Engineering/Physical Science Technician I - Alamosa

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　　Engineering/Physical Science Technician I - Alamosa

　　Salary

　　$59,592.00 - $60,480.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Alamosa, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　HAA-50004328-01/24

　　Department

　　Department of Transportation

　　Division

　　CDOT Region 5

　　Opening Date

　　01/17/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　1205 West Avenue, Alamosa, CO 81101

　　FLSA Status

　　Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Department Information

　　This position is open to only current Colorado state residents.

　　New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year

　　This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

　　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 (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 excellent benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service?

　　The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

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　　Description of Job

　　About the Position

　　This position is in CDOT’s Region 5, Alamosa – Materials Lab. This position will operate with greater independence and, as an EPST I, perform the following under the guidance of a Professional Engineer: The position prepares engineering plans, specifications, quantities and cost estimates for preconstruction phase of roadway projects; assures quality and consistency of project design plans and procedures by applying good technical judgment and a wide variety of design and construction manuals, spreadsheets, forms, design aids, computer software, and Department procedures; produces cost estimates of highway projects, and check all stages of highway construction plans for assurances and compliances with required federal and state policies and standards.

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

　　Processes materials samples delivered from the CDOT projects and the Regions and performs tests listed in the CDOT Field Materials Manual in accordance with the applicable American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Colorado Procedures.

　　Uses computer programs such as MicroStation and lnRoads to complete highway design drawings for smaller and/or less complex projects, ensuring that they meet CDOT and AASHTO design criteria, including design horizontal and vertical alignments that are both economical and efficient in achieving the improvement goals of the project;

　　Drafts construction plan sets including: notes, details, tabulations, plan and profile, and cross section sheets. Incorporate plan sheets from other sources into the plan package;

　　Performs material tests and determine if the materials are valid to incorporate into the project;

　　Collects all the applicable material certifications and needs to meet the project specifications;

　　Applies CDOT M&S standards and project details, as well as standard special provisions, to be included in the construction project plan set and compiles project special provisions requested by Specialty Units;

　　Performs general maintenance on testing equipment, including cleaning, lubrication and repair as needed. Installation of new equipment.

　　Creates basic design elements and performs preliminary calculations required to draw various design solutions, which are then presented to the Professional Engineer for review;

　　Prepares for and help facilitate pre-construction meetings

　　Communicates with Right of Way, Survey, Environmental, Materials, Bridge, Geotechnical, Traffic, Maintenance, and other Specialty Units to provide information such as scope, schedule, budget, and milestones which are necessary for these groups to determine the project requirements and recommendations pertaining to their specialties;

　　Obtains information such as Materials Recommendation, TSMO (Transportation Systems Management and Operations), Utilities, ROW/Survey, Limits of Disturbance, and Environmental needed to complete roadway design ensuring the concerns of Specialty Units and outside agencies are addressed;

　　Uses earthwork and spreadsheet computer software to calculate and tabulate quantities of materials required to complete construction of projects under the direction of the Engineer;;

　　Utilizes AASHTOWare - Transport, which is the official records holder of the Engineer's Estimate;

　　Assists the Project Manager in creating a project file and input project information, bid items and quantities into the bid management system.

　　Uses AASHTOWare program to produce Preliminary Engineer's Estimate, Proposal Schedule and Notice to Bidders for road and bridge construction projects;

　　Assists the Project Manager as needed in maintaining appropriate project management documentation as required including a communication plan, risk analysis, and project estimate in ProjectWise;

　　Identifies which specialty units need to update project documentation related to their work on a project, and request updates as needed;

　　Conducts field inspections during design to improve understanding of the project sites and help create the best design possible;

　　Assists the Project Manager/Professional Engineer with administering contracts and monitoring consultant's management of preconstruction projects;

　　Prepares field survey for the design phase of construction;

　　Assists with directing consultants regarding interpretation procedures, scope, techniques, and intent;

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Work Environment:

　　Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday daytime hours.

　　Daytime travel during business hours to project sites, meetings and trainings.

　　Occasional overnight travel to attend meetings and trainings around the state.

　　Will be required to drive CDOT vehicles.

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　A high school diploma or GED:

　　AND at least four (4) years of full-time work experience in construction, design, or engineering AND assisting with plans and specifications.

　　OR

　　Completion of business administration, business or project management, construction management, drafting, engineering, engineering technology, or related coursework from an accredited, non-correspondence college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

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　　Substitution:

　　Completion of business administration, business or project management, construction management, drafting, engineering, engineering technology, or related coursework from an accredited, non-correspondence college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. If using education to substitute for some of the required experience, you must submit a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript(s) or credential evaluation report with your application. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.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 be an experienced engineering assistant and 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.

　　Willingness to quickly learn job duties.

　　Familiarity with materials testing methods and procedures.

　　Experience maintaining and/or repairing materials testing equipment.

　　Strong reasoning, analytical, and problem solving skills and ability.

　　Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.

　　Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.

　　Excellent organizational and time management skills.

　　Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations, and to learn from others.

　　Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.

　　Strong oral and written communication skills.

　　Strong mathematical skills.

　　Flexibility; ability to quickly adapt to changing work assignments.

　　A passion for safety.

　　Ability to learn to organize, analyze, and interpret numerical data.

　　Fluency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn new software such as AASHTO Site Manager and LIMS.

　　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.)

　　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.

　　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 "[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 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, LLC, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com. Info Cubic is located at 116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112, and can be reached at 877.360.4636.

　　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 ([email protected]), 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 to spb.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, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

　　Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

　　The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

　　Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

　　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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