Transportation Deputy Maintenance Superintendent (LTC Ops II) - Aurora

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Transportation Deputy Maintenance Superintendent (LTC Ops II) - Aurora

Salary

$96,000.00 - $98,472.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

HAA-50001378-02/25

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

CDOT Region 1

Opening Date

02/13/2025

Closing Date

2/23/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

18500 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora, CO 80011

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Amanda.Parkhurst-Strout@state.co.us or 303-757-9685

Hiring Pay Rate

The 2024 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

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 (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package!

CDOT for All

CDOT’s 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.

Description of Job

About the Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for a Deputy Maintenance Superintendent (LTC Operations II) in our Aurora location. Direct, develop, plan, make the related decisions, and implement those decisions in the following areas regarding all highway maintenance activities for assigned areas in the Denver Metro/Front Range area. Directly determine priorities, prepare and allocate maintenance budgets, represent CDOT at meetings with those outside the department, develop objectives, determine procedures for the Section, develop written and oral presentations, develop long-range plans, determine staffing levels, set performance standards, develop procurement requests, develop and implement property improvements, respond to the public for information requests including the media, inspect maintenance section for the adequacy of maintenance and to develop priorities for future maintenance needs, and supervise/direct middle-level managers.

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

• Plans, organizes, directs maintenance activities for the maintenance section, within assigned areas.

• Plans Maintenance Levels of Service (MLOS) operating budget, monitoring, and allocating current fiscal year budgets and departmental objectives to properly administer prog rams.

• Analyzes and monitors all system reports related to maintenance operations to effectively manage the assigned areas. Implements and/or recommends changes in operations.

• Acts as a liaison and represents CDOT in dealings with the public, other governmental agencies, County Commissioners, contractors, and the media. Represents the region on committees, as well as task forces both internal and external pertaining to all aspects of public works.

• Makes oral presentations on budget, maintenance procedures, equipment fleet, long-range planning and staffing.

• Responsible for incident management 24 hours a day, 7 days a week of all statewide transportation related emergencies due to blizzards, rockslides, floods, avalanches, fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous material spills which may result in closure of transportation corridors by utilization of preplanned personnel, equipment and materials.

• Performs personnel management by developing and implementing selection, performance, and evaluation standards; resolves grievances and other disputes, taking appropriate action involving all aspects of human resources development and behavioral requirements.

• Directs and administers training to obtain and maintain a productive, effective, and efficient workforce by reviewing and analyzing needs on a continuous basis.

• Prepares subordinates for promotional opportunities by using various department resources.

• Manages and directs maintenance supervisors in the field, directing daily maintenance activities to ensure MLOS goals are met within Transportation Commission established budgets per Maintenance Program Area (MPA).

• Abides by all safety regulation, wearing all required personal protective equipment and attends all required safety meetings and works with Region Safety Officer to implement new statewide safety initiatives.

• Other job duties as assigned.

  Work Environment:

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday

• This is considered a Critical Position and can be expected to remain, or return to their worksite, when responding to emergency situations.

• Daytime travel during work hours throughout the Metro Denver/Front Range area required for safety meetings, project reviews, patrol inspections, emergencies, snow events, bridge repairs, building inspections, and other issues.

• Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office

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

• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience in traffic/road/highway maintenance or emergency services, of which at least three years must be as a supervisor of traffic/highway maintenance or emergency services (see descriptions below).

Examples of road/traffic/highway maintenance experience: repairing potholes; performing asphalt or concrete paving operations; operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, motor graders, backhoes, front end loaders and other heavy equipment to repair and/or maintain roads; maintaining right-of-way fences; performing street striping and marking; performing mechanical mowing along the roadside (e.g. handheld weed eater up to a 15' rotary mower); performing bridge; roadside ditch and culvert cleaning and maintenance; installing and/or maintaining roadway signs or guardrail; operating mechanical sweepers; conducting traffic control; or performing mechanical snow removal (gator up to a tandem truck).

Description of supervisory experience of traffic/highway maintenance or emergency services: Experience must include being a working supervisor, over at least the equivalent of three permanent full-time employees (e.g., six part-time permanent employees), responsible for the overall transportation maintenance and operations making major patrol decisions to plan, develop, administer and manage transportation maintenance; Must have experience reacting to emergency situations such as road closures, road failures, and avalanches. Supervisory experience must include being responsible for leading staff, recommending personnel actions, hiring, corrective and disciplinary actions, and terminations. Relevant work experience as a Transportation Maintenance III is applicable.

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.

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 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 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.

• Proven leadership of high-level professional transportation infrastructure maintenance, traffic operations or construction organization with experience as a second level supervisor of a very large and varied workforce with the ability to adapt leadership styles to various situations, modeling high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for individuals.

• Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of CDOT maintenance operations, emergency response, incident management, and budgets, including related policies, rules, and regulations.

• Dedication to CDOT's mission, goals, and overall objectives.

• Strong leadership, vision across multi-disciplinary groups, and demonstrated supervisory skills.

• Second line supervision of professional and support staff with multiple units and sections.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills and experience, including long range and strategic planning skills and experience.

• Considerable strategic planning experience and comprehensive knowledge of statewide transportation needs and maintenance solutions.

• Creative, strategic, and flexible ability to address complex issues and execute solutions and approaches that meet the needs of the State of Colorado and advance the mission of CDOT.

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with government funding of Maintenance Programs such as Maintenance Level of Service (MLOS), CDOT Maintenance rules, policies and procedures.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.

• Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making skills and experience.

• Strong commitment to employee and public safety.

• Ability to partner with other CDOT stakeholders and staff, public and private agencies, professionals, consultants, and vendors with sensitivity to their needs and priorities.

• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Skill in planning and allocating large budgets.

• Effective listening, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.

• Experience in the development and management of human resources.

• Negotiation skills to find mutually acceptable solutions; ability to build consensus through give and take.

• Ability to work independently, in team situations, and in conjunction with other CDOT personnel.

• Ability to make decisions and direct employees on best procedures and practices.

• Time and project management skills.

• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, 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 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.

  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 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 the comparative 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.

• 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.

  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 applicant's 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 conviction. In 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 www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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 department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov 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, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

  ADAAA Accommodations

  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 Amanda.Parkhurst-Strout@state.co.us or call 303-757-9685.

  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.

  Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

  The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

  New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

  APS (SAP #50001378/PCR #60191)

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. The 2024 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".

  03

  Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".

  04

  Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

  05

  A cover letter and resume are required for your application to be complete. Documents must be uploaded as attachments to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Did you attach these items to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• Yes

• No

  06

  If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your DD214 as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now. (KF)

• Yes

• No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference.

• N/A - I am not a veteran

  07

  CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression

• Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability

• No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability

• I Don't Wish To Answer

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  Briefly describe how you have helped a group you supported to run in a more safe and effective manner?

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  Briefly describe how you have performed in a fast-paced environment where specific guidance may not be available.

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  Briefly describe your leadership and/or supervisor skills and experience. Be sure to describe your specific responsibilities and your level of authority. How many employees did you oversee? What was your responsibility and involvement in regards to conflict resolution?

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