Electrical Trades II (Traffic) - Colorado Springs

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.

• Perform journeyman level electrical work;
• Install, repair, maintain and inspect traffic control devices and systems within Region 2 including, but not limited to: traffic signals, flashing beacons, lighting, and variable message signs: determine emergency troubleshooting and repair of traffic signals and traffic control devices;
• Install, repair, maintain and inspect communication systems, including but not limited to: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) equipment, video monitoring and detections, fiber optics, hardwire and radio systems; 
• Install, repair, maintain and inspect electrical infrastructure, including but not limited to: electrical distribution services, lighting, heating equipment, and power distribution; inspect and repair electrical equipment in Region 2’s buildings and facilities;
• Troubleshoot complex electrical problems such as voltage drop, conduit fill, motor calculations, conductor sizing and deration and determine proper electrical installations;
• Locate and repair underground shorts and faults caused by deterioration, construction, maintenance, accidents and forces of nature;
• Determine cost efficient and effective use of time, materials, services and equipment;
• Ensure that all work is compliant with all applicable standards and regulations;
• Develop and implement plans and procedures for installations; read and interpret plans; update all plan sets and drawings with recent changes to assure accurate as-built designs;
• Operate equipment such as aerial device, backhoe, loader, trencher, concrete saw, and other specialized equipment; use hand and power tools;
• Locate underground cables and utilities for contractors and maintenance;
• Plan, layout, organize, coordinate and delegate direction and instruction on electrical maintenance, installations and control measures to less experienced electricians;
• Respond to customer complaints and reports of traffic control equipment failures and malfunctions. As needed, explains in layman’s terms the operations of traffic signals to the public, law enforcement agencies, and location government officials;
• May provide assistance for engineers, contractors and outside agencies regarding current and existing traffic signal locations, operations and design;
• Assess temporary traffic control needs and utilizes CDOT maintenance patrols and law enforcement agencies to implement and maintain the traffic control plan; 
• Ensure that the safety of all CDOT personnel and the motoring public is being addressed in the course of work;
• Complete all required paperwork, reports and documents utilizing computer software including Google, Microsoft Office and SAP;
• Attend all required personnel training, safety classes and information training;
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment 

• Typical work schedule is four 10 hour days, from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, either Monday through Thursday, or Tuesday through Friday.  This schedule may change as required. 
• On average, 20% of the work hours are spent in an office setting and 80% in the field.
• Required to be on-call on a rotating basis. 
• The average work week is 40 hours a week, with periodic overtime due to emergencies or inclement weather
• Required to work on ladders and/or bucket trucks at heights from 10-80 feet.
• Occasional in-state/overnight travel.
• Frequent travel during work day for training, meetings, and assigned work orders.
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles.
• Work around live electric, gas, water and other utility lines.
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dust, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes and skin.
• Exposure to High Voltage (anything over 600 V) and electrical shock.
• Required to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for long periods of time - hot and cold.
• Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties.
• Due to locations of some of the equipment, must be physically able to work at 11,000 feet altitude
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
• Required to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime, including weekends and holidays

Minimum Qualifications 

• Current, valid licensure as a journeyman electrician from the Colorado Electrical Board 

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’s 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. 

• Regular driver’s license accepted –This position requires that you obtain your CDL Permit within 30 days of hire and your CDL Class A or B within 6 months of hire as a condition of continued employment. 

• May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider. 

• On-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. (maintenance subarea only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and best practices of the National Electrical Code;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in installing, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment;
• Knowledge and understanding of fiber optic (wireless and hardwire), cable handling, termination and splicing;
• Utilizing the National Electric Code,  Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) , construction standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 and CDOT's Standards and Specifications book; 
• Knowledge and understanding of ITS devices (e.g. Variable Message Signs, Close Circuit TV, radar and/or weather stations);
• Proven leadership and/or mentoring skills;
• Excellent project management, work scheduling, and organizational skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong positive and can do attitude;
• Strong commitment to safety;
• Self-starter and motivated to accomplish tasks;
• Experience working with multiple and diverse stakeholders, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving ability;
• Familiarity with electronics (e.g. fiber optic, cellular communications, wireless networking); 
• Traffic control coursework is a plus;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, 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. 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:

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

3. 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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