Engineering Technician II - Traffic and Safety - Grand Junction, CO

Engineering Technician II - Traffic and Safety - Grand Junction, COPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4628820) ApplyEngineering Technician II - Traffic and Safety - Grand Junction, COSalary$64,440.00 - $70,884.00 AnnuallyLocation Grand Junction, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberHAA -50136055-08/24DepartmentDepartment of TransportationDivisionCDOT Region 3Opening Date08/22/2024Closing Date9/5/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address2330 G Rd Grand Junction, CO 81505FLSA StatusNon-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact Informationeleshia.carpenter@state.co.usType of AnnouncementThe primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.How To ApplyPlease 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 InformationThis position is open to Colorado state residents and non-residentsEffective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to twice-weekly serial testing. More details are in the Conditions of Employment section of this announcement.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’ll 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 excellentbenefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package!CDOT for AllCDOT’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. #LI-POSTDescription of JobAbout the Work UnitThe Engineering Technician works in The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 3 Traffic and Safety Unit. The Unit is charged with ensuring the safe and functional operation of the State Highway System. The Traffic and Safety Unit ensures this operation with the use of traffic control signals, pavement markings, lighting, signage and other traffic control devices. This is achieved through capital improvement projects, routine maintenance, and immediate response to changing traffic control needs.Region 3 encompasses 15 counties in western Colorado.About the PositionThe Engineering Technician works under the guidance and supervision of an Engineer andassists with the preparation of traffic engineering plans and provides oversight/supervision of assigned maintenance construction projects in a timely and professional manner to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications. This position assists in traffic operations investigations, assists in asset management and assists with various issues brought forth by other CDOT personnel, outside agencies and the publicMajor duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Inventories signs for select highways to determine which traffic signs to be replaced,

Assists project managers in the preparation of preliminary and final project plans and specifications including calculating quantities and cost estimates and organizing and assembling final “bid packages” containing final plans, specifications, engineer’s cost estimate, clearances (right-of-way, environmental, utility), and other federal and state documentation as necessary for traffic sign projects.

Creates and edits sign layouts in SignCAD and orders signs thru the CDOT Sign Shop and/or private sign shop.

Assists the Engineer with questions/issues that arise during project construction.

Uses Excel spreadsheets, Word document processor, GIS/Access databases, CDOT SAP Project Process, and/or AASHTOWare Project.

Inventories the region-wide stencils to assist in determining which highways are good candidates for a new stencil project,

Responds to internal CDOT, local agency (county, city/town), and citizen concerns regarding traffic signs.

Conducts field inspections of proposed traffic sign locations and final installation of signs for local agency special-use permit sign projects and other non-CDOT sign projects (Adopt-A-Highway, LOGO & TODS).

Reviews draft highway strip maps for necessary signing changes in the field, compares the proposed changes to MUTCD standards and assists in determining how the changes will fit within existing signing in the field.

Prepares information (sketches and other documents as necessary) to convey signing changes to CDOT crews.

Verifies that the final highway strip map reflects the sign changes made in the field.

Conducts investigations and studies, write reports, obtains field data to assist in determining and recommending solutions.

Manages completion of solutions in field by CDOT staff, hired contractors and city or county personnel.

Maintains the regional inventory of traffic assets, primarily signs, striping, and stencil pavement markings; generate inventory reports.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Daytime working hours Monday - Friday

Required to drive during daytime business hours to project sites, to conduct inspections and investigations, inventory signs and attend meetings.

5% overnight travel to meet with local officials of cities and counties to discuss wayfinding signage, other traffic signage, striping and stencils, and safety issues throughout the region. This is field work that cannot be completed in a single day due to the extensive driving to and from the location.

Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

AND five (5) years of experience assisting licensed professional engineers, two years of which must have been with transportation related engineering projects or duties.

Substitution:

A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least five years.

Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management, Construction Management, ;or a field closely related to the Major Job Duties will substitute for the required experience on a year-for year basis. If your are applying under Substitutions, a copy of your transcript must be attached to your online application. (See "Applicant Checklist" below)

Conditions of Employment

Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado.

If you have a non-Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, you must be eligible to drive in Colorado with your CDL at time of hire. If you currently live outside of Colorado and relocate to reside in Colorado, you must transfer your CDL to Colorado within 30 days of relocation.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:TheExceptional Applicant will be an Engineering Assistant or Technician w ith proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

Demonstrated success in 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;

Knowledge and experience with the engineering design and construction of traffic highway projects;

Knowledge and experience with basic traffic engineering principles of safety, design and operations;

Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting engineering project plans;

Knowledge and experience with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as well as federal and state regulations;

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 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), Gmail, Google Applications, SignCAD, GIS/Access databases, SAP, AASHTOWare Project and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental InformationApplicant 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.)

If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

A detailed chronological resume and a cover letter. Resume and cover letter must be uploaded 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 ScreeningIf 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 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 RightsIf 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 (dpastate.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.govunder 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 eleshia.carpenter@state.co.usFormer State EmployeesFormer 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.EC (SAP # 50136055/PCR #58038)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.01 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". 02 As required in the announcement, I confirm that I possess a current CDL A or B with no restrictions on airbrakes that allows operation within the State of Colorado, and a current DOT Medical Card. I understand that this information will be verified during the selection process and/or during the background check process. I also understand that if I am selected,

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Please describe any work that you have performed or projects that you worked on that were directed by a licensed Professional Engineer OR, on which you assisted a licensed Professional Engineer, List the names compan(ies) where you performed this work, the dates of employment (mo/yr – mo/yr) and the number of hours per week. If none, write N/A

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If you are using education to substitute for experience, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service.

N/A I am not using education to substitute for experience.

I have attached my transcript(s) that will be used to verify whether or not I meet the education requirement as announced.

I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.

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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

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No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify fo r veterans' preference

N/A - I am not a veteran

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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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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".

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AgencyState of ColoradoAddressSee the full announcement by clickingthe "Printer" icon located above the job titleLocation varies by announcement, Colorado, Websitehttps://careers.colorado.gov/ApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email