Highway Maintenance Supervisor

Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It is in your best interest to apply early.
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
This position is located in Kremmling and additionally eligible for a $1000/month housing stipend.
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Description of Job About the Work Unit
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is looking for a Highway Maintenance Supervisor (LTC Operations I) position that is located in Kremmling. As the LTC Operations I, you will develop, implement, monitor, and supervise maintenance operations in your area and budgets relating to these activities. This position must maintain operational readiness for weather events and other emergencies and may be placed on call.
About the position
This position exists to provide safe travel for the traveling public using preservation techniques to extend the life of CDOT's assets through asset management and understanding asset conditions. This position implements and has direct control for planning, developing, scheduling, initiating, administering, and managing the maintenance and operations for all the major activity groups of the Maintenance Management System for an assigned geographic area consisting of multiple maintenance patrols. This position makes decisions to plan, develop, administer, and manage programs, guidelines, rules, standards, budgets, personnel, equipment, buildings and grounds, contracts, rest areas, and emergency response incidents. This position must evaluate situations, interpret and initiate processes and procedures, and initiate changes, particularly in emergency conditions and unique situations or circumstances.


As a manager, this position conducts performance management, provides mentoring and training for patrol supervisors and members, and communicates information between management and employees. This position works closely with other CDOT units and outside agencies to plan for and respond to maintenance issues. This position acts as Incident Commander for a variety of emergency situations. All duties are performed with a safety consciousness and the goal to provide exceptional internal and external customer service. This position must continually learn and develop job knowledge to keep up with changes in procedures, technology, and priorities. This position must maintain operational readiness for snow events and other emergencies and will be placed on call.
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide safe travel for the traveling public using preservation techniques to extend the life of CDOT's assets through asset management and understanding asset conditions;
Responsible for the planning, developing, scheduling, initiating, administering, and managing the maintenance and operations for roadway surfacing, roadside structures, roadside appearance, traffic services, structure maintenance, snow and ice control, material, equipment, buildings, and tunnel activities;
Determine the overall work plan and expectations for assigned area; maintain a broader perspective of maintenance activities, including safety, environmental awareness, resources, timing, budget, etc.;
Evaluate situations, interpret and initiate processes and procedures, and initiate changes, particularly in emergency conditions and unique situations or circumstances;
Work closely with peer area supervisors, other CDOT units and outside agencies to plan for and respond to maintenance concerns;
Act as Incident Commander for a variety of emergency situations;
Perform all duties with a safety consciousness and the goal to provide exceptional internal and external customer service;
Maintain operational readiness of equipment and personnel of 90% or greater for snow events and other emergencies; may be placed on call;
Oversee large, complex maintenance projects that involve multiple patrols and provide technical guidance on activities performed;
Forecast future needs and challenges, develop a plan to address, and communicate that plan with personnel;
Train others and use computer software and CDOT programs to enter/approve data and information in order to complete email, paperwork, reports, work orders, time sheets, fuel logs, supply orders, meter readings, weekly updates, accident reports, etc.;
Supervise and manage personnel; conduct performance management; provide mentoring and training; safeguarding and handling sensitive employee information; communicate information between management and employees;
Represent CDOT, educate and/or justify departmental positions on various issues through communications, meetings, project reviews, with cities, counties, community groups, etc.; respond to citizen complaints;
Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment: Frequently responds to emergencies outside regular work hours including weekends and holidays
Travel required during work hours throughout the Region and Metro Denver, including some overnight travel
Approximately 30% of time is spent in the office, while 70% of time is spent in the field
Required to operate CDOT vehicles
Required to work in close proximity to heavy traffic
Required to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for long periods of time
The average work week is 40 hours a week, with periodic overtime due to emergencies or inclement weather
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications At least four years of road/highway maintenance experience, including at least two years as a unit supervisor equivalent to the level of a CDOT Transportation Maintenance Worker III. (See descriptions below.)

E xamples of road/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).



Examples of supervisory responsibilities: responsible for supervising at least three full-time employees in all of the following areas: conducting performance goals and reviews, approving leave and timesheets, providing input for personnel actions (e.g. hiring, promoting, separating), applying standard operating procedures, assigning tasks, prioritizing work, identifying and gathering resources to complete tasks, checking work product, dealing with emergencies, conducting safety checks.

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.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restrictions on air brakes. May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider. May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year as a condition of appointment. Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays. On call Shift work Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency. Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes' driving time in normal weather conditions to be able to respond in a timely manner after being notified to report to work. Knowledge of an emergency or hazardous condition may be considered to be notification to report to workstation.
Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency.
Veteran employees are required to attend training one week out of each year in Aurora.

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; Experience in documentation and responding to accident and incident investigations; Experience with explosives and avalanche mitigation; Comprehensive knowledge of the Emergency Response Guidelines, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and supplement to set traffic control for road projects through different terrain, Colorado's Chain Law, Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulation, Colorado Commercial Driver's License Manual, MLOS Standards, M & S Standards, and CDOT Policies and Procedures; Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of CDOT maintenance operations and budgets, including related policies, rules, and regulations; Dedication to CDOT's mission, goals, and overall objectives; Proven leadership and supervisory skills; A passion for 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; Effective ability to negotiate to find mutually acceptable solutions, building consensus through give and take; Strong time management, project management, and work scheduling skills; Strong ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner; Excellent reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving ability; Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; Excellent customer service skills; Strong attention to detail and accuracy; Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment; Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral; Ability to quickly learn with minimal direction; Ability to react safely and properly in emergency situations; Ability to adapt to changes in work assignments and environments; Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations; Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, 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.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. 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 "" 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 of, 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 addresses 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 of 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 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 and Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439, and can be reached at or .


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 ( ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed ) 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 ; 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 Lynn Livingston at



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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