The exceptional applicant will be an experienced civil engineer will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following: Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section; Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position; Highest work/personal ethics and integrity; For the Engineer-in-Training III classification level, be within one year of obtaining Professional Engineer license; Civil engineering design and construction knowledge and experience, including current working knowledge of civil engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices; Comprehensive knowledge and experience with designing and advertising highway related transportation projects; Knowledge of local issues and concerns in the program area; Knowledge and experience with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Resident Engineer, Area Engineer, CDOT Construction Manual, AASHTO Green Book, AASHTO Highway Safety Manual, specification for Road and Bridge Construction, as well as federal and state regulations; Progressively responsible experience in project or program management experience, including the ability to successfully plan, organize, and manage multiple, concurrent projects or tasks of varying complexities; Experience managing and overseeing contractors and consultants; Ability to assign work and direct project staff; Experience managing budgets to ensure cost effectiveness of projects or programs; Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral; Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy; Conscientious in completing assigned duties; Strong mathematical skills; Effective interpersonal and relationship buildings skills; Excellent planning, organizational, time and project management skills and experience; Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making ability; Passion for safety; Experience working with general public, professionals, special interest groups, elected or appointed officials with sensitivity to their needs and priorities; Experience negotiating with individuals or groups to find mutually acceptable solutions; experience building consensus through give and take; Excellent customer service skills; Ability to critically evaluate and analyze information; Ability to work effectively independently as well as in collaborative team situations. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203.