About CDOT Positions

The Colorado State Job Evaluation system is required by state law. Its purpose is to provide a classification system for most positions in state government. The classifications are grouped from individual positions into categories, called classes. These classes determine compensation based on the nature and level of duties. Class Descriptions describe the nature of the work for that specific group of positions, and the education and/or experience requirements, the Minimum Qualifications, that are necessary to do the work in that specific class. CHRM, Division Directors, Managers, Supervisors as well as Employees, all have differing responsibilities in implementing the State’s classification system.

What is the State classification system?

Describes the classification system and the progression within a class series.

Class Descriptions and Minimum Qualifications

Link to the State of Colorado job evaluation website.

How does the classification system work at CDOT?

Describes the entire process from request to completion.

Roles and Responsibilities for Classification

Describes the roles of the appointing authority, supervisor and HR specialist in defining the job duties and classification of a position.

Required preparation for movement within a job class- Recommended coursework, training and experience for progression within a class series within a Business Office and within Survey. New occupations and classes will be added as they are finished.

How to write a Position Description Questionnaires (PDQ)

Instructions on how to write your PDQ.

Sample Position Description Questionnaires (PDQ)

Sample completed CDOT PDQs for the commonly used job classes and levels within CDOT.