CDLE banner image
 
MenuTemplate
Maximum Reasonable Costs - Labor Rate Schedule
Unlisted Applicant's Labor

Article 4, Part 5-3


4-5-3-1. APPLICATION OF RATES
These rates apply to Applicants who are not listed environmental consultants. Reimbursement will be according to task performed (see "Responsibilities and " on chart below), not job title of person performing it. Reimbursement will be the LOWER of (1) the maximum rate shown below, or (2) 135% of the employee's ACTUAL wage.

4-5-3-2. 10% LIMITATION
Not applicable.

4-5-3-3. COMPLEX SITE
A complex site is one with extensive groundwater and soil contamination, difficult hydrogeology, multiple contaminants, or above-ground complications.

4-5-3-4. UNLISTED APPLICANT'S LABOR RATES
Pursuant to C.R.S. 12-25-105, some of the following responsibilities and duties may require either licensure as a professional engineer or the proper level of supervision from a professional engineer.  It is the responsibility of the consultant to comply with state law on this issue.

 POSITION

MAXIMUM HOURLY RATE

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

PRINCIPAL

$25.00

Review complex sites
Authorize new technology
Project-related budget approval
Corrective action plan review
Project-related contract review and
   approval
SENIOR ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
(Involvement limited to projects requiring highly specialized training)

$25.00

New technology innovations
Complex site characterizations
Aquifer characterization (complex sites)
Review complex technical reports
Review complex corrective action plans
PROJECT MANAGER

$25.00

Project management
Approve health and safety plan
Review and approve reports and field data
Review and approve work plan
Approve on-site activities
Perform periodic site inspections
Prepare proposals
Manage subcontractors
Represent client in dealings with
   governmental/regulatory agencies
PROJECT ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

$25.00

Remediation feasibility studies and pilot testing
Engineering/remedial equipment design
Aquifer characterization
Prepare final technical reports
Prepare corrective action plans
Data review and analysis
Prepare work plan
Site inspection
STAFF ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

$25.00

Supervise on-site activities
Field work preparation/planning
Oversee outside contractors
Site reconnaissance and mapping
Permitting
On-site assessment activities
Obtain off-site access permission
Prepare draft reports
Health and safety coordination and monitoring
Develop site safety plan
SENIOR TECHNICIAN

$20.00

Operate and maintain remedial equipment
Operate field and monitoring equipment
Well developing and sampling
DRAFTS PERSON

$18.00

Drafting
CAD work
Cartography
STAFF TECHNICIAN

$16.00

Waste handling
Decontamination
Free product removal
Maintain field monitoring equipment
Assist senior technician
CLERICAL/COURIER

$13.50

Project-related word processing
Project-related filing and mailing
Project-related photocopying
Travel to deliver or pick up job-related samples, supplies, etc.
All Applicable Rights Reserved, Copyright 2004 Colorado Department of Labor and Employment