Field Regulatory Operations Technician (EPST II) - Denver

Field Regulatory Operations Technician (EPST II) - Denver

Salary: $65,736.00 - $72,300.00 Annually

Location: Denver, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: HAA-50138133-08/25

Department: Department of Transportation

Opening Date: 08/22/2025

Closing Date: 9/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation

Primary Physical Work Address: 2829 W. Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204

Department Contact Information: Angelita Sims at angelita.sims@state.co.us

Hiring Pay Rate: The 2024 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.

How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position. 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.

About CDOT: The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. CDOT's strength is its people, and its commitment is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, creating a supportive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Description of Job: The Traffic Safety and Engineering Services, Traffic and Field Regulatory Operations Unit is responsible for providing operations evaluation guidance, standards, and tools; operational level of service evaluations and tools; provide highway safety and operations observations to CDOT traffic engineers that can be used to address specific safety, bottleneck, and operational matters.

About the Position: The Field Regulatory Operations Technician position will provide traffic engineering field study data collection, analysis, and recommendations, which includes documentation and evaluation of traffic engineering field conditions, comparison of existing field conditions to standards for compliance, and recording existing signing to maintain a statewide highway sign inventory for stripmaps (authorized speed limit and recommended traffic control devices sheets). This position will also support the CDOT Flagger Program which regulates flagger certification in every roadway work zone in Colorado. It will work collaboratively with private training entities, contractors, traffic control contractors, local agencies, and the public to provide regulation of flaggers throughout Colorado.

Duties and Responsibilities: Supports the Flagger Instruction Training (FIT) curriculum that provides monthly FIT classes for private and public flagger training entities; Assists the Field Operations EPS Technician III, (with the assistance of other Field Operations Technicians), perform Field Study work accurately, timely, independently, and in accordance with current practices and procedures; Create memo folders; Collect curve data, speed data, school study data, passing/no-passing zone data, etc.; Collect inventory of highway traffic control devices (i.e., signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, passing/no-passing zones, etc.); Collect highway feature data (i.e. divided roadway, intersections and type, point and tangent of curves, structures, interchanges, pull-outs, etc.); Process data collected (i.e., speed, curve, passing/no-passing zone, and school); Compile, analyze and evaluate field data, conditions, crash history, and reports; Collect data and inventorying highway traffic control devices requires the working knowledge of the following Field Operations equipment, which includes, but is not limited to desktop and laptop computers, distance measuring instruments (DMI), ball bank indicators, LIDARs (laser), Radars, video camcorders, tripods, Global Positioning System (GPS) units, vehicles, vehicle safety lights and light bars, LIDAR/Photogrammetry units, traffic data collectors, and other safety equipment; Record video logs of the study area in both directions, and junctions if needed; Use the study tracking system to log all study work, dates and personnel from study assignment to study closure; Interpret standards and apply appropriate engineering standards, guidelines, judgment, and knowledge to determine recommendations; Evaluate data and make recommendations to ensure Manuel on Union Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is in compliance; Enter field data and recommendations into the database; draw stripmaps and junction details with field data and recommendations; Conduct peer review of other Field Studies, evaluating all aspects of the engineering field studies for accuracy and completeness, and ensure that the recommendations conform to the MUTCD and other engineering practices, manuals and guidelines, and CDOT policies; Explain work processes and train other Field Operations Technicians; Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment: Your schedule will primarily be 7:30 am – 4:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met. Two days in the office at CDOT HQ is the minimum. Some field work may require work outside normal workday hours. Travel required for field studies throughout the state. Require to operate a CDOT vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights: Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). AND At least five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following: traffic field studies, data collection and tracking, compile, and/or analyze and evaluate data. Education and Experience: A high school diploma or GED; AND a combination of at least five (5) years of experience and education that includes: Coursework from a U.S. accredited college or university in chemistry, construction management, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, biology, engineering, engineering sciences, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered. A transcript verifying this information must be submitted. Part-time work will be prorated. The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions. College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify via the substitution, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

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. Some field work may require work outside normal workday hours. A current valid driver 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.

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; Highest work/personal ethics and integrity; Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position; Knowledge and experience with field operations tools; Experience drawing stripmaps; Depth and breadth of data collection, analysis and reporting experience; Experience with field data studies; Knowledge of MUTCD; Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment; Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability; Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner; Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities; Interpersonal and relationship building skills; Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability; Excellent presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral, including technical report writing and editing; Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy; Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations; Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, Google, SharePoint and the ability to 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.