Office of Rail Safety Program Manager (Professional Engineer II): DORA/Public Utilities Commission

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Office of Rail Safety Program Manager (Professional Engineer II): DORA/Public Utilities Commission

Salary

$8,748.00 - $10,490.00 Monthly

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

SGA-5191-09/24

Department

Department of Regulatory Agencies

Division

Public Utilities Commission

Opening Date

09/03/2024

Closing Date

9/25/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1560 Broadway Denver, CO 80202

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Addison Dittrich: addison.dittrich@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.

Hiring Pay Rate

The salary range posted for this position is $104,976 - $125,880 annually ($8,748.00 - $10,490.00 monthly); although a salary range is listed, hiring salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

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

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.

Consumer protection is our mission.

DORA is a progressive, innovative government agency where employees and customers alike are valued. If you are interested in becoming a part of an environment where creative thinking, customer service, and protecting consumers through healthy regulation is valued, DORA is the place for you! In addition to rewarding, challenging, and meaningful work, the State of Colorado at the Department of Regulatory Agencies offers an excellent total compensation package including:

• Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail.

• Extensive work-life programs such as flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more!

• Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services.

• Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.

• Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.

• Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents.

• Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents.

• Paid Time Off, including 10 paid holidays.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Tuition assistance program.

Description of Job

DORA’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) serves the public interest by effectively regulating utilities and facilities so that the people of Colorado receive safe, reliable and reasonably-priced services consistent with the economic, environmental and social values of our state.

The Rail/Transit Safety work unit exists to protect the life, property, environment, and minimize risk to public health, safety and environment of Colorado’s citizens that use public highway-rail grade crossings and use rail-fixed guideway public transportation systems. The work unit supports the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies mission of consumer protection and supports the Public Utilities Commission by providing the technical and professional experience necessary to permit the Public Utilities Commission to carry out its statutory mandate in the areas of highway-rail grade crossing safety, and rail and transit safety and service. The unit promotes and safeguards the health and safety of railroad and transit employees, passengers, customers, subscribers, and the public. Additionally, the unit provides professional analysis, technical and policy testimony, and/or advice on engineering, economic, financial, and operational matters.

MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:

Position: SGA 5191

This position is the Program Manager of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Inspection Program, which includes administering inspections, supervising inspector positions for the various FRA disciplines, and serving as the State of Colorado Representative for the Association of State Rail Safety Managers (ASRSM). The position is responsible for logistical leadership of the program, including being responsible for working with the Analyst VI for the Public Safety Sections to oversee training schedules and reimbursement for state inspectors and reviews any progress reviews to be filed with FRA regarding program training and inspection. The position ensures that program documentation is complete and accurate, and works with FRA to determine how proposed civil penalties will be addressed, and works with inspectors on state civil penalties, when applicable.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing railroad inspections in one of the six disciplines and writing inspection reports for completed inspections;

• Communicating with railroads to verify that required mitigation was timely completed;

• Making decisions regarding the outcomes of inspections and the best course of action to address any concerns and/or findings from the inspection;

• Following up with railroad operators to inspect if corrective actions or mitigations taken by a railroad comply were the required mitigations outlined in the corrective action for the finding;

• Participating in the investigation of jurisdictional railroad accidents and incidents, including working with other FRA discipline inspectors on any FRA railroad accident investigations.

• Performing and monitoring railroad investigations delegated to or including FRA discipline inspectors to determine the cause of the fatality, injury, or property damage, and working with FRA and state program inspectors to determine if civil penalties should be issued if investigation findings are attributed to violation of state and/or federal safety regulations;

• Working with state field inspectors to perform field reviews of damages/releases involving railroads to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and railroad operating procedures;

• Managing the performance of direct reports in compliance with the state’s performance management system and DORA’s Performance Management Program, which includes setting the direction, vision and goals for the Office of Rail Safety team in alignment with and support of the division and department’s strategic plan and DORA’s mission of consumer protection.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs):

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors;

• Two (2) years of professional* experience in mechanical, civil, environmental, and/or health and safety engineering, one (1) year of which must have been as a licensed professional engineer working for a railroad.

Document this experience in your applicationIN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part-time experience will be prorated.

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.

• There is no substitution for the required professional* experience.

*Professional work involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or industry certification in: Mechanical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or health and safety engineering;

• Supervisory experience, including fostering a team environment, developing and managing staff by holding them accountable and ensuring follow through of formal processes and systems;

• Experience and expertise in working as an engineer with Colorado-specific engineering or safety codes and/or regulations;

• Experience explaining and breaking down complex, technical engineering concepts into layman’s terms;

• Experience with testimony on, presentation of, and/or leading public discussion on engineering projects/processes affecting the public interest.

Required Competencies:The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview):

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills (which includes being cognizant that not all recipients of such communications are professional engineers);

• Professional demeanor;

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and gather pertinent information;

• Attention to detail;

• Comfortable demonstrating expertise in front of authorities;

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team;

• Strong judgment and confidence in decision-making skills;

• Creativity and flexibility in regard to problem-solving, with an ability to adapt to new changes;

• Strategic thinking, including the ability to identify emerging issues, anticipate trends, and provide recommendations on strategies to minimize risk impacts;

• Time management, including the ability to manage numerous, competing priorities;

• Ability to read and analyze laws, rules, regulations and policies and interpret them in order to explain them to various stakeholders;

• Flexibility and adaptability with regard to change management, including the ability to adhere to changes in work processes, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a willingness to comply with and support organizational change(s);

• Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles, practices and behaviors as internally identified and defined by the division;

• Ability to represent the department and the PUC in a positive, professional and objective manner, and support a positive workplace environment;

• Ability to handle sensitive and/or highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with state and federal laws;

• Proficiency in the use of various PC software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), Google Docs, etc., as well as in the use of databases.

Conditions of Employment:Conditions of Employment: Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.

• The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check.

• A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance, a review of the personnel file, a review of the performance record, etc.

• The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position, and can include a review of any criminal record, credit report, and/or driving record.

• Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination.

• Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by theState of Colorado’s Public Health Order (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b3w36DgcK8pNlPz0DVibaUhhDcb-YyJH/view) and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

• Travel is required up to 40% of the time.

Supplemental Information

PLEASE READ - Required Application Materials

Interested individuals must submit the following online:

1. A completed State of Colorado Application(log-in to your current NeoGov account or create a NeoGov account to complete the online application). Note: Incomplete applications, including incomplete work history sections or "see résumé," "see attachment," or "see addendum" statements, will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.

2.A current email addresson your application, as all communication pertaining to this position will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and '@state.co.us' addresses, and check your email often. Note: The department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of email, including incorrect filtering into junk mail folders.

3. A detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this.

Comparative Analysis Process: Structured Application Review

Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials; Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application and cover letter, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies. You are also encouraged to attach additional documents to that effect. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your score and prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

Veterans' Preference: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans' Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference.

PLEASE NOTE:Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information, failure to follow instructions, and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.

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.

DORA 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, Rachael Alkayali, at dora_hr@state.co.us or call (303) 894-2441.

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, US Mail, faxed or hand-delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment 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 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.

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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DORA Q1: Please provide your Social Security Number. NOTE: This information will be kept strictly confidential and is only accessible to Human Resources Personnel.

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DORA Q2: Are you a current or previous State of Colorado employee? Enter "yes" or "no" in the space provided. If "yes", enter 1) the State agency name, 2) dates of employment, and 3) your official classification title.

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DORA Q3: If you are a current or former State of Colorado classified employee, have you ever been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation)? NOTE: Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

• N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.

• YES, I have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation).

• NO, I have NEVER been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation).

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  DORA Q4: Current or Former Classified Employees: Are you a transfer, non-disciplinary (voluntary) demotion, or reinstatement applicant?

• Yes

• No

• N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.

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  DORA Q5: VETERAN'S PREFERENCE NOTE: If you are not eligible for/seeking Veteran's Preference, please skip down to the bottom and select option "N/A". REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans' Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 reflecting dates of service, type of discharge, and, if appropriate, a campaign badge or service medal. If information regarding a campaign badge or service medal is necessary to award preference points and is not reflected on the DD214, other documents reflecting the grade or medal must be provided. Other types of documentation may be required for ten point preference. *Note 1: For a complete list of service dates and campaigns used in awarding preference points visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vgmedal2.htm Note 2: Medal holders and Gulf War veterans who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered active duty on or after October 14, 1982, without having previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty; must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. *Note 3: Effective October 1, 1980, military retirees at or above the rank of major or equivalent, are not entitled to preference unless they qualify as disabled veterans. Reservists who are retired from the Reserves but are not receiving retirement pay are not considered "retired military" for purposes of veterans' preference. REMINDER: Proof of eligibility must be provided before points are allowed. Please attach documentation to your application. If you have not done so, please go back and do so now. Veteran's Preference points WILL NOT be applied without the appropriate documentation. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:

• N/A - I am not eligible for/seeking Veteran's Preference.

• A) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During any war declared by Congress

• B) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the period April 28, 1952, through July 1, 1955;

• C) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976;

• D) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the Gulf War period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992;

• E) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or,

• F) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized*, such as El Salvador, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti.

• G) I have served on active duty in the Armed Forces at any time and have a present service connected disability or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs; or

• H) I am a Purple Heart recipient;

• I) I am the spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability;

• J) I am the unmarried widow/widower of certain deceased veterans; and

• K) I am the mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled.

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  DORA Q6: Part of the required application materials includes a detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. Q: Have you included this cover letter as an attachment to your application? (If not, you may go back and do so now). Yes, I have attached the required cover letter explaining how I meet the required competencies and how my accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make me a good fit for this position; I may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. No, I have not attached the required cover letter to my application. Note: I understand that failure to include this information and follow instructions may prevent me from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

• Yes

• No

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  DORA Q7: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following minimum qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs): • Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors; • Two (2) years of professional* experience in mechanical, civil, environmental, and/or health and safety engineering, one (1) year of which must have been as a licensed professional engineer working for a railroad.

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  DORA Q8: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualifications: • Degree or industry certification in: Mechanical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or health and safety engineering; • Supervisory experience, including fostering a team environment, developing and managing staff by holding them accountable and ensuring follow through of formal processes and systems; • Experience and expertise in working as an engineer with Colorado-specific engineering or safety codes and/or regulations; • Experience explaining and breaking down complex, technical engineering concepts into layman's terms; • Experience with testimony on, presentation of, and/or leading public discussion on engineering projects/processes affecting the public interest.

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  DORA Q9: The salary range posted for this position is $104,976 - $125,880 annually ( $8,748.00 - $10,490.00 Monthly); while appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum, the salary will be set based on the qualifications of the candidate appointed and relevant factors. Please share your salary expectations below.

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  DORA Q10: If you move forward in this process and are selected for this position, what is the earliest date that you would be able to start?

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