Local Agency Coordinator (EPST I) - Pueblo

This position is only open to Colorado state residents

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

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness .

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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.

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

About the Position

As a Local Agency Coordinator (EPST I), you will support the Local Agency Unit in the delivery of local agency transportation projects through various phases of project development and construction. The unit works with local agencies, CDOT staff, FHWA, consultants, contractors, and other partners to help ensure projects meet applicable plans, specifications, standards, and requirements.

In this role, you will assist Local Agency project managers and coordinators with construction oversight, field inspections and materials testing, documentation, invoice and quantity review, progress payments, and plan reviews. You will also help guide local agencies through established Local Agency processes and support coordination between project partners and CDOT specialty groups.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following • Support Local Agency Project Managers/Coordinators with oversight of local agency projects to help ensure construction complies with project plans and specifications. • Assist local agencies in following the Local Agency Manual and coordinate with CDOT specialty groups as needed. • Use programs such as SAP, ProjectWise, and MS Office Suite to create project documentation, enter information, and track project status. • Review contractor work and work procedures in the field for compliance with construction plans and specifications. • Review inspection reports for contractor work descriptions, calculations, and accuracy. • Review and consult with the Professional Engineer (PE) on change orders prepared by local agencies. • Review Methods of Handling Traffic (MHT) for compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). • Review construction pay estimates submitted by local agencies and provide recommendations to the Project Manager/Coordinator for approval or denial. • Review as-built plans for compliance with project specifications and ensure required project closure items are completed before final payment and project closeout. • Complete assigned training, including Transportation Engineering Training Program (TETP) courses, and study CDOT Local Agency Manuals to build knowledge necessary to perform job duties. • Travel to meetings and project sites as required. Work Environment: • Primarily 8:00 am – 4:30 pm work hours, Monday-Friday; ; • Travel required during work hours throughout Region 2; • Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado; • Required to operate CDOT vehicles; • This position may be in close proximity to moving vehicles on construction sites. • May be exposed to a number of weather conditions, as well possibly being exposed to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, dust, odors, etc.