Access and Outdoor Advertising (Administrator II) - Grand Junction

About the Work Unit

The Access Permit Unit in Traffic and Safety exists to preserve and improve the functional integrity of the highway system, to protect the public health, safety and welfare. This is accomplished by maintaining smooth traffic flow, issuance of all necessary permits, region-wide planning, administration, management, monitoring and enforcement of federal guidelines, state statutes, and state rules and regulations.

About the Position

This position will assist in administering the Colorado Department of Transportation's access management program in R-3 in accordance with section 43-2-147 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and the State highway Access Code (SHAC). This position assists in reviewing requests for access and analyzes proposals for conformance with regulations and standards using sound engineering, safety, and planning principles. This position also reviews access permit applications, writes permits, and assists the Outdoor Advertising Manager with the Roadside Advertising program as it applies to the CO Advertising Act and Federal Regulations.

Responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in writing permit terms and conditions for the issuance of Highway access permits upon evaluation and collaboration with staff and legal counsel. The position must learn to work with local CDOT staff to determine if projects meet CDOT standards and policies for permits; then communicate the permit terms and conditions to the permittee.
• Become familiar with SHAC, access permits, state statutes, and other rules, policies, and guidelines related to state highway access.
• Periodically traveling throughout the region to conduct outdoor advertising and access inspections.
• Learn to accept and review access permit applications for completeness to meet application compliance and determine if a permit should be issued.
• Assist with consulting and collaborating with CDOT professional and technical work units (including, but not limited to: Right-Of-Way, environmental, roadway design, traffic, maintenance, construction, and materials sections) in order to tailor access location and design features to meet site specific conditions.
• Learn to review and analyze applications for Roadside Advertising and Tourist Oriented Directional Signing, and assist CDOT HQ with issuing permits.
• Learn how to interpret state statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to Roadside Advertising, and Official Signing Programs to determine compliance, approval, denial, revocation or other legal or administrative action.
• Learn to be a Region authority in access management and roadside advertising possessing a unique level of expertise in the field and profession.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Schedule primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, with flexibility to meet work/life balance while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
• Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office.
• Travel required during work hours throughout Western Colorado and occasionally throughout the state.
• Occasional overnight travel 5-7 times a year throughout Colorado.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only: Five (5) years of relevant experience in Engineering, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, or another occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Engineering, Public Administration, Transportation Planning or another occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years. Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in Engineering, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered. Experience (with a primary focus on) in Engineering, Public Administration, or Transportation Planning will be considered.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

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.
• A current valid driver's 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

The exceptional applicant will be an experienced professional in Engineering, Public Administration, or Transportation Planning and will possess 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;
• 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;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly 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 using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this 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 via email. Include your current working email address 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 your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" 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 Colorado's website.

The Hiring Process

All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications.

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