Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. 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. 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. 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. 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 Work Unit The Alamosa Engineering Residency provides engineering expertise in developing, building, and maintaining a safe and integrated transportation system. The unit manages or oversees projects for upgrading, reconstructing, and maintaining the highway system along with other projects that have federal, state and local funds. Design, oversight of design, management of NEPA documentation, consultant management, construction management along with project management are provided. About the Position This position is a licensed engineer and is responsible for designing transportation projects, managing the entire design process from scoping to advertisement, preparing construction plans, specifications and cost estimates for transportation improvement projects. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: • Apply current engineering principles and theories, design specifications, and federal, state, and local design standards to develop plan sets and specifications for roadway projects, including new construction or reconstruction of intersections, corridor widening, roadway surface treatment, bridge improvements, etc. • Design transportation projects and perform project management during the design phase for highway improvement projects. • Manage the design process from scoping to advertisement, preparing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. • Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to prepare plans. • Incorporate field survey, environmental study, traffic data, right-of-way information, hydrology/hydraulic design, structural design, utility locations/relocations, and other information as required when developing design projects. • Provide technical information to CDOT specialty branches and outside municipalities to ensure that design standards are addressed and incorporated into roadway construction plans. • Oversee lower level engineering positions for conformance to CDOT policy and procedural directives; train and mentor less experienced project staff. • Manage the work of consultants and local agencies in order to accomplish project completions, including prioritizing assignments required by the contract. • Responsible for engineering details as well as satisfactory completion of highway design; provide ongoing design support during construction. • Ensure timely project advertisement and other major milestones, while meeting both design and construction budgets. • May act as the CDOT engineer of record and will stamp plans in accordance with the regulations governing their engineering license. • Serve as project manager during design for various infrastructure projects and planning and environmental studies. • Manage large, complex projects and environmental studies, including those that use innovative contracting methods. • Serve as a CDOT representative and provide expertise in meetings with the public, local/state entities, businesses, railroads, special interest groups, and utilities. • Participate on committees and/or task forces to help CDOT implement improvements and meet department goals. • 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. • After completing the probationary period you may have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work. • Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office. • Regular travel required during work hours throughout the Region. • Overnight travel throughout Colorado to projects throughout the Region and meetings. • Required to operate CDOT vehicles. • May be required to work on night projects as needed. Minimum Qualifications • Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors. OR • Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from another U.S. state's Board of Licensure. If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license, it would be a condition of employment to obtain your Colorado PE license within six months of hire. 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. • If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license, you must obtain your Colorado PE license within six months of hire. 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; • At least 3-5 years of knowledge and experience in civil or transportation engineering design and/or construction. • Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act, Planning and Environmental Linkages, and how these affect transportation construction projects. • Knowledge and experience with the CDOT Design Manual, AASHTO Design Guides, CDOT Planning and Environmental Linkages Manual, CDOT Materials Manual, CDOT Project Development Manual, CDOT Standards & Specifications Manual, CDOT M&S Standards, CDOT Construction Manual, MUTCD, Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), and other industry design standards. • Ability to mentor, train, and lead non-professional staff. • Ability to oversee consultants and contractors. • Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment. • Ability to work under tight budgets and 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. • Excellent 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. • Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations. • Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, MicroStation InRoads, PMWeb, ProjectWise, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems. 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. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. 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. 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. 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. EHarp (SAP #50004342/PCR #60556)
See More Details >>This position provides assistance in the development, planning, contracting and application of land conservation practices and programs consistent with NRCS policy and procedures. Locations will be Negotiable: Applicants interested in locations not specifically listed on the announcement are encouraged to communicate/negotiate location availability during the interview stage. Duties • Coordinates and supervises the planning, design and construction of engineering practices such as water management, animal waste management erosion control, flood control, and other conservation practices needing engineering guidance. • Recommends changes in designs, specifications, and schedule to accommodate conditions at the construction site, availability of materials, or to expedite construction. • Plans and conducts pre-bid site showing, approves construction schedules, monitors work for compliance with plans and specification and contract requirements. • Directs and performs site investigations and feasibility studies; field checks and field construction. checks for conservation practice installations. • Coordinates and conducts necessary quality assurance reviews of planned, designed, and constructed engineering projects in the assigned area or state. • Serves as or directs the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). • Provides technical guidance and training to personnel in the area of all engineering practices and in the use and care of engineering equipment. Requirements • You must be a US Citizen or US National. • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected, you will be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints. • Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. • Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).. • Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position. Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Education Requirement: Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET ; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics; OR Combination of Education and Experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: • Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. • Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. • Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses…
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Identified as a key focus area, the Adoption team is tasked with combining innovations from our machine learning team with human judgment from our coaches and clinicians to ensure our members feel supported and ready for success as they start their journey with Virta. Comprised of and existing group of diverse Virta engineers who will help get things up and running technically we're looking for a strong people manager to help them develop their careers, has the desire and aptitude to help us refine our processes around experimentation and delivery, and can bring insights and experience to the other engineering managers in the organization to establish a strong and collaborative first team. Responsibilities: • People Management and Team Dynamics. Mentor, guide, and support the team members towards healthy dynamics by fostering a positive and collaborative environment. • Career Development and Growth. Create individualized development plans, identify and facilitate training, workshops, and other growth opportunities. Recognize and reward outstanding performers. Provide performance feedback. • Cross-functional Collaboration and Communication. Bridge the gap between engineering and other departments ensuring clear communication. Work closely with product, design, AI, and analytics functions along with various stakeholder groups. Advocate for what the team needs for success. • Process Management and Improvement. Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes through feedback, retrospectives, iteration, best practices, and prior experience. Help refine our methodology towards the sweet spot between the team's needs and the company's goals. • Technical Strategy and Decision-making. The focus is on management, but understanding the technical landscape is essential to ensuring key technical decisions are in alignment with business objectives and broader technical strategy. Inform individual team members technical growth. Requirements: • 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams • Experience delivering value to end users and internal stakeholders • Proven ability to define and track engineering metrics to quantify team health • Able to understand business metrics (KPI, OKR) and put them in context to the team • Prior experience building collaborative, high performing teams in a remote environment Bonus Points For… • Building and delivering multi-platform applications in React Native or similar • Experience with Go or Python, Monolith-to-microservices patterns, event driven architectures. • Familiarity working in a regulated industry, particularly healthcare. 90 Day Plan Within your first 90 days at Virta, we expect you will do the following: • Familiarize yourself with the team and its stakeholders. Understand roles, responsibilities, strengths and improvement areas, aspirations. Get a pulse on team dynamics, understand expectations, and collaborations, with an eye towards what to safeguard and where enhanced coordination is needed. • Establish and enhance team processes. Review the current process, intended outcomes, and methodology of your team and the teams in the group. Bring your expertise to identify inefficiency, risk, and ways to enhance delivery or team health. • Align the learnings from above with the product roadmap and technical roadmap to start building a strategy for your team that melds the short-term and long-term goals of the team with that of the larger organization or the business. Have a plan to iterate on this strategy over time. Values-driven culture Virta's company values drive our culture, so you'll do well if: • You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally • You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same • You prioritize positive impact over busy work • You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience • You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information • You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma • You take risks and rapidly iterate Is this role not quite what you're looking for? Join our Talent Community and follow us on Linkedin to stay connected! As part of your duties at Virta, you may come in contact with sensitive patient information that is governed by HIPAA. Throughout your career at Virta, you will be expected to follow Virta's security and privacy procedures to ensure our patients' information remains strictly confidential. Security and privacy training will be provided. Virta has a location based compensation structure. Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications and experience. For this role, the compensation range is $157,139 - $202,943. Information about Virta's benefits is on our Careers page at: https://www.virtahealth.com/careers. #LI-remote
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Alamosa, CO, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with theoretical education, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 90 mechanical trade professionals in Alamosa, with wages averaging around $108.50 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with the potential to earn over $5,647 annually for experienced mechanical trade workers.
