Program & Purchases Administrator; Administrator III

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.

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’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.

This position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Division of Transportation Development's (DTD's) Office of Administration. DTD is the central hub for planning, environmental, and traffic analysis programs. The Office of Administration within DTD is dedicated to "Driving Excellence with Precision and Collaboration." It streamlines administrative and support functions across the division, ensuring rigorous compliance with federal, state, and departmental regulations.

This office also acts as a vital resource for program staff, providing expert guidance on administrative and financial matters, while facilitating seamless coordination with the Division of Accounting and Finance on DTD-specific issues.

This Work Program and Small Purchases Administrator position is integral to supporting the Division's operational and financial processes. This position is responsible for ensuring that the work program remains current by revising documents as necessary and coordinating budget moves related to the program. This position also develops and generates other reports to track and document the Division's progress.

Additionally, this role oversees financial tasks associated with small purchases and travel operations. As the primary purchase and travel cardholder, this position administers these funds and supports both the Out of State Travel and In-State Travel programs, ensuring compliance with CDOT policies. This position plays a key role in the budgeting process, completing transactions through software and ensuring that all administrative tasks meet the required regulations.

This position requires a solid understanding of budgeting, financial procedures, and regulatory compliance to ensure the Division functions smoothly and efficiently.

• Ensure that the Division’s work program is kept current and aligns with the division’s operational needs and goals including revising and updating work program documents and coordinating budget adjustments.
• Support the Division's budgeting process by preparing, submitting, and…