Transit and Mobility Grants Project Manager - 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 socio-economic 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.

The Division of Transit and Rail (DTR) which reports to the Office of Innovative Mobility (OIM) at CDOT is responsible for the planning development finance operation and integration of transit and rail services into the statewide transportation system. The Division in coordination with other transit rail and mobility providers plans promotes and implements investments in transit and rail services statewide.

About the Position

• Draft and issue Notice of Funding Availability (NOFAs) for all state and federal funds administered through OIM. This includes development and execution of a NOFA process evaluating responses recommending awards and preparing documentation for contracts for subrecipients for state and federal funds.

• Coordinate with internal partners division leadership and peers to properly evaluate award and contract projects in a timely manner that is compliant with federal and state law.

• Provide specialized expertise in distributing Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and state transit and mobility funds in a way that maximizes the utility of the funds with the projects that are proposed by subrecipients.

• Other job duties as assigned.
  
  

• Provide oversight administration and technical support for all grant recipients on projects that have been issued a notice-to-proceed including but not limited to administration operating mobility management planning rolling stock and capital equipment capital construction service planning expansion and other innovative mobility opportunities.

• Manage and direct adherence and compliance with all FTA and other state and federal regulations for assigned projects and agencies. This includes preparing and maintaining project documentation monitoring and reporting project spending and status tracking accomplishments versus operational requirements resolving issues and change initiatives conducting risk analysis contract oversight and ensuring that all deliverables are on time and on budget.

• Provide specialized expertise in deploying FTA and state transit programs and initiatives and oversee projects throughout the entire project lifecycle using established best practices strategy creativity logic and established methodology.

• Provide a high level of customer service to transit agencies and other grant recipients including prompt communication technical assistance regulatory guidance and liaising between agencies and CDOT or external staff

• Other job duties as assigned.
  

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 am 5:00 pm work hours Monday-Friday with the opportunity for flexible work hours.
• After a training period you will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
• Travel throughout the state required to evaluate and monitor projects and attend meetings with local groups.
• Occasional out of state travel to participate in conferences and peer exchanges.
• Operate in a politically sensitive environment.

Experience Only:

• At least 7 years of full-time professional work experience in public administration business administration engineering environmental science urban planning finance accounting political science communication or other work related to the major duties of this position which included 3years of experience with a primary focus on any of the following:
  • Grants administration (federal or state grants preferred)
  • Project management (developing scope schedule budget and evaluating/monitoring performance)
  • Transportation or transit planning

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 7 years.
  • Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in public administration business administration engineering environmental science urban planning finance accounting political science communication or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
  • Full-time professional work experience with a primary focus on any of the following will be considered:
    • Grants administration (federal or state grants preferred)
    • Project management (developing scope schedule budget and evaluating/monitoring performance)
    • Transportation or transit planning

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with transit/transportation/mobility planning and grant administration;
• In-depth knowledge of FTA and state rules and regulations including sub-award management practices and familiarity with FTA circulars forand 5339 programs;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with transit/transportation budgeting and programming;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with data management and reporting in relational databases;
• Understanding of environmental clearances and know when to coordinate with others for FTA awarded construction projects;
• Ability to develop and manage processes establishing workflows while maximizing transparency and efficiencies;
• Knowledge and experience with state contracts and price agreements;
• Demonstrated success in following project management principles to deliver completed projects;
• 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;
• Partnering with public and private organizations special interest groups elected and appointed officials in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Working with the general public professionals consultants and staff with sensitivity to their needs priorities promises made and commitments;
• Effective ability to negotiate to find mutually acceptable solutions and to build consensus through give and take;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• 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;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing assignments and priorities;
• Strong ability to clearly present technical information in oral written and graphic forms;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) Gmail and Google Applications SAP COTRAMS TrAMS and SalesForce environments/platforms 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.

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.

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 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.

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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 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 Harpat or call .

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.

EHarp (SAP #/PCR #62579 & SAP #/PCR #62578)