<p>This position is only open to Colorado state residents.</p> <p>New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. </p> <p>About CDOT </p> <p>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.</p> <p>CDOT for All</p> <p>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. </p> <p>The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.</p> <p>About the Department</p> <p>This position works in the Water Quality Section of the Environmental Programs Branch of the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Division of Transportation Development (DTD).  This work section assists, supports, and ensures uniformity with CDOT construction, maintenance, and planning activities, with compliance with the broad range of state, federal, and local regulations, executive orders, interagency agreements, standard operating procedures, and CDOT policies which support the protection and enhancement of the environment.  EPB staff members establish CDOT's policy for environmental issues, conduct scientific investigations, develop mitigation strategies to avoid or minimize harmful environmental impacts, prepare professional reports and guidance documents, and conduct interagency negotiations that result in necessary approvals to complete CDOT activities. </p> <p>About the Position</p> <p> This position develops and manages CDOT's Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) Design Program and serves as a resource to CDOT regions to assist in compliance needs and project delivery.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:</p> <p>CDOT's SWMP Design Program Management and Support</p> <ul> <li>Act as the CDOT subject matter expert/Staff Authority to stakeholders concerning SWMP design requirements and processes; </li><li>Review and analyze SWMP Design processes to implement processes that provide uniformity within and between CDOT Regions;    </li><li>Survey CDOT SWMP Designer's needs and incorporate feedback into the SWMP Design Program elements; </li><li>Develop standard operating procedures to better define and ensure an efficient approach to SWMP Design in project delivery; </li><li>Incorporate CDOT MS4 Permit, Colorado Discharge Permit System Stormwater Construction Permit  (CDPS-SCP), Industrial and Dewatering permit requirements regarding SWMP design into SWMP templates and other program elements, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met; </li><li>Provide updated SWMP design templates for project delivery teams, reducing compliance risk to CDOT and CDOT contractors; </li><li>Provide efficient environmental CatEx Form 128 clearances by streamlining SWMP design processes, guiding project delivery teams, and/or actively participating in the design/review of SWMPs; </li><li>Survey active CDOT projects to better understand the needs of Engineering, Environmental, Contractor, and CDOT Maintenance, incorporating feedback into SWMP Design program elements; </li><li>Co-lead with the MS4 Construction Program Manager on the task force committee to revise the statewide Standard Specifications and M&S Standards concerning water quality; </li><li>Provide oversight of SWMP Design program requirements to ensure procedures are being followed according to permit requirements; </li><li>Provide specialized support on innovative contracts to assist in reviewing SWMP designs on high-risk projects. </li></ul> <p>CDOT SWMP Design Training</p> <ul> <li>Manage consultant teams who will teach the SWMP Designer Certification and Recertification classes;  </li><li>Develop, coordinate, and provide relevant training to SWMP Designers, CDOT staff, and consultants; </li><li>Coordinate with stakeholders in the development of the SWMP Certification, SWMP refresher classes, specification revision, or other relevant topics to improve compliance statewide;  </li><li>Research the needs of stakeholders and incorporate into SWMP design trainings; </li><li>Manage class scheduling, student registrations, student certifications, and class materials. </li></ul> <p>SWMP Design Document and Process Management</p> <ul> <li>Understand the stormwater needs of CDOT projects and ensure criteria are implemented into project design; </li><li>Provide input to CDOT specifications, standards, and SWMP narratives to minimize compliance risks on CDOT projects; </li><li>Serve as liaison between CDOT Water Quality Construction and Design Engineers concerning SWMP design; </li><li>Explore CDOT processes concerning SWMP Design and recommend ways to increase efficiency;  </li><li>Technical writer for the Water Quality Section when drafting new specifications, Miscellaneous & Standard Plans (M&S Standards), and SWMP Templates; </li><li>Develop SWMP design templates while ensuring these documents are relevant, biddable, and reduce compliance risks on CDOT's projects;  </li><li>Manage revisions to the SWMP templates; </li><li>Coordinate and collaborate with subject matter experts to develop new or revise existing Water Quality Specifications, M&S Standards, and SWMP narrative, minimizing compliance risks and ensuring fair bidding on CDOT projects; </li><li>Provide input to SWMP design criteria for project delivery to reduce change modification orders (CMOs) and overages on active CDOT projects; </li><li>Review, revise, and create materials within existing procedural policies, manuals, and on the Water Quality Section website to reflect current program requirements; </li><li>Develop CDOT Design Bulletins, Environmental Bulletins, Policy Directives, Procedural Directives, and Construction Bulletins to distribute updates concerning the SWMP Design Program; </li><li>Collaborate with CDOT Engineering to discuss changes needed in the Roadway Design and Construction Manuals to meet the MS4 Permit, CDPS-SCP, and other regulatory concerns; </li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to develop new or revise existing CDOT Engineering plan sheet requirements; </li><li>Develop new and update current CDOT MicroStation Standards for the stormwater management plans, including symbology, hatching and the line type library.   </li><li>Assist in SWMP development and SWMP review when requested by CDOT Regions; </li><li>Visit completed CDOT projects to interact with project teams, evaluating the original project design to provide improvement feedback to SWMP designers on future project designs. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment:</p> <ul> <li>Daytime hours Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met. </li><li>After a training period, you may work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work. </li><li>Daytime travel during business hours to active and post-active construction sites to review SWMP implementation and gather feedback to facilitate program improvements. </li><li>Overnight statewide travel required to attend meetings, trainings.  Approximately 10%  </li><li>Approximately 20% spent in the field, 80% spent in the office, </li><li>Required to drive CDOT vehicles. </li><li>Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently to move objects. </li><li>Required to work outside in all weather conditions, in close proximity to moving traffic, and over variable terrain. </li><li>Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. </li><li>Exposure to nonweather-related hot and cold temperatures </li><li>Contact with water or other liquids; or exposure to nonweather-related humid conditions. </li></ul> <p>Experience Only:</p> <p>Must total at least eight (8) years and include:</p> <ul> <li>Four (4) years of experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, hydrologic science, water resources science, watershed science, natural resources management, natural sciences, landscape architecture, or a field closely related to the major job duties. </li><li>AND at least four (4) years of experience in stormwater management, water quality, or hydrology. </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <p>Education and Experience:</p> <p>A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 8 years.</p> <ul> <li>Education from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental engineering, hydrologic science, water resources science, watershed science, natural resources management, natural sciences, landscape architecture, or a field closely related to the major job duties will be considered </li><li>Experience in stormwater management, water quality, or hydrology will be considered. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Conditions of Employment </p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>A current valid driver's 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.  </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>The exceptional applicant will be a water quality professional with accomplishments in the following:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section; </li><li>Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position; </li><li>Highest work/personal ethics and integrity; </li><li>Extensive knowledge of and experience with federal, state, and local regulations and laws pertaining to Water Quality. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of and experience with water quality requirements and regulations, especially related to transportation project permits required for construction and operations. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of/experience with MS4 Permit requirements. </li><li>Knowledge of/experience with Colorado Discharge Permit System Stormwater Construction Permit        (CDPS-SCP), Industrial and Dewatering permit requirements regarding SWMP. </li><li>Experience developing and administering training on water quality topics. </li><li>Understanding of/experience with project delivery processes. </li><li>Understanding of CDOT construction design processes. </li><li>Budget management experience. </li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment. </li><li>Strong research skills. </li><li>Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments. </li><li>Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner. </li><li>Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive. </li><li>Demonstrated sensitivity to solving conflicting goals to achieve a mutually acceptable conclusion. </li><li>Ability to work with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments. </li><li>Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take. </li><li>Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. </li><li>Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization. </li><li>Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability. </li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills, including facilitation and presentation skills and experience.. </li><li>Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy. </li><li>Passion for safety. </li><li>Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations. </li><li>Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail, SAP, GIS MicroStation, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.   </li></ul> <p>Applicant Checklist</p> <p>Complete Applications must include the following documents:</p> <ul> <li> <p>A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)</p> </li><li> <p>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.)</p> </li><li> <p>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. </p> </li><li> <p> A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. </p> </li><li> <p>If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) confered , or your official NACES accreditation report. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.</p> </li><li> <p>If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.</p> </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.</p> <p>Notifications:</p> <p>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 "info@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.</p> <p>The Hiring Process:</p> <ul> <li> <p>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. </p> </li><li> <p>Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>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. </p> </li><li> <p>A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.</p> </li></ul> <p>Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Employment Screening</p> <p>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, 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.</p> <p>Appeal Rights</p> <p>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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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.</p> <p>ADAAA Accommodations</p> <p>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 LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us  or call 303-757-9110</p> <p>Former State Employees</p> <p>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.</p> <p>LL(SAP #50003341/PCR #62565)</p>