CPW PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II / Regional Project Manager - (Grand Junction, CO)

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CPW PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II / Regional Project Manager - (Grand Junction, CO)

Salary

$101,916.00 - $122,304.00 Annually

Location

Mesa County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 00392 04/24

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

04/26/2024

Closing Date

5/12/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

711 Independent Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81505

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Cayla Phythian cayla.phythian@state.co.us

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Type of Announcement

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Hiring Pay Rate

Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

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

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.

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.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans

• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Employee Wellness programs

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Accounts

• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) .

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/)

Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

The Northwest Region of Colorado Parks and Wildlife has 13 State Parks and more than 90 State Wildlife Areas and exists to provide outdoor recreation and wildlife management in the northwest region of Colorado. The Northwest Region Capital and Trails unit exists to manage capital development and trail development in Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Northwest Region. Regional Project Managers in the unit execute all the planning, design, engineering, budgeting, contract documents and project and construction management for capital projects on CPW-owned lands including State Wildlife Areas and State Parks.

Description of Job

The position supervises the NW Capital Program, which provides design and construction project management for all aspects of capital development and infrastructure projects ranging in scope and budget from small projects ($5,000) to large projects ($1,000,000 or more). Work typically includes supervision of/and duties as a fully operational project manager in engineering/project management work in the construction field. This position may prepare and provide designs for projects. The work includes oversight of the CPW staff and construction contractors to ensure the success and safety of the project. The work also includes the budgetary and contract compliance responsibilities as the “designee” for the agency. This position is accountable for actions and decisions that directly impact the pay, status, and tenure of the other NW Regional Project Managers. This position will assign work tasks, give direction, provide oversight and mentor other project managers. Other responsibilities include estimating, help with surveying, design reviews, design changes, administration of construction contracts, formal contract modifications, holding preconstruction conferences, assuring contractor quality and compliance with the construction contract, payment processing, writing contractor claims for adjustments and disputes, handling contract terminations, closing out construction contracts, and designing and administering purchase order and invoice work. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Capital Project Management

Administers and oversees multiple design and construction projects and contracts which includes serving as the fully authorized representative of CPW for the project. Ensures contractor performance and compliance with plans and contract specifications which requires project management and engineering expertise to read and interpret engineering drawings, interpret contract specifications, ensure code/regulation compliance, environmental compliance, and contractually decipher the relationship between general requirements and covenants for capital construction, the bid schedule, contract specifications, contract drawings, procurement rules, and current Colorado Revised Statutes. Creates engineering designs as part of this job duty when necessary. Communicates with stakeholders (Area Wildlife Managers, Property Technicians, Park Managers, Park Resource Technicians, Deputy Regional Manager, Central Capital staff, and other Regional Project Managers). Acts as a fully operational Professional Engineer (licensed) to inspect construction including stamping the as-built drawings with Professional Engineer stamp and signing across it. Takes project to completion so that project is a high quality addition to State resources and has reasonable maintenance requirements for field staff.

Administration

Prepares detailed budget spreadsheets for each project. Uses the state’s accounting and purchasing system to procure all materials necessary and to initiate bids and contracts. Responsible for payments to contractors and keeping detailed records of invoices, work accomplished, inspections, etc. Understands State fiscal rules and contracting requirements to ensure that bidders, contractors, internal stakeholders are informed of requirements and that contractors comply. Keeps detailed project updates in CPW’s capital database and maintains detailed project documentation on state’s network drives to ensure adequate documentation for audit purposes and historical purposes.

Project Development

Provides engineering technical guidance and input to proposed ideas from Northwest Region field managers and hatchery managers. Participates in capital request process to provide estimates, technical expertise and guidance. Determines project requirements and desired function. Discusses possible alternatives with field staff.

Supervision

This position supervises 3 Regional Project Managers in the Northwest Region. Manages, oversees and formulates internal processes related to capital construction and project management in the NW Region. Monitors and directs Project Managers’ activities to accomplish the goals of the capital program and the region. Recruiting, hiring, training, assigning duties, scheduling, resolving conflicts, disciplinary actions, delegation of projects/duties, performance management, administrative oversight, and ensuring compliance with policies/procedures/statutes/regulations are all duties of this position.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of

Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors

AND

Two (2) years of professional experience in engineering or project management or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, one of which must have been as a licensed professional engineer

Substitutions

• Appropriate education in addition to that required for the professional engineer

license will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical, and inductive and deductive reasoning

• Trouble shooting, problem solving, and critical thinking, with keen attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills including building collaborative environment

• Customer service mindset, respectful

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

• Proactive, takes initiative, self-motivated

• Ability to prioritize and manage large volume of workload

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints as well as different communication and work styles in a multi-cultural and inter-generational environment

• Enthusiastic, energetic, optimistic, positive attitude

• Adaptable and open to change

• Team player who proactively ensures the success of other teammates

• Open to new ideas, with innovative thinking

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience is considered

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position

• Knowledge of construction engineering principles, theories and concept

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawing.

• Ability to interpret contract specifications

• Ability to apply engineering sciences and mathematics to analyze projects or programs with engineering components.

• Ability to decipher the relationship between the general requirements and covenants for capital construction.

• Ability to negotiate a cost difference with contractor(s).

• Ability to conduct surveys

• Experience with budget management

• Experience with property/facility maintenance AND/OR construction of buildings, utilities, road, or other structures.

• Experience supervising others

• Experience with and/or knowledge of landscape architecture principles

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license for operating a State vehicle.

• Statewide travel will be required to visit construction sites and for field surveys. Approximately 3 to 10 times per month.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, 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.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• 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 will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement .

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

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.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, 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 our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.

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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Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.

• I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.

• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).

• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

  02

  Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:

  03

  Do you currently possess current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors? (Required)

• Yes

• No

  04

  Please provide your professional PE License # for verification:

  05

  What type of engineering is your specialty? (civil, mechanical, structural, ect)

  06

  Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in engineering/project management:

• 0 to less than 1 year

• 1 year but less than 2 years

• 2 years but less than 3 years

• 3 years but less than 4 years

• 4 years but less than 5 years

• 5 years but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more

  07

  Please describe your experience in engineering/project management:

  08

  Please describe your experience in supervising others or leading teams:

  09

  Please briefly describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:

  10

  All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. 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 will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions since responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

• I acknowledge this receipt of this notice.

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