Engineering Tech (Engineering/Physical Science Technician I)

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

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 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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About the Work Unit
The North Program Finals Unit ensures documentation compliance for contracts, State and Federal requirements and to audit pay quantity documentation for the Region's construction Projects. This unit also provides instruction, counseling, and guidance to the field engineers for items such as contract modification orders, project pay documentation, contract claim settlements, computer programs, and project budgets. Engineering and administration support is provided to the Region Transportation Director and the Region Program Engineers.
 
About the Position
The Engineering Physical Sciences Technician position will perform increased technical engineering support functions related to construction project finals, including auditing and verifying project pay documentation and engineering calculations; reviewing as-constructed plans for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract and CDOT requirements. This position will also evaluate construction and financial documentation; and support technical applications and processes used to improve consistency and efficiency within the Finals Unit.

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

• Audit ongoing project pay documentation and recommend corrections and changes for assigned, less complex projects in the field and at the office. 
• Perform engineering calculations, certifies accuracy of documentation for logic and completeness, and ensures that documentation for simple non-complex projects follows contract provisions, Federal, and State requirements. 
• Evaluate project documentation regarding logic, engineering calculations, and completeness, and investigate discrepancies through discussion with the originator. 
• Compile and summarize project information into Region Project Closure Reports.
• Provide equipment rental rates and assists field personnel with contract medication orders.
• Generate and authorizes final Contractor payments projects upon completion of project requirements.
• Audit ongoing project Buy America / Build America Buy America, COC/CTR (Certificate of Compliance / Certified Test Reports), From 1600 documentation and recommend corrections and changes of less complex projects.
• Attend occasional Pre-Construction meetings.
• Attend occasional in the field project weekly meetings.
• Conduct project visits and site reviews.
• Examine final documentation, computer software applications which include spreadsheets, databases, word processing, electronic communications, engineering software for digital filing, and in-house created software. 
• Manage the review of final documentation for completed construction projects and provides regular updates to the Region Finals Administrator. 
• Assist project personnel with construction administration, document completion, and other pertinent project requirements. 
• Ensure appropriate record-keeping by securing all mandated documentation per State and Federal requirements. 
• Review construction change orders.
• Review contractor and subcontractor weekly payrolls for accuracy, report discrepancies to project engineer and contractor (with guidance). 
• Track project Form 205s. 
• Utilize B2G Now to monitor DBE project utilization and report issues to project engineer. 
• Ensure DBE and OJT construction goals are being met according to Federal guidelines; 
• Assist project engineers in ensuring DBEs are performing commercially useful functions. 
• Assist project engineers with monitoring contractors’ on the job training programs. 
• Work with subcontractors to monitor and verify prompt pay compliance. 
• Conduct Form 280 – EEO and Labor Compliance Interviews. 
• Assist project engineers in monitoring projects for prompt payment in B2G Now. 
• Support North Program construction projects and require frequent travel (day trips) throughout northeastern Colorado.
• Drive to project sites to audit documentation, attend progress meetings and coordinate with project engineers.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday 
• Travel to project sites, meetings and trainings. 
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). 

AND  

• at least four (4) years of experience in one or more of the following: construction, design, engineering, survey, compliance, documentation, project management or assisting with plans and specifications.

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 4 years.

  • Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in Business, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Management, Engineering or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.

• Experience in one or more of the following: construction, design, engineering, survey, compliance, documentation, project management or assisting with plans and specifications.

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
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;
• Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting engineering project plans; and specifications;
• Strong understanding of, and experience with construction project pay documentation, construction contracts and contract modification orders;
• Excellent reasoning and problem-solving ability;
• Ability to communicate confidently and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven strong time management skills, including prioritization, multi-tasking ability and problem solving in a demanding environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
• Passion for safety.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• 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), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
• Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting engineering project plans; and specifications;

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. 

3. 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 Angelita Sims at [email protected] or call 303.757.9225.

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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