Environmental Project ManagerBiologist - Metro Denver

CDOT for All

CDOTs 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 socioeconomic 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.

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Work Environment:

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am 5:00 pm work hours MondayFriday

• Opportunity to work a hybrid schedule after training is completed

• Approximately 25 spent in the field 75 spent in the office

• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver and the Front Range

• Occasional overnight travel 13 times a year throughout Colorado

• Required to work in proximity to heavy traffic

• Required to perform field visits to collect data oversee onsite mitigation install and maintain remotetriggered cameras and attend meetings at project sites which requires work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain as well as in active construction sites

• Must pass a preemployment 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

Theexceptional applicantwillpossess 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 of federal state and local regulations and laws pertaining to NEPA.
• Experience with threatened & endangered species and wetlands requirements and regulations.
• NEPA project experience/project management.
• Experience with the identification of flora in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain Region.
• Minimum of two years experience conducting wetland delineations per the Corps of Engineers Manual.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and analyzing biological resources data and using that data to draft technical documents.
• Familiarity with CDOT and FHWA procedures related to overall NEPA compliance and documentation.
• Familiarity with the CDOT PEL Handbook CDOT NEPA Manual CDOT Environmental Stewardship Manual FHWA regulations etc.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering project plans.
• Prior experience with GIS software and Trimble GPS units and ability to use technology for data collection and data analysis.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments priorities and projects in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to 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.
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong time and project management skills including prioritization and multitasking ability.
• Excellent reasoning investigative analytical and problemsolving ability.
• 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 MS Word MS Excel Gmail Google Suite ArcGIS Google Earth SAP and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

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 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.

6. 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:

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 thecomparative 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.

1. A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer NonDisciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer nondisciplinary 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 nondisciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.

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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 veterans status marital status gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado AntiDiscrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

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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 preemployment 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

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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