Engineer-In-Training I, Design - Durango
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Salary: $67,668.00 - $74,424.00 AnnuallyLocation : Durango, COJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: HAA-50004333-12/24Department: Department of TransportationDivision: CDOT Region 5Opening Date: 12/30/2024Closing Date: 1/20/2025 11:59 PM MountainFLSA: Determined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address: 3803 N. Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact Information: ...@state.co.usType of Announcement: The 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 Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at 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.Department InformationApplications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. 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 will 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 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 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-POST Description of Job About the Unit:The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has an opening for an Engineer-In-Training I with our Region 5 Engineering Team in Durango. The team provides engineering expertise in developing, building, and maintaining a safe and integrated transportation system. This includes managing projects for upgrading, reconstructing, and maintaining the highway system, along with other projects that have federal, state and local funds. Design, oversight of design, management of NEPA documentation, consultant management, construction management along with project management are provided. About the Position: Under the guidance and supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, this Engineer-In-Training I is expected to gain engineering expertise and to apply engineering theories, principles, and standards to the design and construction of transportation projects. As the selected candidate gains knowledge and experience, there is opportunity for advancement.Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Learn to prepare and design engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway construction projects.
• Learn to assure quality and consistency of project design plans and procedures by applying engineering judgment and a wide variety of design and construction manuals, spreadsheets, forms, design aids, computer software, and Department procedures.
• Learn to use engineering practices and calculation methods that meet CDOT and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines.
• Learn to develop practical applications of professional engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, and techniques related to highway engineering.
• Learn to develop computer software skills in Microstation/Openroads to produce design models and engineering plan sets.
• Learn to assist the Project Manager on design and construction projects to gain experience in all aspects of contract and project administration.
• Attend review meetings to learn to ensure that plan, design, and construction transportation projects comply with engineering and regulatory guidelines.
• Learn to identify engineering and project objectives, anticipated complex features, problems, and possible solutions.
• With guidance, work with consultant engineers to complete design projects, maintain meeting minutes and execute task orders.
• Learn to manage multiple projects and work with several different local government agencies at the same time. Interact with Local Agencies and other non-CDOT organizations as they develop projects on the state highways system.
• Coordinate with CDOT specialty units and internal departments to make sure the design and construction of projects meet State and Federal standards.
• Learn to represent the Department during design/construction project oversight processes by inspection of procedures, documentation of work done and methods used, construction activities, review of materials test results, conducting materials testing, completion of project diaries and coordination of inspectors and testers with work activities.
• Learn to review submittals, materials, workmanship, or finished product or reject these when not in compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Your schedule will be primarily Monday - Friday with opportunity for a flexible schedule.
• After a training period, you may work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
• Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office.
• Regular travel required during work hours for project related activities, site visits, meetings, trainings and conference attendance.
• Some overnight travel throughout Colorado to projects throughout the Region and meetings.
• Required to work outside in all weather conditions, in close proximity to moving traffic, and over variable terrain.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

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

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or engineering technology. We will accept applications from December 2024 graduates.

Substitutions:

• Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors; OR
• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.

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 and 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 official. 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

• If you are selected, you must provide a copy of your transcript showing that an engineering degree has been conferred by the date of hire as a condition of employment.
• It is a CDOT condition of employment that individuals hired to the class of Engineer-In-Training I must obtain enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors within three years of the initial appointment to the EIT I classification.
• It is a CDOT condition of employment that individuals hired to the class of Engineer-In-Training must obtain registration as a Professional Engineer by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors within eight years of the initial appointment to the EIT classification.
• 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's license is required for this position as it requires operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred QualificationsThe exceptional applicant will possess the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of state experience related to the position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;
• Knowledge of design and construction processes and methods;
• Experience ensuring compliance with applicable policies, laws, rules, regulations and/or requirements;
• Strong interest and experience in the transportation design engineering field;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Strong time and project management skills, including organizational skills;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including facilitation and presentation skills and experience;
• Excellent research skills;
• Passion for safety;
• Being open to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Experience with MicroStation and Open Roads programs.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Trns-Port, 3-D modeling software, SiteManager, Gmail, Google Apps, SAP, 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.)

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.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 ...@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 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 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 (...@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.###.####) 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.###.####; 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 InclusionThe 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 Emily Harp at us or call 303-###-####.Former 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.EHarp (SAP #50004333/PCR #59648)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: 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 classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. 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 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 . 03 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 . 04 If you are using education to qualify, 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 the name of the school, your name, completed coursework/credit hours, and if applicable that the degree was awarded and the type and name of the degree. 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 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.Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Yes, I have attached my transcript(s) or official credential evaluation report 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 ...@state.co.us within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.

05 A resume and a cover letter are required for your application to be complete. Your cover letter should describe how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Documents must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Did you attach a resume and a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• Yes
• No

06 If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• Yes
• No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference.
• N/A - I am not a veteran

07 CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years.Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: •Autism•Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS•Blind or low vision•Cancer•Cardiovascular or heart disease•Celiac disease•Cerebral palsy•Deaf or hard of hearing •Depression or anxiety •Diabetes•Epilepsy•Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome•Intellectual disability•Missing limbs or partially missing limbs•Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parki

• Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability
• No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability
• I Don't Wish To Answer

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