Engineering / Physical Science Tech I, Construction - Aurora

About the Department

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.

Position Duties

About the Work Unit
The purpose of South Engineering Unit is to provide engineering expertise in developing, building, and maintaining a safe and integrated transportation systemprimarily in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties. The unit manages and oversees projects for upgrading, reconstructing, and maintaining the highway system along with other projects that have federal, state and local funds. Design, design oversight, construction management, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation management, consultant management, and overall project management are provided.

About the Position
The EPST I, Construction position supports Project Engineers by enforcing established standards, procedures, and tests across highway construction projects. Core duties involve overseeing contractor operations for contract compliance, conducting materials testing, and providing design-phase administrative support. Daily technical responsibilities include collecting field samples, performing quantitative analyses, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining all testing supplies to ensure results meet project specifications. Additionally, the role provides Public Information and ADA compliance support by preparing communications and accessible documents for use during construction. While non-supervisory, this position is responsible for advising the Project Engineer, providing work directions to staff, and conducting quality control on peers' deliverables, such as materials final packages.

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

• Certify that materials incorporated during construction are in conformance with the contract by supervising and reviewing field and laboratory tests; review quantity and quality of the contractor's materials.
• Certify that contractor's work is in conformance with construction plans and specifications; inspect contractor's work procedures by being on site and being familiar with plans and specifications.
• Check inspection reports for description of contractor's work, calculations, and accuracy.
• Request/analyze field modifications, which often impact budgets, when plans & field conditions differ.
• Oversee traffic control on construction projects to ensure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and traffic control plans; review submitted traffic control plans; request modification to traffic control operations and plans as necessary.
• Document the Contractor's work and methods to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and Contract Documents.
• Interpret plans and specifications under the direction of the Project Engineer. 
• Ensure accurate payment for contract construction work by verifying pay quantities, project activities, conditions, and resolutions to problems and situations.
• Study CDOT manuals, attend assigned training classes and participate in seminars to enhance knowledge necessary to perform job duties.
• Be proficient in the CDOT Field Materials Manual, CDOT Standard Specifications, and M&S Standards.
• Complete all project records and documentation.
• Attend project meetings.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday (With opportunity for a flexible schedule.)
• Travel required during work hours in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties to project locations.
• Approximately 90% spent in the field, 10% spent in the office/field office.
• Eligible for overtime and potential for shift differential
• Required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Travel required during work hours within the Denver Metro area
• Occasional overnight travel 1-2 times a year throughout Colorado.
• Required to work outside in all weather conditions, in close proximity to moving traffic, and over variable terrain
• Night, holiday, and weekend work may be required depending on project schedules
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• May be required to work on road closures during emergency situations
• Required to wear all CDOT provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

• A high school diploma or GED AND at least four (4) years of experience with a primary focus in any combination of the following: 

  • Assisting in the design of construction plans, monitoring construction projects, conducting materials testing, inspecting projects, and completing documentation for transportation related projects.
    
    

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED AND a combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least four (4) years that includes:

• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in civil engineering, construction management, engineering, geology, mathematics, communications, trade school related to construction or automotive technology (example: Electrician, Plumber, Car Mechanic) or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.

•  Experience with a primary focus in assisting in the design of construction plans, monitoring construction projects, conducting materials testing, inspecting projects, and completing documentation for transportation related projects 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 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.

• Required to obtain certifications in LabCAT Levels A, B, C and E (Level E alternative: ACI Aggregate Technician Levels I & II), ACI Field Testing Technician, ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician, and WAQTC Soils Testing Technician.

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.

• Experience inspecting construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

• Experience in trade school related to construction, communications, or automotive technology and earned Trade certifications.

• Experience in materials testing and has experience within a certified trade.

• Knowledge of and experience applying the AASHTO standards.
• Knowledge of and experience in reading and interpreting engineering design and construction project plans.
• Knowledge and experience with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Experience on transportation engineering related projects.
• Working knowledge of materials testing processes, principles, and best practices.
• Experience testing or assisting with the testing of asphalt, concrete, soil, and aggregates.
• Ability to research methods and test procedures necessary for compliance with Plans and Specifications.
• Ability to provide recommendations for acceptance, corrective work, or rejection of out-of-specification materials.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.
• Has certifications in LabCAT Levels A, B, C and E (Level E alternative: ACI Aggregate Technician Levels I & II), ACI Field Testing Technician, ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician, and WAQTC Soils Testing Technician.
• Completed the Traffic Control Supervisor, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control, Basic Highway Math, Basic Construction Surveying, and Basic Highway Plan Reading courses.

• 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 MS Word, MS Excel, Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, ProjectWise, PMWeb Construction, ASTER, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Other Qualifications

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 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.

6. 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 "[email protected]" 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 “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: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. 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 Brenda Yang at [email protected].

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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Benefits

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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