Performance & Asset Management Section Manager (Planning Specialist VI) - Denver

Posting number: HAA 50003362-07/26

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Chief Engineer's Office

Job classification: Planning Specialist VI

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Planning and Development, Transportation, Management, Professional

Summary

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.

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.

Examples of duties

About the Unit
The Performance & Asset Management Section Manager works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Office of Multimodal Planning within the Division of Transportation Development (DTD).

The mission of the Office of Multimodal Planning is: “Together, we bring the future into the present by imagining, planning and creating a safe, equitable and sustainable transportation system for all.”  The Office of Multimodal Planning (OMP) spearheads CDOT’s transportation planning. 

The OMP coordinates planning and policy efforts with various partners, including CDOT Regions, Transportation Planning Regions (TPRs), Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and other stakeholders such as the freight industry, bicycle and pedestrian advocates, and local, state, and federal agencies. Key responsibilities of the OMP include leading the transportation planning process, which encompasses the development of the 10-Year Strategic Pipeline of Projects, the long-range Statewide Transportation Plan, and Regional Transportation Plans. In collaboration with the Office of Financial Management and Budget, the OMP also contributes to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Additionally, the OMP is responsible for Main Streets and active transportation programs.

About the Position

The Performance & Asset Management Section Manager provides strategic leadership and data analysis to integrate asset management, performance management, and risk and resiliency into corridor planning. 

The position is responsible for developing and implementing statewide frameworks, plans, and tools that guide transportation investment decisions, ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, and align with executive leadership priorities. This role integrates asset condition, system performance, risk, and multimodal needs into planning and programming processes, including the 10-Year Plan and corridor planning. 

This position maintains direct supervisory authority over six full-time employees and facilitates seamless integration between CDO