Administrator IV, Business Office - Denver

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.

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.

The Administrator IV works in The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Headquarters (HQ) Business Office. The Office ensures the financial integrity of all business transactions throughout Headquarters in meeting its fiduciary responsibilities to the public. The Office works directly with the CDOT offices of the Center for Accounting, Financial Management and Budget, Procurement & Contract Services, and the Chief Financial Officer.

The office is also responsible for ensuring HQ Business Office compliance with financial and budgetary policies and procedures including State Fiscal Rule.

The Administrator IV acts as the Staff Authority/Subject Matter Expert for the HQ Business Office on the Travel Reimbursement Program including In-State & Out-of-State Travel Reimbursement Policy and Procedural Directives. This position develops and provides written guidelines and training on In-State and Out-of-State travel for the HQ Business Office for all 25 HQ Divisions. This position is responsible for final review and authorization of payment for all CDOT employee travel reimbursement requests from all 25 HQ Divisions as well as final review and authorization of payment for all HQ Travel Card payments to the bank.

This position reports directly to the Commercial Card/Division of Transit and Rail (DTR) Programs Manager and works with the Manager to execute the increasing responsibilities of the Commercial Card operations. Additionally, the Administrator IV provides accounts payable and various other financial support to DTR.

• Acts as the Staff Authority/Subject Matter Expert for the HQ Business Office Travel Reimbursement Program including In-State & Out-of-State Travel Reimbursement Policy and Procedural Directives.
• Provides expertise and guidance to all stakeholders on State Travel Fiscal Rules, various State Controller Policies, CDOT In-State Travel Procedural Directives, and CDOT Out-of-State Travel Procedural Directives related to travel reimbursements.
• Implements policy changes and develops and provides guidance to the 25 HQ Divisions on policy changes.
• Develops and updates In-State and Out-of-State travel processes and procedures for all 25 HQ Divisions to ensure compliance with State Travel Fiscal Rules,…