Temporary Electronic Specialist II - Colorado Springs

Department Information

This announcement is open to applications from both Colorado residents and non-residents.

This is a paid temporary position limited to a maximum of 9 months from the date of hire and applications will be considered as they are received.

In addition to a fantastic place to work, CDOT offers all temporary employeespaid sick leave. Temporary employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours.

This is a paid temporary position limited to a maximum of 9 months from the date of hire. In addition to being a fantastic place to work, CDOT offers all temporary employees paid sick leave. Temporary employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours.

If you have a Driver’s License and are passionate about safety, travel, and hands-on repair and improvements, then consider turning your passions into a career. CDOT has a vacancy for a temporary Electronic Specialist with our Region 2 team in Colorado Springs, CO.

CDOT offers between $29.51 - $32.46/hourly for this temporary position. The majority of CDOT’s temporary positions work 40 hours per week with the opportunity for overtime.

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 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 package for permanent positions!

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, socioeconomic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

Description of Job

About the Position:

This temporary Electronic Specialist II is located at our Colorado Springs location. This position will assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for CDOT's traffic signals, ramp meters, and communication network throughout southeast Colorado.

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

Maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment used in signalized intersections, ramp meters, and communication systems.

Assist in developing, installing, and testing signal or ramp meter equipment, specifically being proficient with controllers and conflict monitors and specialized test equipment related to the traffic signal industry.

Assist with identifying equipment and timing related issues, replace faulty equipment and ensure the safe operation of these devices.

Set up, test, install, and troubleshoot cabinets and related equipment.

Assist in the initial investigation of reported operational issues by accessing traffic signal system and observing signal operations.

Assist in troubleshooting and repairing statewide electronics issues.

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on signal and ramp meter related issues.

Inspect of various contractor led construction projects.

Provide utility locates, asset mapping, and assist in updating mapping database.

Assist in programming, installing, and maintaining school flashers.

Operate aerial device, backhoe, loader, trencher, concrete saw, other specialized equipment, hand, and power tools.

Other job duties as assigned.

What CDOT Provides:

Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools

CPR and first-aid training

Variety of career training opportunities

40-hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies

4-day work schedule Monday - Thursday from 6:30 AM to 5 PM

Opportunities to learn new equipment

Opportunities for advancement

Your Work Environment

Required to be on a rotating on-call schedule

Required to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime, including weekends and holidays

Required to work on ladders and/or bucket trucks at heights from 10-80 feet

Occasional in-state/overnight travel

Frequent travel during workday for repair of equipment, training, and meetings in southeastern Colorado

Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Required to perform digging, trenching, lifting, pulling, carrying, other physical activities, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Exposure to loud noises

Work around live electric, gas, water and other utility lines.

Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin

Exposure to High Voltage (anything over 600V) and electrical shock

Required to work in proximity to heavy traffic

Required to work in extreme temperatures, hot and cold, and weather conditions for long periods of time

Due to locations of some of the equipment, must be physically able to work at 11,000 feet in altitude.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

At least two years of technical experience maintaining, repairing, installing, modifying, calibrating, certifying, or fabricating electronics or communications equipment and devices. (Equipment and devices should primarily be in one or more of the following areas: telecommunications, video systems, wireless networks, fiber optics, radios, and/or Intelligent Transportation Systems.)

Substitutions:

A combination of related education and / or relevant experience in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, information technology or closely related, may be substituted for the required experience. A legible copy of your official or unofficial transcript must be submitted with your application.

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.Preferred Qualifications: The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.

Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the description of the job section.

Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.

Experience with power and hand tools, locating equipment, bucket truck and/or pole cat equipment operation.

Knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and best practices of digital and analog electronic theory, telecommunications, and computer wireless networks.

Knowledge and experience in installing, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electronic systems and equipment.

Knowledge and understanding of point-to-point, point-to-multi-point, microwave, and other wireless communications.

Knowledge and understanding of fiber optic handling, terminating, and splicing.

Knowledge and understanding of fiber optic transceivers and/or wireless transmitters and repeaters.

Knowledge and understanding of electronics and control programming.

Knowledge and understanding of ITS devices (e.g., variable message signs, close circuit TV, radar and/or weather stations).

Knowledge of DTE and DCE devices, as well as Telnet, CMD, Run, and HyperTerminal applications.

Familiarity with traffic signal control systems (e.g., Q-free and Kinetics).

Familiarity with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and work zone safety.

Ability to interpret and apply electronic schematics.

Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.

Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and project switching ability.

Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability.

Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.

Passion for safety.

Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.

Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Gmail, Q-free and Kinetics, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.Conditions of Employment

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.

If you have a non-Colorado Driver’s License, you must be eligible to drive in Colorado at time of hire.

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.

On-call work (rotating basis as well as subject to call)

Shift work

Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.

May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes' driving time in normal weather conditions to be able to respond in a timely manner after being notified to report to work. Knowledge of an emergency or hazardous condition may be considered to be notification to report to workstation.

Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.

Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency.

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.)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.

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 "" 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.

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 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 and Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439.

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.

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