Salary: $105,600.00 - $110,400.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: HAA-50004549-02/24
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 1
Opening Date: 02/26/2024
Closing Date: 4/28/2024 12:00 AM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 2829 W. Howard PlaceDenver, CO 80204
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It is in your best interest to apply early.

• This position is not 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 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 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 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 the Public 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 Work Unit
At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Survey/Right of Way (ROW) Plans unit collects, compiles, and analyzes information from all available sources to develop the best possible ROW corridor for public highways. The plans also provide the basis for eminent domain appraisal and acquisition. This unit is responsible for archiving and filing for deposit with property authority all ROW plans, land descriptions, and information. It acts as guardian and source of CDOT records and project information for the public, local agencies, and internal ROW-related inquiries. This unit performs many other survey, ROW plans and property management functions, including setting and maintaining control monuments, setting monuments marking the boundary of CDOT ROW, responding to requests from customers for ROW plans and survey information, and maintaining the Region's vast ROW plans and survey control database.
About the Position
CDOT has a vacancy for a Professional Land Surveyor Supervisor (Professional Land Surveyor II) in our Denver Metro location which provides both surveying and ROW plan preparation services.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop the unit's budget requests, allocates resources, schedules survey and ROW plan preparation assignments, and oversees the unit's operations.
• Select and oversee consultant surveyors, ensuring quality assurance and quality control for the outsourced surveying/ROW plans preparation services.
• Provide survey and ROW expertise and guidance to local public agencies and CDOT staff.
• Coordinate with various disciplines on issues relating to planning, environmental, survey, appraisal, design, property management, access, and legislation.
• Ensure local public agencies perform all surveys and prepare all ROW plans and legal descriptions in compliance with state and federal statutes, regulations and guidelines.
• Responsible for performance planning and evaluation, coaching employees, and approving timesheets and leave requests.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, Flex schedule permitted.
  
• Opportunity to work from home 1-3 days a week
  
• Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office.
  
• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range
  
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
  
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles.
  
• Field work may be conducted in various weather conditions near high-speed traffic.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.
• AND at least one year of experience as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor.

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.
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 Qualifications
Theexceptional applicantwill 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.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in land surveying and ROW plans preparation.
  
• At least three years of CDOT land survey or related work experience (at the ROW plan preparation level).
• Experience in plan review and current survey technologies.
• Experience estimating project hours and costs associated with contracts.
• Supervisory experience directing land surveying staff associated with field and office duties.
• Knowledge of the CDOT Survey Manual and CDOT ROW Manual.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
  
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments.
  
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
  
• 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.
  
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
  
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, ProjectWise, MicroStation, Bentley Open Roads Designer (ORD), and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information
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 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:

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 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, and can be reached at 877.360.4636 or 888.222.0667.
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 Amanda.or call 303-757-9685.
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.
APS (SAP #50004549/PCR #55564)
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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?

• Yes
• No

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. 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".
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If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your DD214 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. (KF)

• 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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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability 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 condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression

• 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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A cover letter and resume must be uploaded as attachments to your online application. These documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Did you attach these items to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• Yes
• No

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