Stormwater Mgmt Plans Design Specialist (Environmental Protection Specialist I) - Metro Denver

Posting number: HAA-50003341-07/26

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Chief Engineer's Office

Job classification: Environmental Protection Specialist I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Natural Resources, Hydrogeology, Geology/Hydrology, Green-Collar/Environmental, Stormwater

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 Work Unit

The Water Quality Construction Section in the Environmental Programs Branch at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) exists to assist, support, and ensure uniformity with CDOT design, planning activities, construction, and maintenance, with compliance with the broad range of state, federal, and local regulations, executive orders, interagency agreements, standard operating procedures, and CDOT policies which support the protection and enhancement of the environment.  More information about CDOT's Environmental Program Branches can be found HERE.
 
About the Position

CDOT has a vacancy for a Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) Design Program Specialist (Environ/Protection Specialist I) that will assist with providing support to CDOT’s SWMP Design Program. This position also provides basic technical assistance to CDOT regions to aid in compliance needs and project delivery.  

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Assisting in the development and maintenance of the SWMP Design Program.
• Providing administrative and basic support for Region and Headquarters Design teams regarding SWMP design requirements.
• Assisting with updates to the SWMP design templates in the project delivery design phase, reducing compliance risk to CDOT and associated contractors.
• Reviewing CDOT specifications, Materials & Specifications standards and SWMP design templates to ensure these documents are clear and concise. 
• Learning to assist in the development and delivery of specialized training to CDOT SWMP designers and CDOT’s SWMP reviewers.
• Learning and staying current on federal, state and local SWMP regulations.
• Assisting senior staff with the CDOT CatEx Form 128 environmental clearance logistics.
• Providing research for senior staff to reduce the number of overages and Change Modification Orders (CMO) on active CDOT projects by