The Selection Process 

1.   Application Review.  Applications are reviewed to identify applicants meeting the minimum qualifications listed in the job announcement.  Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications are notified by mail.  Applicants who do meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the examination process.

2.   Examination.  When filling a vacant position, the State of Colorado requires the use of an examination process to identify the top three candidates.  If three or fewer candidates meet the minimum qualifications of the position vacancy, the minimum qualifications are the exam and all of the applicants are referred to the supervisor for interview.  However, if more than three applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an examination must be used to determine the top three candidates.  The number and types of exams chosen for this process will depend on the job class of the position vacancy and the total number of qualified applicants on the initial list.  The top three candidates identified via this examination process will be referred to the supervisor of the position vacancy for interview.

3.   Supervisor Review and Consideration.  The supervisor of a position vacancy makes the hiring decision.  Typically, supervisors interview each of the candidates on the referral list.  However, a supervisor is not required to interview each of the candidates before making a hiring decision.  A review of each candidate’s resume and an interview with the candidate who is deemed the best fit for the position is sometimes sufficient to make a hiring decision.

4.   Job Offer.  After careful consideration of each candidate, the supervisor makes the final decision.  Depending on type of work performed in the position, a job offer may be contingent on the results of a drug test, physical examination and/or criminal background check.

Additional Information

Questions may be directed to CDOT Center for Human Resource Management.   You can reach us at (303) 757-9216.  Or, bring your questions in person between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays.  We are located at:

4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Room 124

Denver, CO 80222