Work Program & Small Purchases Administrator (Administrator III) - Denver

Colorado Department of Transportation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

PERA retirement

401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

CSEAP counseling

Credit union membership

Employee discount program

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation in Colorado is seeking a Work Program and Small Purchases Administrator to support the Division’s budgeting and administrative functions. The role involves keeping the work program current, coordinating budget moves, and generating reports to track progress.

You will oversee small purchases and travel operations, administer purchase and travel cards, ensure compliance with CDOT policies, and collaborate with project managers and the Office of Financial

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Division’s work program is kept current and aligns with the division’s operational needs and goals including revising and updating work program documents and coordinating budget adjustments.
• Support the Division's budgeting process by preparing, submitting, and tracking financial transactions, ensuring alignment with division priorities.
• Coordinate with project managers, the CDOT Office of Financial Management and Budget (OFMB) and the Business Office on their budget requests.

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 Unit

This position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Division of Transportation Development's (DTD's) Office of Administration. DTD is the central hub for planning, environmental, and traffic analysis programs. The Office of Administration within DTD is dedicated to "Driving Excellence with Precision and Collaboration." It streamlines administrative and support functions across the division, ensuring rigorous compliance with federal, state, and departmental regulations. This office also acts as a vital resource for program staff, providing expert guidance on administrative and financial matters, while facilitating seamless coordination with the Division of Accounting and Finance on DTD-specific issues.

About The Position

This Work Program and Small Purchases Administrator position is integral to supporting the Division's operational and financial processes. This position is responsible for ensuring that the work program remains current by revising documents as necessary and coordinating budget moves related to the program. This position also develops and generates other reports to track and document the Division's progress.

Additionally, this role oversees financial tasks associated with small purchases and travel operations. As the primary purchase and travel cardholder, this position administers these funds and supports both the Out of State Travel and In-State Travel programs, ensuring compliance with CDOT policies. This position plays a key role in the budgeting process, completing transactions through software and ensuring that all administrative tasks meet the required regulations. This position requires a solid understanding of budgeting, financial procedures, and regulatory compliance to ensure the Division functions smoothly and efficiently.

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

• Ensure that the Division’s work program is kept current and aligns with the division’s operational needs and goals including revising and updating work program documents and coordinating budget adjustments.
• Support the Division's budgeting process by preparing, submitting, and tracking financial transactions, ensuring alignment with division priorities.
• Coordinate with project managers, the CDOT Office of Financial Management and Budget (OFMB) and the Business Office on their budget requests.