Transit and Mobility Grant Programs Oversight Manager -...

Transit and Mobility Grant Programs Oversight Manager - Denver Print ( Apply ufeff Transit and Mobility Grant Programs Oversight Manager - Denver Salary $91,320.00 - $105,012.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number HAA-50004496-02/26 Department Department of Transportation Division Innovative Mobility Opening Date 03/02/2026 Closing Date 3/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 2829 W Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Hiring Pay Rate The 2025 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 at 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information 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 CDOTu2019s 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. Description of Job About the Work Unit The Division of Transit and Rail (DTR), which reports to the Office of Innovative Mobility (OIM) at CDOT, is responsible for the planning, development, finance, operation, and integration of transit and rail services into the statewide transportation system. The Division, in coordination with other transit, rail and mobility providers, plans, promotes, and implements investments in transit and rail services statewide. About the Position As the Grant Programs Oversight Manager, which is classified as Project Manager II, you provide oversight and direction for all federal and state transit and mobility grants that are administered by OIM. The position ensures that the day-to-day responsibilities of managing subaward grant projects are implemented successfully from notice to proceed to closeout and provides supervision and support to the Transit and Mobility Grant Project Managers. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: + Provide strategic direction to the management of a large portfolio of transit and mobility grant projects. + Provide leadership and supervision of Grant Oversight team members, training, mentoring and coaching. Monitor personnel performance and adjust priorities as necessary. + Oversee the success of large, complex subaward projects that have been issued a notice-to-proceed from the Grant Programs Team by working with the Transit and Mobility Grant Project Managers to manage the scope, budget, and schedule as outlined in the subaward grant agreement. + Guide and develop skills of the Grant Oversight Team to manage all aspects of a project over the entire project life-cycle. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and summarizes progress, and identify communication needs of the project in order to fulfill the subaward grant agreement and federal and/or state regulations. + Manage all compliance, oversight and project monitoring of the entire transit and mobility grants portfolio, including supporting and managing FTA-specific compliance processes such as the development, implementation, maintenance and execution of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)-required State Management Plan and associated Triennial State Management Review in partnership with FTA and DTR Leadership, the CDOT Division of Accounting and Finance, the CDOT Equity Office and other department divisions/offices. + Conduct site visits as needed to provide support to Project Managers to oversee and guide subrecipients regarding state and federal regulations and to properly oversee the scope of the project. + Leads the compilation of lessons learned and best practices and ensure that they are disseminated throughout the team for optimal efficiency and incorporated into future notices of funding availability issued by the team to ensure best use of state and federal funding resources. + Serve as a liaison and offer technical support to all subawardees conducting transit and mobility projects, communicate and record progress with internal and external parties using Google Suite Applications and CDOT Grant Management software system(s). + Ensure close coordination between CDOT and the FTA for FTA-funded projects and between OIM and CDOT regions on transit and mobility projects in their respective regions. + Interpret and implement current and new federal and state regulations for grant oversight, troubleshooting compliance inquiries, and addressing subrecipient concerns that have been escalated by the team. + Perform a wide range of projects, programs and policy development duties including detailed issue and data analyses. + Develop, maintain and deepen relationships with critical external CDOT partners and subrecipients including transit agencies, transportation management organizations, metropolitan planning agencies, transportation planning regions, local jurisdictions and other state agencies, to support the successful implementation of subaward grant projects and to ensure alignment and collaboration on projects of interest. + Other job duties as assigned. Work Environment: + Primarily 8:00 am u2013 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday with the opportunity for flexible work hours. + You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work. Specific breakdown is negotiable but applicants must be able to have a strong and regular presence working with teammates and direct-reports, and strong ability to prioritize when building a schedule with their team. + Some in-state travel required to evaluate and monitor projects and meet with stakeholders. + Occasional out of state travel to participate in conferences and peer exchange meetings. + Operate in a politically sensitive environment. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Experience Only: + At least 8 years of full-time professional work experience in public administration, business administration, engineering, environmental science, urban planning, finance, accounting, political science, communication, or other work related to the major duties of this position which included 4 years of experience with a primary focus on any of the following: + Grants administration (federal or state grants preferred) + Project management (developing scope, schedule, budget and evaluating/monitoring performance) + Transportation or transit planning OR Education and Experience: + A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 8 years. + Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in public administration, business administration, engineering, environmental science, urban planning, finance, accounting, political science, communication, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered. + Full-time professional work experience with a primary focus on any of the following will be considered: + Grants administration (federal or state grants preferred) + Project management (developing scope, schedule, budget and evaluating/monitoring performance) + Transportation or transit planning Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. u201cSee Resumeu201d statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official 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. More information in the supplemental information section. 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. + Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position. + Highest work/personal ethics and integrity. + Masteru2019s degree in business, finance, accounting, engineering, planning, or public administration. + Experience leading high-performance teams, including experience with developing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators to drive team success. + Comprehensive knowledge and experience with transit/transportation planning and grant administration. + In-depth knowledge of FTA and state rules and regulations including sub-award management practices and familiarity with FTA circulars for 5304, 5310, 5311, and 5339 programs. + Knowledge of federal/state transportation legislation. + Ability to develop and manage processes, establishing workflows while maximizing transparency and efficiencies. + Knowledge and experience with state contracts and price agreements. + Demonstrated success in project delivery. + Experience working with complex issues. + Demonstrated success managing change and ability to adapt to changing environments. + Experience developing and managing budgets. + Demonstrated success partnering with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations that may be politically sensitive. + Leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups. + Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability. + Effective communication style and interpersonal skills that incorporate consensus building and participative decision making. + Coaching, mentoring, and supervising professional and support staff in order to accomplish organizational goals. + Adapting leadership styles to various situations, modeling high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for individuals by applying these values daily. + Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, COTRAMS, TrAMS, and SalesForce environments/platforms, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems. Supplemental Information 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 using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this 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. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. 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