Professional Engineer I - Traffic Safety and Standards Engineer (Denver)

• Primarily 8:00 am 5:00 pm work hours Monday-Friday in an office setting - a flexible work place agreement for a certain number of days each week (to be determined) may be available.
• Daytime travel required during work hours for meetings trainings and traffic control review.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.
• Occasional overnight travel 5-10 times a year throughout Colorado for meetings trainings and traffic control review.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles.

• Current valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from another U.S. states Board of Licensure. If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license it is a condition of employment to obtain a Colorado PE license within six months of hire.

• 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 that require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
• If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license it is a condition of employment to obtain a Colorado PE license within six months of hire.

• 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 and experience in civil engineering design and construction;
• Knowledge and experience in traffic and safety engineering;
• Knowledge of or experience with the design and application of traffic control devices and traffic assets;
• Knowledge and experience with the CDOT Project Development Manual CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction CDOT Construction Manual MUTCD CDOT M&S Standard Plans; CDOT Field Materials Manual AASHTO Roadside Design Guide FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways Method of Handling Traffic;
• Ability to mentor train and lead staff;
• Ability to oversee consultants and contractors;
• 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 partner with public and private organizations special interest groups elected and appointed officials in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Ability to work with general public professionals consultants and staff with sensitivity to their needs;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong time and project management skills including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• 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;
• Passion for safety;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite MS Project SAP SignCAD Gmail SAP Microstation InRoads and ability to quickly learn other software systems.

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.

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 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.

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