Denver Metro Regional Transportation Planning Program Manager/Supervisor (Planning Specialist V)

Salary : $92,232.00 - $106,068.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 1
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 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 PlaceDenver, CO 80204
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Priya.kumar@state.co.us
Hiring Pay Rate: The 2026 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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. 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.

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.
Description of Job
About the Work Unit

The Denver Metro Planning Unit for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for planning, developing, tracking, and coordinating a comprehensive pipeline of multi-modal projects, such as for bus, transit, rail, bicycle/pedestrian, and roadway transportation needs. This unit works with the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and leads the project planning, programming/funding, expenditure tracking, and the planning development of complex transportation projects to formulate the Denver Metro components of short and long-term transportation projects. Assistance is provided to local governmental partnerships in transportation planning development and provides technical assistance for transportation project planning within 8 counties and more than 50 local agencies. More information can be found at:
About the Position

CDOT is looking for a Regional Transportation Planning Program Manager/Supervisor for our Denver Metro area, to provide expertise and guidance for statewide planning efforts, in particular for long-range plans, Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), and DRCOG's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and supporting CDOT 10 year project pipeline. Position provides complex financial analysis, tracking, and reporting in support of managing the Denver Metro transportation portfolio of projects. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders and state/federal/local funding programs.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Facilitate the development of the most strategic program of projects for CDOT's portion of the STIP, TIP, and RTP within the DRCOG and MPO boundaries.
• Work in close cooperation with CDOT staff to serve as the region's resource for funding and programming advice in support of transportation project delivery and CDOT's 10 year plan.
• Utilize understanding of various transportation funding sources and requirements to perform complex analysis of project financial data, schedules, and other pertinent information.
• Ensure the implementation and compliance support of the TIP/STIP and the adoption of the improvement programs and support the plan amendment process. Ensure timely and accurate data entry/ maintenance of the TIP/STIP databases.
• Coordinate with specialty groups and external stakeholders to ensure project funding applications for transportation projects and activities are completed.
• Coordinate project selection process and notify selected project sponsors as necessary.
• Oversee the Denver Metro Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grants and administer a project review/selection process to award TAP funding.
• Represent CDOT with technical committees, public and private groups and organizations.
• Supervise at least three full-time employees. Develop yearly performance plans and employee evaluations. Approve timesheets, employee reimbursements, and leave requests.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, with the potential for a flex schedule
• Opportunity to work from home 1-2 days a week after training is completed
• Frequent travel during the workday (1-2x a week) for meetings throughout Denver Metro
• Public and early morning or late meetings approximately twice a month
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:

• Four years of professional experience in accounting, business administration, communications, engineering, environmental sciences, finance, geography, history, planning, public administration, sociology;
• AND at least four (4) years of full-time professional work experience in urban, city, regional, rural, transportation, transit planning, and/or NEPA management process.

Experience & Education:

• A combination of at least eight (8) years of experience and education that includes:
• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting, business administration, communications, engineering, environmental sciences, finance, geography, history, planning, public administration, sociology, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
• Professional work experience with a primary focus in urban, city, regional, rural, transportation, transit planning, and/or NEPA management process will be considered.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" 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.
• 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

Theexceptional applicantwill 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 and a strong focus on leadership.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theories, principles and best practices of city and county planning processes, urban and rural development, and transportation planning processes.
• Comprehensive experience and knowledge of financial data analysis and reporting using Excel or other software.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the STIP/TIP and RTP process.
• Knowledge and experience with DRCOG's Regional Transportation Plan, DRCOG's 4-year transportation improvement program, CDOT's 10-year statewide program, CDOT's Project Development Manual, and CDOT's Planning and Environmental Linkages, Unified Planning Work Program with DRCOG and Alternative Delivery Programs.
• Knowledge and experience working with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Transportation Planning Organizations (TPR), Federal Transit Authority (FTA), and Federal Rail Authority (FHA).
• Knowledge of CDOT's Transportation Investment Office and CDOT's Environmental Justice & Equity Office.
• Ability to read and understand engineering project plans.
• Ability to supervise/coach employees using various management and leadership techniques.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to and communicative about changing assignments.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
• Ability to align visions with team, communication, and customer service core values.
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy of data and financial numbers.
• Passion for safety.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• Fluency in MSWord, MS Excel, Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, PMWeb, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. 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.)
3. 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.
4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
5. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
6. 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.