Denver Metro Regional Transportation Planning Program Manager/Supervisor (Planning Specialist V)

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 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.

About the Work Unit The Denver Metro Planning Unit for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for planning, developing, tracking, and coordinating a comprehensive pipeline of multi-modal projects, such as for bus, transit, rail, bicycle/pedestrian, and roadway transportation needs. This unit works with the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and leads the project planning, programming/funding, expenditure tracking, and the planning development of complex transportation projects to formulate the Denver Metro components of short and long-term transportation projects. Assistance is provided to local governmental partnerships in transportation planning development and provides technical assistance for transportation project planning within 8 counties and more than 50 local agencies. More information can be found at: https://www.codot.gov/programs/planning

About the Position CDOT is looking for a Regional Transportation Planning Program Manager/Supervisor for our Denver Metro area, to provide expertise and guidance for statewide planning efforts, in particular for long-range plans, Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), and DRCOG's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and supporting CDOT 10 year project pipeline. Position provides complex financial analysis, tracking, and reporting in support of managing the Denver Metro transportation portfolio of projects. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders and state/federal/local funding programs.

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

• Facilitate the development of the most strategic program of projects for CDOT's portion of the STIP, TIP, and RTP within the DRCOG and MPO boundaries.

• Work in close cooperation with CDOT staff to serve as the region’s resource for funding and programming advice in support of transportation project delivery and CDOT's 10 year plan.

• Utilize understanding of various transportation funding sources and requirements to perform complex analysis of project financial data, schedules, and other pertinent information.

• Ensure the implementation and compliance support of the TIP/STIP and the adoption of the improvement programs and support the plan amendment process. Ensure timely and accurate data entry/ maintenance of the TIP/STIP databases.

• Coordinate with specialty groups and external stakeholders to ensure project funding applications for transportation projects and activities are completed.

• Coordinate project selection process and notify selected project sponsors as necessary.

• Oversee the Denver Metro Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grants and administer a project review/selection process to award TAP funding.

• Represent CDOT with technical committees, public and private groups and organizations.

• Supervise at least three full-time employees. Develop yearly performance plans and employee evaluations. Approve timesheets, employee reimbursements, and leave requests.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, with the potential for a flex schedule
• Opportunity to work from home 1-2 days a week after training is completed
• Frequent travel during the workday (1-2x a week) for meetings throughout Denver Metro
• Public and early morning or late meetings approximately twice a month
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Experience Only:

• Four years of professional experience in accounting, business administration, communications, engineering, environmental sciences, finance, geography, history, planning, public administration, sociology;

• AND at least four (4) years of full-time professional work experience in urban, city, regional, rural, transportation, transit planning, and/or NEPA management process.

Experience & Education:

• A combination of at least eight (8) years of experience and education that includes:

• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting, business administration, communications, engineering, environmental sciences, finance, geography, history, planning, public administration, sociology, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.

• Professional work experience with a primary focus in urban, city, regional, rural, transportation, transit planning, and/or NEPA management process 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.

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 and a strong focus on leadership.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theories, principles and best practices of city and county planning processes, urban and rural development, and transportation planning processes.

• Comprehensive experience and knowledge of financial data analysis and reporting using Excel or other software.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the STIP/TIP and RTP process.

• Knowledge and experience with DRCOG's Regional Transportation Plan, DRCOG's 4-year transportation improvement program, CDOT's 10-year statewide program, CDOT's Project Development Manual, and CDOT's Planning and Environmental Linkages, Unified Planning Work Program with DRCOG and Alternative Delivery Programs.

• Knowledge and experience working with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Transportation Planning Organizations (TPR), Federal Transit Authority (FTA), and Federal Rail Authority (FHA).

• Knowledge of CDOT's Transportation Investment Office and CDOT's Environmental Justice & Equity Office.

• Ability to read and understand engineering project plans.

• Ability to supervise/coach employees using various management and leadership techniques.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to and communicative about 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.

• Ability to align visions with team, communication, and customer service core values.

• 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 of data and financial numbers.

• Passion for safety.

• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.

• Fluency in MSWord, MS Excel, Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, PMWeb, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

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 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.

• 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:

• 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 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 Priya Kumar 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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