Electronics Specialist II (Metro Denver)

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. Position receives an additional $1000/monthly housing stipend (not reflected in salary).

About CDOT CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months. About the Work Unit The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Field Operations Unit exists to install, operate, maintain and repair complex communication and ITS systems for CDOT Statewide. The Intelligent Transportation Systems Office exists to manage CDOT’s ITS program, to operate the Colorado Traffic Management Center, to plan for CDOT ITS activities and support contracts, to manage ITS research program. The Unit performs preventive, routine and emergency maintenance on various types of electronics, electro-mechanical, fiber optic and communications equipment. The unit also performs maintenance and repair on electrical systems as well as fiber infrastructure associated with ITS.

The Unit performs maintenance on communication systems associated with traffic signals, tunnel control systems, PLCs, and ITS assets across the State, while supporting remote hands for the ITS Network Operations Center (NOC) at Data Center and Node Sites across the State.

About the Position The Electronics Specialist position will be inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and documenting fiber-optic and ITS assets. This position will work closely with other Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) units and Region Teams and will provide support to others in the Region in the installation, maintenance and repair of Fiber, Broadband, Cellular equipment and other communication systems. This position will also perform technical installation, troubleshooting and repair of electronic, electro-mechanical systems and communication equipment. The Electronics Specialist will operates special test equipment and maintains tools and materials needed as a technical expert. This position will maintain and troubleshoot several different assets from intelligent transportation devices to control tunnel systems, cameras, variable message boards, weather systems, data collection devices, and other intelligent technologies on the highway. This position will work with both Statewide and Region Traffic and ITS Teams.

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

• Understands and tests different pieces of equipment by power cycling or repairing damages;

• Performs all duties associated with maintenance of components of the ITS asset ranging from wiping dirty camera lenses, to testing fiber laterals to find damages;

• Implement proper traffic control practices to access assets needing maintenance and repair;

• Maintain scheduled power cycling of devices or calibrating sidefire radars or cleaning out pull boxes of sand, water or debris;

• Work on devices such as weather station sensors, cameras, variable message boards, variable speed limit board, sidefire radars, automatic traffic records, etc. as well as repairing or troubleshooting fiber connections and switches including backbone and lateral paths through pull boxes and manholes;

• Trace and review power infrastructure like pedestals, meters and transforms to trace lines going to the asset to troubleshoot and identify any issues with power, escalating to ITS electricians as needed;

• Test and splice fiber where necessary under direction of supervisor and/or work lead;

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, electro-mechanical and communication devices to resolve operational equipment issues using appropriate test equipment, hand and power tools (this includes locating power/communication lines to determine status and condition);

• Operates utility locating equipment and works around and near live electric, gas, water, and other utility lines;

• Perform installation, modification and/or testing of new ITS electronics, electro-mechanical, fiber optic and or communication equipment or systems, this includes testing and acceptance of contractor installed systems or equipment;

• Perform reviews and field visits for completed project work before new assets are accepted as ITS assets, including providing punch lists to contractors via coordination with project managers/engineers and re-reviewing the completion of punch list activities to ensure proper completion;

• Maintains communication systems (modems, radios, switches, etc.), regeneration structures (Node), and network gear, in addition to devices along the roadside;

• Plan, schedule and implement Traffic Control plans for maintenance activities scheduled at road-side locations;

• Maintain vehicles and tools required to perform job duties, including pre- and post trip inspections, typical vehicle maintenance and regular washing of equipment; calibrate and maintain tools;

• Provide written and or electronic documentation as requested to include time sheets, work orders, procurement documents, test results, leave request, pre and post trip logs, site acceptance forms, data collection information, safety discussions or changes and updates to existing documents;

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:• Primarily 6:00 am – 4:30 pm work hours, Monday-Thursday

• Overnight travel within the state boundaries as well as to attend meetings and trainings
• On occasion, may be required to work swing and/or night shifts
• On-call-responsible for work on ITS regulatory signs and signals
• Required to work in hot and cold weather, near heavy traffic, and on variable terrain
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications Experience Only

• at least two (2) years of technical experience in repairing, performing maintenance, installing, or modifying, electronic, electro-mechanical or communication equipment and devices

Equipment and devices should primarily be in one or more of the following areas: wireless, microwave, hard-wired systems, fiber optics telecommunication electronics, close circuit and detection video cameras, radios, programmable controllers, modems, switching equipment/devices, and/or Intelligent Transportation Systems. Experience must have included work with computers and information technology.

Education and Experience:

• A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 2 years.

• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, communication technology, information technology or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.

• Experience in repairing, performing maintenance, installing, or modifying, electronic, electro-mechanical or communication equipment and devices.

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.
• Must possess a current, valid regular driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B with no restrictions on air brakes within 120 days of hire as a condition of continued employment. CDOT provides CDL training.

Preferred Qualifications The exceptional applicant will possess the 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;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and best practices of digital and analog electronic theory, telecommunications, and computer wireless networks;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in installing, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electronic systems and equipment;
• Experience with fiber optic and wireless transceivers, transmitters, receivers, and repeaters;
• Knowledge and understanding of electronics and control programming;
• Able to adapt to changing tools, materials and technology;
• Familiarity with electrical work;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making ability;
• Excellent organizational;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent time and project management skills;
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Flexibility/adaptability in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Ability to work effectively in independent and team situations;
• Passion for safety;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

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.)
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this 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.

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.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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 "[email protected]" 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 “Accurate.”

Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com. Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618.

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 removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

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 to [email protected].

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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