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This position is not part of the state classified system.  Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

• This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins). 

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

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’ll 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

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. 

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 one or more positions. 

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This position is located in the Office of Innovative Mobility (OIM). The OIM focuses on increasing multimodal transportation options to help decrease congestion and emissions and improve safety and efficiency on our roadways. The Office focuses on four key transportation areas: electrification, mobility services, mobility technology and transit and rail. Each key area provides policy and strategic guidance throughout CDOT and the State of Colorado to improve the safety and efficiency of our roadways by leveraging both traditional and new and emerging technologies.

About the position

This position reports directly to CDOT's Chief of Innovative Mobility and serves as a member of the CDOT's Executive Management Team. As the Director, the position serves as the principal strategist and steward of state and Federal resources for transit and rail projects at CDOT, collaborating with subject matter experts and project managers within the Division, CDOT regions, and external stakeholders including local partners. This includes effective communication to deliver outstanding transit and multimodal transportation in Colorado that helps the state achieve climate and mobility goals.  This position is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Division of Transit and Rail including determining the annual business plan for the Division, as well as ensuring that the Division is optimally structured as an organization. This is a unique CDOT position operating statewide and in coordination with all CDOT regions and planning functions, along with other state and local agencies. This position functions as a collaborative strategic business partner within the organization and with other state agencies, the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Rail Administration and public and private entities.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Division of Transit and Rail, including overseeing Division mission, organizational structure, and managing staff.

• Manage administration of Federal Transit Administration and state multimodal dollars, including oversight of local grants and developing policy options for state and local programs.

• Serves as a subject matter expert on transit and rail industry trends, innovations and challenges with a desire to advance transit, rail, and multimodal options that benefit Colorado. 

• Provide transit and rail expertise to Departmental transportation planning processes, corridor studies, or project level activities

• Serve as an official Department representative and transit/rail subject matter expert on external committees and task forces.

• Leads collaborative business partnership efforts with FTA, FHWA, FRA, local governments, other transit agencies, the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies, communities, and private parties.  

• Develop equitable and transparent distribution of transit funds throughout the state in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

• Works with DTR and CDOT staff and advisory committee(s) composed of external stakeholders to create a vision and strategies for the Division that advance transit, rail and multimodal options for Coloradans, align with CDOT mission and values, and develop strategic direction for the Division.

• Makes transit and rail recommendations to the Transportation Commission.

• Serves as appointing authority for the Division and manages the Transit and Rail Division staff, organizational structure, and current and future staffing needs.  

• Fosters a positive and inclusive working environment; shows personnel that they are valued.

• 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.

• You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.

• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range

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

• Occasional out of state travel 1-2 times a year 

• Operate in a politically sensitive environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, planning, finance, or a closely related field.

AND   

• Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in transit or rail planning, development, and/or management. At least two of these six years must have been as a senior level manager and must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives.

Substitutions: 

• Additional work experience that provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree but not for the specific experience.

• A graduate degree in one of the fields of study listed above will substitute for the required professional experience on a year-for-year basis.
  
  

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will be an experienced transit or rail professional 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;

• Subject matter expertise on transit industry trends, innovations and challenges and a desire to advance transit and multimodal options that benefit Colorado;

• Comprehensive experience in public and/or private management of a multimillion dollar program/organization in the field of transit or rail;

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Federal and State statutes and regulations that impact local and statewide transit and rail issues;

• Experience with transit service operations, budgets and route development;

• Experience supervising professional and support staff;

• Knowledge and experience in working with a wide customer base and incorporating diverse viewpoints;

• Excellent analytic and strategic planning skills;

• Ability to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships;

• Leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups;

• Holding self and others accountable for behaviors, performance results, and service delivery;

• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;

• Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive;

• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus;

• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;

• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;

• Fluency in fluency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides) or equivalent, Gmail, COTRAMS, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Applicant Checklist 

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 using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. 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:

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: 

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 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. 

3. 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, LLC, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com.  Info Cubic is located at 116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112, and can be reached at 877.360.4636.

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.

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 Emily Harp at emily.harp@state.co.us or call 303-757-9738.

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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