Salary: $96,852.00 - $111,372.00 Annually
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 2
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 5615 Wills Blvd. Pueblo, CO 81008
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: [email protected]
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 Position
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for an Employee Relations and Civil Rights Manager in our Pueblo location, which oversees 14 counties in Southeastern Colorado.

This position manages and administers employee relations and civil rights program activities including but not limited to: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act; Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Regional Program Objectives, in accordance with 49 CFR 23, enforcement of regulations and initiation of sanctions for non-compliance Davis-Bacon wages/benefits compliance; contractor On-the-Job Training and other applicable federal regulations on construction projects and anti-discrimination programs. This position also ensures compliance with federal, state and EEO/AA (equal employment opportunity/affirmative action) statutes, rules and directives, as applied to personnel actions and ensure compliance with CDOT Policy and Procedural Directives that involve employee relations or civil rights issues.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Guide, consult, and provide technical expertise and advice to Region top level management for employment actions and approaches, including, corrective actions, disciplinary actions, and grievances;
• Collaborate with CDOT Risk Management to ensure modified duty, workers compensation, ADA, FMLA, and short-term disability are coordinated;
• Resolve disputes on behalf of and with direction from the Region Director;
• Provide technical expertise to Region Director with disciplinary proceedings to assure non-discrimination and consistent outcomes;
• Listen to employees and managers on various concerns or issues that may arise;
• Report new and ongoing employee issues to Region Director and make recommendations to address issues;
• Investigate employee complaints of workplace violence, harassment, discrimination, and unfair employment practices;
• Create unbiased reports of all investigations;
• Respond to interrogatories and other requests from Attorney General's (AG) office, and other federal level agencies such as (EEOC, USDOL and CCRD); consult with AG's office on potential litigation and assists in defense;
• Provide technical advice and guidance to ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to CDOT employees as well as consultants, and contractors who have an interest in or are working on CDOT projects;
• Determine underutilized classes in the workforce; consult with management on specific actions or strategies to increase workforce representation;
• Develop and ensure processes utilized are in compliance with complex federal, state, and CDOT Equal Opportunity and labor laws, rules and policies pertaining to highway construction projects;
• Ensure compliance with Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Special Provisions, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 1273 and other applicable federal regulations on construction projects;
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations on transportation project sites;
• Provide technical assistance to DBE and Emerging Small Business (ESB) firms;
• Provide high level regional perspective as part of the Region Management Team to help set direction, attend region events, build relationships, and be involved in regional activities;
• Supervise and coach employees, create work plan, develop and give performance reviews, and approve leave requests;
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday
• Approximately 20% spent in the field, 80% spent in the office
• Travel required throughout regional work locations.
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

Nine (9) years of full-time professional-level human resource management experience in an employment context where the primary responsibility of your duties was a focus on compliance with labor/employment laws and equal opportunity which included employee relations investigations. This experience must be specifically documented on your application.

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in Human Resources, Personnel Administration, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Communications, or a closely related field and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years

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 (delete those that do not apply)

• 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's 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 be an experienced Employee Relations/Civil Rights Professional and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with the theories, principles, and best practices of human resources, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and employment law;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with federal and state laws and experience with handling workplace issues (workplace violence, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ADA as amended, FMLA, Fair Labor Standards Act);
• Knowledge of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, U.S. Dept. of Labor regulations as cited under contract document FHWA 1273 Required Contract Provisions, Davis-Bacon Act, 40 U.S.C. 276a; Copeland Act 40 U.S.C. 276c, Executive Order 11246 and 23 U.S.C Section 140, FHWA 1273 Required Contract Provisions;
• Experience with State of Colorado Personnel Rules and Procedures;
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and federal laws;
• Experience with employee development programs;
• Excellent workplace investigative, interviewing and research skills;
• Experience responding to external agency requests (such as Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, State Personnel Board, Colorado Civil Rights Division) and assisting with defense of litigation;
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and supervisory skills;
• Excellent judgment, evaluation, problem solving, reasoning, and decision making skills;
• Superior oral communication skills including experience and skill providing oral presentations, trainings, lectures;
• Excellent writing skills and ability to develop official correspondence and reports;
• Excellent leadership, effective interpersonal, customer service and relationship-building skills;
• Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills and experience;
• Ability to advise, mentor, and consult with others at all levels in the organization;
• Organizational awareness and ability to partner effectively with staff and sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Ability to adapt communication style to various audiences and situations, modeling high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, and respect for individuals;
• Strong planning, time and project management skills and experience;
• Thoroughness and attention to detail;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, SAP and the ability to quickly learn new software.

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 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.
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.