Temporary Electronic Specialist II - Colorado Springs / Traffic

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 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 II with our Region 2 team in Colorado Springs, CO. 

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, socioeconomic 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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• At least two (2) years of technical experience maintaining, repairing, installing, modifying, calibrating, certifying, or fabricating electronics or communications equipment and devices.  

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

  • Education from an accredited college, university or trade school with coursework in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, information technology or closely related, may be substituted for the required experiences. (A copy of your transcripts and /or official NACES report must be submitted with your application).

  • Experience maintaining, repairing, installing, modifying, calibrating, certifying, or fabricating electronics or communications 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

2. 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.)

3. A cover letter that 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. 

4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. 

5. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

6. 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. 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.

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.

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.

MKV (Temp ES II) Colorado Springs