Pavement Design (EIT III) - Denver

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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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About the Position

This position provides technical support for the statewide use and implementation of the AASHTO Pavement ME Design software. It reviews proposed pavement designs for structural adequacy and economic feasibility and creates materials project special provisions and test procedures.

Your duties and responsibilitieswill include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical support on the statewide use of CDOTs Pavement ME Design software.

• Provide managerial oversite and coordination in the use of procedures standardization and workflow for pavement designs.

• Create and edit templates and databases for the Pavement ME Design software.

• Review and analyze significant inputs used by CDOTs Pavement ME Design software such as calibration coefficients climate
  data hot mix asphalt and Portland cement layer properties thickness and projected distress from submitted designs for
  adherence to the recommendations in the CDOT Pavement Design Manual.

• Analyze values for the UserCost and FHWA RealCost software including lane configurations range capacity values for types
  of project work construction costs and deterministic versus probabilistic data calculations.

• Revise and distribute the CDOT Pavement Design Manual and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) software.

• Maintain a list of pavement design software users and inform them of any changes to the software calibration factors CDOT procedures and design specifications.

• Analyze project pavement design data and either confirm or make recommendations to the supervisor on the structural and economic feasibility of the proposed pavement structures.

• Monitor the Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for reconstruction or other appropriate projects that have over 3 million dollars bid for pavement materials and report any discrepancies.

• Make modifications to the LCCA in accordance with the applicable section(s) of the CDOT Pavement Design Manual.

• Make revisions and upgrades to the training course in pavement design and the LCCA.

• Provides technical support on the statewide use of AASHTOWares Pavement ME Deflection Data Analysis and Back Calculation Tool (BcT) software.

• Perform managerial oversite and coordination in the use of procedures standardization and workflow for pavement designs.

• Coordinate the Back Calculation tool data collection with CDOTs Falling Weight Deflection equipment.

• Perform loss of support analysis and load transfer efficiency calculations.

• Review the annually submitted Quality System Manual (QSM) from the epoxy steel coater manufactures and concrete pre-cast manufacturers for compliance with Colorado Procedure 11 (CP-11).

• Visit pre-cast manufacturers plants to perform random compliance audits of their products processes and quality control
  programs.

• Work with data provided from the Pavement Management Unit Physical Properties Laboratory Concrete Laboratory Asphalt Laboratories and Regional Personnel.

• Perform analysis on pavement distress data projected pavement performance life annual material cost changes discount
  rates asphalt cost adjustments t-test and f-test analysis weighted averages comparing variances and means of multiple data
  sets probabilistic versus deterministic design values and triangular distributions for performance criteria reliability.

• Evaluate the nationally calibrated models versus Colorado based calibration used in the AASHTO Pavement ME Design (PMED) program.

• Determine which local calibration factors should be utilized to reduce excessive costs or premature failure due to
  overdesigning or under designing.

• Utilize the AASHTO Calibration Assistance Tool to model coefficient optimization processes used by the AASHTO Pavement ME Design (PMED) program. Determine when significant changes in materials traffic performance and specifications occur and optimization runs showing potential data trends and relative comparisons.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am 5:00 pm work hours Monday-Friday with a potential opportunity for a flexible schedule

• Opportunity to work from home 1-3 days a week after training is completed

• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado

• Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
• You must include your Colorado PE License number on your online application as verification of your registration.

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.

• Required to obtain your registration as a licensed Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board or Licensure for Architects Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors within eight years of hire.

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.

• Comprehensive experience analyzing data from multiple sources.

• Knowledge and experience with engineering pavement design.
• Knowledge and experience with CDOTs Pavement Design Manual CDOT Field Materials Manual CDOT Laboratory Manual AASHTO Roadside Design Guide Highway Capacity Manual A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and CDOT M&S Standard Plans.

• 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.

• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• 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 MS Word MS Excel Gmail Google Applications SAPAASHTO PMEDpython and R-squared as computer programs for this position 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 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 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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Appeal Rights

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 () 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 departments action. For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to ; 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 Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

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 Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

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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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