agencies, zoning, signal timing, planning, and future projects.

• Provide traffic engineering review of planning, feasibility, system-level, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) studies.

• Perform as an administrator for the Operations Evaluation Web tool and traffic engineering tools.

• Provide advice on how to complete Operations Evaluations.

• Coordinate operation evaluation compliance within the region and provide analysis for all projects requested by region traffic units.

Traffic Operations Engineering and Data Analysis

• Assist in traffic data analysis, database management, and data entry as needed for asset management, The Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2), The Hot Spot Program (HOTSPOTS), Congestion relief, Rural Access Mobility Platform (RAMP), Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery Act (FASTER), and other CDOT or federal programs as required.

• Conduct regional data collection, analysis, and inspection of needs, and relate causality to roadway geometrics, traffic control devices, crash data, intersection operations, turning movements, signals, and traffic operations using highway and traffic engineering principles.

• Collect and analyze data using available resources and provide innovative solutions to issues. Make recommendations based on available data.

• Assist in Operations, Signals, and Safety data for Colorado, CDOT, and Colorado Local agencies as experience is gained by completing projects and tasks.

• Analyzes the impact of speed and school study engineering reviews in coordination with the Field Regulatory Operation

• Collaborate with experienced professional engineer personnel to resolve these issues.

• Retrieve historical crash data and review data to identify cash patterns and incorporate those safety findings into the development of project alternatives.

• Review traffic modeling submissions from consultants for completeness, accuracy, and implementation issues.

• Guidelines such as the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Geometric Design Standards, and the Traffic Engineering Handbook are consulted to ensure improvement solutions meet industry standards.

Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) and Engineering Support

• Work closely with the CDOT Regions, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Maintenance & Operations, Freight, Office of Innovative Mobility (OIM), Department of Transportation Development (DTD), and other CDOT branches to provide traffic engineering and program support as necessary for Transportation Systems Management and Operations Program support.

• Assist the unit manager on all TSM&O program-related tasks, meetings, coordination, and collaboration for CDOT”s TSM&O implementations.

• Assist in reviewing specifications and standards, reviewing manuals, testing and training materials, composing reports, reviewing studies and plans, and providing essential traffic engineering support as needed. The position will participate in data collection activities as required.

• Work with and provide support to other traffic staff on an as-needed basis.

• Assist in developing new traffic programs, and processes for traffic data support, including operations evaluations tools, intersection and interchange control analysis tools, dashboards, excel sheets, and automation to assist regions in project decisions.

• Work with other units in Staff Traffic, OIM, Freight, ITS, and the Division of Maintenance and Operations on projects, coordinating data for various projects, estimating projects, integrating new technology, and assisting in analysis or engineering support.

• Research new technology and TSM&O best practices to help find solutions to CDOT and statewide challenges.

Work Environment:

• Your schedule will be primarily Monday – Friday with opportunity for a flexible schedule.

• After a training period, you may work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.

• Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office.

• Possible night work for conducting traffic control reviews and field data collection.

• Regular travel required during work hours for project related activities, site visits, meetings, trainings and conference attendance.

• Required to work outside in all weather conditions, in close proximity to moving traffic, and over variable terrain.

• Required to drive CDOT vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors

• One (1) year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

Substitutions:

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the enrollment as an Engineer Intern

• Appropriate education in addition to that required for enrollment as an Engineer Intern will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

• If applying under this substitution, you must include your Colorado PE License number on your online application as verification of your registration.

• Graduate level engineering coursework, beyond a Bachelor's Degree will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

  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

Unless applying under Substitutions, a copy of your transcript(s) or official NACES credential evaluation report must be submitted. (see supplemental questions)

Transcripts must show either:

• A degree in engineering has been conferred.

  OR

• All engineering and other course work including current coursework.

Substitution:

• Current registration as an Engineer Intern or as a Professional Engineer issued by theColoradoBoard of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors may be substituted for the required degree.

Conditions of Employment

• If you are selected, you must provide a copy of your transcript showing that an engineering degree has been conferred by the date of hire as a condition of employment.

• It is a CDOT condition of employment that individuals hired to the class of Engineer-In-Training III must obtain registration as a Professional Engineer by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors within eight years of the initial appointment to the EIT classification.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will be an engineering graduate 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;

• Interest in Traffic Operations and Modeling;

• Ability and willingness to maintain current working knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;

• Experience with data analysis;

• 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.

• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;

• Strong time and project management 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;

• Commitment to providing excellent, timely customer service;

• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;

• Familiarity with Roadway and Traffic engineering concepts;

• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Adobe, ProjectWise, Gmail, Google Apps, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems;

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel including the ability to use Charts, Pivot Tables, and Macros;

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Access including the ability to write basic queries.

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 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.

• Unless applying under substitutions,a copy of your official or unofficial transcriptshowing your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) conferred or your offical NACES credential evaluation report. 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.

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:

• 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, 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 Brenda Yang atBrenda.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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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

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

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• No

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  Please select one of the following.

• I have bachelor's degree in Engineering and have attached a transcript to my online application that shows my degree conferral or, I will email it to Brenda.Yang@state.co.us within five business days of the close date of the announcement.

• I received my Bachelors or Master's Degree in Engineering in December 2024 and have not yet received a copy of my transcript that shows my degree conferral. I have attached a copy of my transcript that shows all coursework and will forward a copy of my transcript that shows my degree conferral to Brenda.Yang@state.co.us as soon as I receive it. (A copy of a transcript that shows an engineering degree has been conferred is required by the date of hire for this position.)

• I have current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

• I have current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

• I do not have a Bachelors' Degree or Masters Degree in engineering and am not registered as an Engineer Intern with the Colorado State Board of Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

  03

  A cover letter is required. The cover letter 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. Did you attach a cover letter 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.

• Yes

• No

  04

  If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. 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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  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".

  06

  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".

  07

  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.

• Yes

• No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference

• N/A - I am not a veteran

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  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, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Psychiatric cond

• Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability

• No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability

• I Don't Wish To Answer

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