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State of Colorado Civil Engineer Project Manager I, Construction - Pueblo, CO in Pueblo, Colorado
Civil Engineer Project Manager I, Construction - Pueblo, CO
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Civil Engineer Project Manager I, Construction - Pueblo, CO
Salary
$78,336.00 - $86,172.00 Annually
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
HAA-50135273-05/24
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
CDOT Region 2
Opening Date
07/02/2024
Closing Date
7/23/2024 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
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Misty.Valles@state.co.us
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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado residents
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you’ll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package!
CDOT for All
CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
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Description of Job
About the Unit
This work unit conducts planning/scoping initiatives, create design plans, specifications, engineering estimates for roadway construction projects, advertise those projects, and administer their construction. It also provides management, guidance, and review of consultant-designed roadway projects for the Colorado Department of Transportation. The unit assures that in-house and consultant plans are in compliance with the guidelines, standards and policies of the State of Colorado and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Also ensures that projects stay within scope, budget, and schedule. This requires collaboration with other branches of CDOT, FHWA, private consultants, outside agencies, contractors, and the public.
About the position
Under the charge of a licensed Professional Engineer / Resident Engineer this position performs construction management as the Project Engineer and serves as the Chief Engineer’s representative on low to medium risk construction projects or as an Assistant Project Engineer on projects of higher risk and complexity. The position is responsible for full time project management or aspects thereof depending on if they are the Project Engineer or the Assistant Project Engineer. Will be skilled in interpreting the project plans, specifications, and project budget; development of as-constructed plans, construction management services task orders, management of the project staff to assure compliance with the administration of contract documents.
The position checks CDOT construction plans and reviews engineering consultants' project plans. Performs contract administration and review project invoices, prepare/maintain project budgets and schedules, and coordinate project work activities with multiple CDOT Specialty Units.
The position is expected to perform administrative duties including employee training and development, pursue completion of required supervisory training classes, and perform supervisory/lead worker duties as assigned.
Major duties and responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:
Construction Management
Provides management of assigned project during the construction phase to ensure construction activities are in compliance with plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, laws and regulations, including all required documentation.
Train, advise, assign, and supervise subordinates who perform construction related tasks.
Coordinate with the public, local, state, federal entities, businesses, railroads, utility, special interest groups, and all project stake holders, regarding construction activities, construction conflicts, and requests for information on projects.
Document and prepare construction reports of project progress, project budgets, and project plan changes. Review construction related submittals and determined the acceptability of constructed work.
Prepare all necessary documentation for construction management services task orders.
Requires a driver’s license to visit project sites and attend meetings.
Contract Administration
Proficient in preparing documentation of payment estimated for work installed in conformance with the plans and specifications and contract.
Measure quantities for payment.
Provide documentation of the measured quantities with detailed calculation of how quantities were measured providing hand drawn sketches with measurements shown notes as needed to show how the total was computed.
Prepare a concise and well-organized daily diary with sufficient details of the assigned contractor’s operations similar to the examples shown in the CDOT Construction Manual tracking work completed, hours worked, etc.
Initiate, prepare, and provide basis of reasonableness of costs.
Monitor Contractor compliance with all equal employment opportunity laws, safety regulations, state, local and federal ordinances etc. to ensure 100% compliance.
Respond to complaints, review contractor payroll, OJT and DBE documents for compliance.
This job duty requires a driver’s license to visit project sites.
Material, Equipment, System Acceptability
Evaluate materials, equipment, systems, or processes for materials conformance to the plans and specifications and acceptability for incorporation into, or for use on, construction projects.
Maintains knowledge of materials testing in all commonly encountered materials, material report forms, material requirements and specifications, approved products list, material descriptions and pay item specifications, certificates of compliance requirements and certified testing report requirements.
Is proficient with forms, material requirements and specifications, approved products list, material descriptions and pay item specifications, certificates of compliance and certified testing reports.
May perform materials testing as needed on project or monitor consultants that perform materials testing.
Work/Mentor
This position is an experienced construction project team member at CDOT and as such will direct the work of other positions at CDOT on a project by project basis.
This position will provide information to an individual’s supervisor on that individual’s performance while working on a project and how well they have accomplished the work directed by the project manager. Train and mentor less experienced assistant project managers, inspectors and testers. This position will also train consultants on site as needed. The positions that may report to or be mentored here include Engineering Physical Science Assistants, Engineering Physical Science Technicians, and Engineers in Training. This leadership is not as the official work leader, though these employees may report to this position on a project by project basis.
Preconstruction Activities
Review and assist in compiling plans, specifications in the design/ pre-ad phase.
Provide input to design teams and value engineering studies concerning constructability.
Develop critical path method (CPM) schedule in Microsoft Project and CDOT Form 859 in order to determine contract time duration based on quantities, milestones, and estimated production rates.
Assist in preparing the specification package and proactively identify any potential problems indicated by plans.
Review and/or suggest recommended phasing alternatives and staging for projects.
Project and Personal Safety
Promote a safe work environment for all employees.
Understand and apply the safety standards within the CDOT procedural and policy directives, and regulations to the work on the project.
Attend Contractor toolbox safety meetings, North Program safety meetings and mandated training.
Review Contractor’s submitted Project Safety Management Plan and provides comments to supervisor.
Review and recommend approval of Methods of Handling Traffic (MHT’s) submitted by the Contractor.
Review and comment on project Traffic Control and Traffic Control device acceptability.
Wear and use all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE’s) as required by CDOT policy.
Report employee accidents and injuries to supervisor and Risk Management.
Promote following OSHA regulations including but not limited to fall protection, trench safety, ladder safety, falling/tripping hazards etc.
Track work zone vehicle accidents on the project by taking photos and maintaining a copy of the police report in project file.
Review traffic control plans after accidents to recommend possible improvements to reduce or eliminate future accidents.
Environmental Compliance
Demonstrate knowledge to ensure that Contractor implements appropriate measures to address avoidance or minimizing the environmental impacts of construction within and beyond the project work site. R
Review installation of appropriate BMP’s for minimizing erosion and sediment control in compliance with CDPHE stormwater construction permit.
Monitor contractor’s compliance with use and storage of on-site contaminants or suspected contaminants in compliance with applicable permits and regulations.
Consultant Contract Management
Prepare and review independent cost estimates and scopes of work for the hiring of engineering consultants as CDOT staff on the project for review by Resident Engineer.
Manage the work of the consultant for quantity, quality, and timeliness of their work and review monthly submitted invoices to insure accurate payment for approval by the Resident Engineer.
Discuss with Resident Engineer the need and justification for consultant contract time extensions and additional Task Orders when additional consultant management is necessary.
Work Environment:
Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday (schedule may vary depending on project needs).
Approximately 70% spent in the field, 30% spent in the office
Daytime travel during business hours to project sites and to attend meetings
Overnight travel to projects throughout the Region as well as to trainings in other parts of the state: approximately 25%
Occasional evening, night, weekend and/or holiday work to oversee the construction activities.
Required to work in proximity to heavy traffic and over variable terrain.
Exposure to nonweather-related hot and cold temperatures
Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.
Contact with water or other liquids; or exposure to nonweather-related humid conditions.
Exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases.
Proximity to moving, mechanical parts.
Working in high, exposed places.
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Required to operate CDOT vehicles
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:
Four years of inspection of roadway and / or bridge construction AND two years of construction project management.
OR
Education and Experience
A combination of relevant education and experience equal to 6 years.
Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in construction management, engineering, engineering technology or other field of study closely related to the duties of this position will be considered.
Full-time professional work experience in construction project management 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.
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
The exceptional applicant will be a Construction Project Manager with 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; (required by COWins)
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
Working knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;
Experience with transportation engineering construction and/or design projects;
Consultant/contract management experience;
Some experience with the CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, CDOT Construction Manual, CDOT Design Manual, CDOT M&S Standard Plans, CDOT Field Materials Manual, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) ,and Method of Handling Traffic;
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive;
Ability to work with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive;
Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
Experience providing mentoring or training;
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and project switching ability;
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
Passion for safety;
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Gmail and Google Applications, Site Manager, PMWeb, LCP Tracker, B2G, Bluebeam and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
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.)
A cover letterthat 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.
A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
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.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
The Hiring Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.
Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic”.
Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439, and can be reached at 877.360.4636 or 888.222.0667.
The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes: social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.
ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries toMisty.Valles@state.co.usor 303-757-9718 .
Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.
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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
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A resume and a cover letter are required for your application to be complete. Your cover letter should describe how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Documents must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Did you attach a resume and a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
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If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, that the degree was awarded and on what date, and the type and name of the degree. 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 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. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
Yes, I have attached my transcript(s) or official credential evaluation report that will be used to verify whether or not I meet the education requirement as announced.
No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.
I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to Misty.Valles@state.co.us within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.
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As required for this position, please describe your four years of inspection of roadway and / or bridge construction AND two years of construction project management. Please include in your description where and when you gained this experience.
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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. Did you fill out the application in full, including the work experience section?
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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
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No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference.
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".
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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkins
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