Field Studies Technician, Traffic (EPST I) - Denver
Field Studies Technician, Traffic (EPST I) - Denver
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$ 62616 - 68868
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Department Information
- This position is only open to Colorado state residentsNew employees to the state will be paid bi-weekly. There are 26 bi-weekly pay periods in a year.
Total annual compensation for this position is typically between $62616-$68868.
About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans lives Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom connection and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live work and play now and for the future! Also check out our excellent benefits package!
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.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months. Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Traffic Safety and Engineering Services Traffic and Field Regulatory Operations unit is responsible for providing operations evaluation guidance standards and tools; operational level of service evaluations and tools; provide highway safety and operations observations to CDOT traffic engineers that can be used to address specific safety bottleneck and operational matters; performs all pre-field and field tasks for providing the initial and final recommendations for all traffic investigations. This unit performs Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Colorado Revised Statutes required traffic investigations that include establishing speeds no passing and school zones. Traffic engineering investigations are completed to help ensure that safety and operational performance are explicitly considered and standard compliance is achieved on the State Highway system.
About the PositionThe Field Studies Technician (EPST I) position will learn field operations procedures and then provide traffic engineering field study data collection analysis and recommendations which includes documentation and evaluation of traffic engineering field conditions comparison of existing field conditions to standards for compliance and recording existing signing to maintain a statewide highway sign inventory for stripmaps. This position will apply engineering judgment to develop a plan that balances field conditions and standards to provide a safe alternative to the standard.
Your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:- Use the study tracking system to log all study work dates and personnel from study assignment to study closure;
- Create a video log of the study area in both directions and junctions if needed;
- Process data collected (i.e. speed curve passing/no-passing zone and school);
- Complete the Field Operations Training Program;
- Collect curve data speed data school study data passing/no-passing zone data etc.;
- Collect inventory of highway traffic control devices (i.e. signs traffic signals pavement markings passing/no-passing zones etc.);
- Collect highway feature data (i.e. divided roadway intersections and type point and tangent of curves structures interchanges pull-outs etc.);
- Collect process and provide the data collected to the Field Studies EPS Technician III who will use this data to create stripmaps and make recommendations to the Statewide Regions;
- Learn all applicable Field Operations Procedures through field and office work instruction;
- Learn to conduct peer review of other Field Studies evaluate all aspects of the engineering field studies for accuracy and completeness and ensure that the recommendations conform to the Manuel on Union Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other engineering practices manuals and guidelines and CDOT policies;
- Learn and use skills to collect data and inventory highway traffic control devices requiring the working knowledge of the following Field Operations equipment which includes but is not limited to desktop and laptop computers distance measuring instruments (DMI) ball bank indicators LIDARs (laser) Radars video camcorders tripods Global Positioning System (GPS) units vehicles vehicle safety lights and light bars and other safety equipment;
- Learn and develop a working knowledge of the use and operation of all of the Field Operations equipment which includes the testing and calibration of certain equipment and will train the EPS Technician Is on the use and care of this equipment;
- Responsible for the proper control and maintenance of current and historical Field Study information traffic and safety records. This includes but is not limited to the control and maintenance of Memo folders correspondence stripmaps and junction details in both paper and electronic formats and information in multiple databases;
- Exchange and/or collect information with contacts as approved by the Traffic and Field Operations Manager and/or assigned Field Ops Lead or Project Manager;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Your schedule will primarily be 7:30 am 4:00 pm work hours Monday-Friday but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met. Two days in the office at CDOT HQ is the minimum
- Some field work may require work outside normal workday hours
- Travel required for field studies throughout the state
- Require to operate a CDOT vehicle
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Four (4) years of experience in one or more of the following:traffic field studies data collection and tracking compile and/oranalyze and evaluate data
Education and Experience:
A high school diploma or GED;
AND a combination of at least four (4) years of experience and education that includes:
Coursework from a U.S. accredited college or university in chemistry construction management engineering engineering technology mathematics biology archeology engineering engineering sciences or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered. A transcript verifying this information must be submitted.
Work experience inany combination of the following: traffic field studies data collection and tracking software QA and/orcompile analyze and evaluate data
College Transcripts:If you are using education to qualify via the substitution a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or 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
- Some field work may require work outside normal workday hours
- 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;
- Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
- Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
Knowledge and experience with field regulatory operations tools and devices;
Experience drawing stripmaps;
- Depth and breadth of data collection analysis and reporting experience;
- Experience with field data studies;
- Knowledge of MUTCD;
- Ability to manage multiple assignments priorities and projects in a demanding environment;
- Strong time and project management skills including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
- Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
- Ability to partner with professionals consultants and staff with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
- Interpersonal and relationship building skills;
- Excellent reasoning investigative analytical and problem solving ability;
- Excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral including technical report writing and editing;
- Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
- Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
- Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint) SAP Google SharePoint and the ability to learn other software systems.
Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
- A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)
- 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.)
- 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.
- A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
- 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:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be viaemail. Include your current workingemailaddress 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 youremailto accept messages from and 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 Colorados website.
The Hiring Process:
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Employment Screening
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 applicants 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 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 Info Cubic.
Info Cubic a consumer reporting agency will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic a Division of Orange Tree including its privacy policy may be found online at . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane Minneapolis MN 55439.
The report may contain information bearing on the applicants 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.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) 801-1State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.
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.
ADAAAAccommodations
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 Brenda at
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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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
