Local Agency Coordinator (EPST I) - Pueblo

State of Colorado; Pueblo County (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

PERA retirement plan

Job summary

State of Colorado's CDOT is seeking a Local Agency Coordinator to support project management and construction oversight for local transportation projects. You will assist agency managers, coordinate with CDOT groups, and ensure compliance with plans, specifications and inspection requirements.

You will use SAP, ProjectWise and MS Office daily, review change orders, and travel regionally to project sites. A strong background in civil construction and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years of experience in project management, construction oversight, materials testing, or related fields.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Local Agency project Managers/Coordinators to ensure construction aligns with plans and specs.
• Assist agencies in following Local Agency Manual and coordinate with CDOT groups.
• Use SAP, ProjectWise and MS Office to create documentation and track status.
• Review contractor work and field procedures for compliance with plans and specs.
• Review inspection reports and change orders with the PE as needed.
• Travel to meetings and project sites as required.

Skills

Project management

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

ProjectWise

MS Office Suite

Job description

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.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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.

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

Description of Job

About The Position

As a Local Agency Coordinator (EPST I), you will support the Local Agency Unit in the delivery of local agency transportation projects through various phases of project development and construction. The unit works with local agencies, CDOT staff, FHWA, consultants, contractors, and other partners to help ensure projects meet applicable plans, specifications, standards, and requirements.

In this role, you will assist Local Agency project managers and coordinators with construction oversight, field inspections and materials testing, documentation, invoice and quantity review, progress payments, and plan reviews. You will also help guide local agencies through established Local Agency processes and support coordination between project partners and CDOT specialty groups.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Support Local Agency Project Managers/Coordinators with oversight of local agency projects to help ensure construction complies with project plans and specifications.
• Assist local agencies in following the Local Agency Manual and coordinate with CDOT specialty groups as needed.
• Use programs such as SAP, ProjectWise, and MS Office Suite to create project documentation, enter information, and track project status.
• Review contractor work and work procedures in the field for compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Review inspection reports for contractor work descriptions, calculations, and accuracy.
• Review and consult with the Professional Engineer (PE) on change orders prepared by local agencies.
• Review Methods of Handling Traffic (MHT) for compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Review construction pay estimates submitted by local agencies and provide recommendations to the Project Manager/Coordinator for approval or denial.
• Review as-built plans for compliance with project specifications and ensure required project closure items are completed before final payment and project closeout.
• Complete assigned training, including Transportation Engineering Training Program (TETP) courses, and study CDOT Local Agency Manuals to build knowledge necessary to perform job duties.
• Travel to meetings and project sites as required.

Work Environment

• Primarily 8:00 am – 4:30 pm work hours, Monday-Friday;;
• Travel required during work hours throughout Region 2;
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado;
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles;
• This position may be in close proximity to moving vehicles on construction sites.
• May be exposed to a number of weather conditions, as well possibly being exposed to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, dust, odors, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• four (4) years of experience in any combination of the following: Project management, assisting in the design of construction plans, monitoring construction projects by conducting materials testing, project inspection or documentation.

Education And Experience

A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 4 years:

• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in engineering, civil engineering technology, construction management, project management or other relevant coursework may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. (College transcripts and/or Official NACES Report is required).
• Experience in Project management, assisting in the design of construction plans, monitoring construction projects by conducting materials testing, project inspection, and documentation will be considered.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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;
• Effective project management, work scheduling, and organizational skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong positive and can-do attitude;
• Strong commitment to safety;
• Self-starter and motivated to accomplish tasks;
• Experience working with multiple and diverse stakeholders, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving ability;
• Traffic control coursework is a plus;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google applications and Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
• Material Tester Certifications: LABCAT level E Aggregates, ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I, ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician, WAQTC

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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 "[e-mail]" 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 an 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 “Accurate.”

Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com. Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618. 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 removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

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 [e-mail].

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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