What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Utilities Specialist - Greeley position at Department of Transportation?
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
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 Work Unit
The Region 4 (Northern/Eastern Colorado) Traffic Section, Permits Unit located in Greeley, Colorado exists to preserve and improve the functional integrity of the highway transportation system. This unit protects the public health through safety and welfare, by maintaining smooth traffic flow through the region-wide planning, administration, management, monitoring and enforcement of federal guidelines, state statutes, CDOT regulations specifically related to project utility clearance, devolution oversight, outdoor advertising control, and utility installation oversight.
About the Position
The Assistant Utilities Specialist is responsible for assigned road construction projects which are administered by CDOT's Region 4. This position assists the Region Utility Engineering Program Manager in the administration and enforcement of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Utility Accommodation Code (§2 C.C.R. 601-18) The Assistant Utilities Specialist ensures that CDOT construction projects are not hampered materially, or financially as a result of timelines by outside outside 3rdparty companies which currently already exist within CDOT Right-of-Way. F This position ensures delays do not happen by timely utility coordination and execution of appropriate Utility Agreements.
This position serves as administrator of the Region 4 Utility Permitting program. This position ensures compliance of utility/special use permitting with regulations, construction and design standards and specifications, and engineering principals. The Assistant Utilities Specialist inspects less complex utility construction permits and projects for conformance with plans and specifications and assists with the oversight of construction project operations to ensure safety and compliance with policy, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), traffic control plans, and methods of handling traffic (MHT).
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following
Region Permitting
- Assists in the administration of the Regional Utility/Special Use program.
- Assists in formulating special terms and conditions for the issuance of each individual utility/special use permit based upon review and consultation with the Utility Engineering Program Manager and collaboration with staff and legal counsel.
- Determines the relevance of standard guidelines and specifications.
- Issues utility/special use permits to fully define the responsibilities of the Permittee and to define the final utility product.
- Issues written correspondence to and communicates orally with appropriate parties in the explanation of all utility proposal analysis, including permit approvals, denials, and possible design waivers.
- Utilizes the MUTCD in the approval of 3rd party traffic control plans.
- Inspects permitted work and final construction of improvements authorized by permits administered.
- Enforces compliance with the provisions of the Utility Accommodation Code through terms & conditions of issued permits.
Third Party Relocation Coordination
- Provides information to 3rd parties who are designing relocation plans to ensure relocation is appropriate with the ultimate CDOT design and informs 3rd parties of necessary timeline with which to relocate.
- Distributes CDOT plan sheets to 3rd party utility companies, ditch companies, irrigation owners, and railroads to ensure timely review of CDOT projects.
- Acts as liaison between these stakeholders and CDOT design engineers, facilitating accurate and timely communication in both directions.
- Utilizes the MUTCD, AASHTO, Colorado Utility Code and other guidelines as required to determine whether relocation of utilities included in construction projects meets acceptable standards.
- Reviews company written relocation plans.
- Process and issues any CDOT Utility/Special Use permits as needed.
CDOT Project-related Plan Review
- Reviews medium-complexity project construction plans and provides pertinent information on existing utility, irrigation, ditch, and railroads to the Utility Engineering Program Manager to be incorporated into the region construction project.
- Trains to advise region management and project managers of potential upcoming 3rd party utility-related red flags relating to project budget and scheduling deliverables.
- Reviews projects to ensure compliance with professional standards such as the Colorado Utility Accommodation Code, statewide specific utility codes, MUTCD, AASHTO, and CDOT Utility Manual.
- Contacts the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (UNCC) to determine which utility, railroad and irrigation ditch companies have facilities in the project area.
- Contacts each utility, irrigation ditch and railroad company to obtain location mapping and other pertinent information and provide this data to Resident Engineer for initial project design.
- Participates in field meetings with utility, railroad, and irrigation ditch companies in order to conduct in person Level of Service C Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigation in conjunction with those third-party representatives.
- Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday
- Approximately 20% spent in the field, 80% spent in the office
- Travel required to project meetings throughout the Region 4 (Northern/Eastern Colorado) and to Statewide Conferences
- Required to operate CDOT vehicles
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
- A high school diploma or General Education Diploma
- At least five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following: engineering projects, construction project management, Civil Engineering Construction Inspection or Materials Testing, Surveying, Regulatory Agency Compliance, Urban or Metropolitan Planning, Subsurface Utility Engineering field work, and/or utilities work in either design or construction.
- Completion of Engineering, Engineering Technology, CAD, Physical Sciences Construction Management, Civil Engineering Construction inspection or testing, Surveying, GIS management, Urban or Metropolitan Planning or other relevant coursework related to the duties of this position may substitute for the required experience. (Transcripts / NACES report required.)
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
The 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 construction plans;
- Knowledge and/or understanding of Utility Professional Standards, AASHTO, MUTCD, MHT, Colorado Highway Utility Code and/or CDOT's Utility Manual;
- Experience related to road construction and road inspection;
- Familiarity with utility/special use permitting;
- 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 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;
- Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
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.
- A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
- If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), 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.
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.
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 "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 “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 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 tospb.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, atspb.colorado.gov under Rules.
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 Angelita Sims at angelita.sims@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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