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
- Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs 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. More information in the supplemental information section.
- 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