Electrical Trades III - Greeley

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 Region 4 Traffic Unit, located in Greeley, operates and maintains regional traffic signals, traffic control devices, and highway lighting systems. The unit also manages the computer hardware and software for these traffic systems, and it upgrades and installs electrical circuits in all CDOT properties in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

About the Position

This position supervises electrical personnel for CDOT's Region 4 Traffic Operations at our Greeley office. In addition to supervisory duties, this is a working electrician role and may require travel throughout northeastern Colorado for service calls.
 
Major duties and responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:

• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of assigned personnel; coordinates with other CDOT work units and external customers; ensures that  activities are performed in accordance with appropriate plans, specifications and agency standards; 
• Supervises traffic operations activities through scheduling of staff, equipment and products with allotted region dollars to meet levels of service;
• Supervises and/or performs the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of traffic control devices and systems, including traffic signals, highway lighting, warning beacons, roadway lighting, interconnect communications, variable message signs, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices;
• Installation and maintenance of devices in work areas according to current policies and standards;
• Installation, maintenance, and inspection of equipment, including Intelligent Transportation Systems, video monitoring, fiber optics, hardwire, and radio systems;
• Supervises and/or performs the installation and maintenance of temporary traffic control devices in work areas according to current policies and standards;
• Prepares performance plans; conducts performance reviews; develops performance objectives; adheres to and ensures compliance with CDOT rules;
• Supervises and/or performs the installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical equipment in CDOT buildings and facilities, including inspection of electrical services for light, heat, and power;
• Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, laws, rules and regulations;
• Leads employees by training, mentoring and coaching on the job and in the classroom; monitors personnel performance and addresses problems;
• Prepares performance plans, conducts performance reviews, and develops performance objectives;
• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel on a day to day basis, keeping all employees working at their highest potential and morale high;
• Purchases supplies and inventory to support work unit projects; manages discretionary budget from the Traffic Operations Engineer;
• Maintains CDOT's assets, including but not limited to equipment, tools, materials, and facilities per manufacturer's recommendation and CDOT standards;
• Implements signal timing and program changes to traffic signals as traffic conditions warrant; prioritizes signal improvement needs; troubleshoots complex malfunctions;
• Works with consultants, CDOT personnel, and private developers on design plans for traffic signal and highway lighting installations to ensure they meet specifications;
• Ensures compliance with the National Electric Code for CDOT building and traffic control devices;
• Supports and coordinates operations and initiates changes particularly in emergency conditions and unique situations; manages emergency response incidents, including road closures, accidents, hazardous materials spills, avalanches and road failures; coordinates with State Patrol and the Sheriff's Office;
• Represents CDOT with cities, counties, other groups and officials, and the public; 
• Addresses, prioritizes, and follows up on complaints and repair requests from customers;
• Available 24 hours a day for emergency service calls and rotating scheduled on-call; must report in a timely manner to observe, troubleshoot, assess the reported problem, and complete repairs;
• Other duties as assigned.   

• Primarily 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM work hours, Monday - Friday
• Approximately 30% spent in the office, 70% spent in the field with travel and physical work
• Travel required during work hours throughout the Region
• Occasional overnight travel 10-20 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Job involves exposure to cold/heat, heavy traffic, electrical shock, and loud noises
• Required to work on ladders and/or bucket trucks at heights from 10-80 feet
• Required to respond to emergencies outside of business hours including weekends and holidays
• May be required to live within 30 minutes of their work station to report for emergencies or be willing to relocate within six months of hire

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of skilled journey level electrical experience related to traffic operations. 
• Possession of a current, valid Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician License. 

• Demonstrated success performing the duties as listed in the description of the job section;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• At least four years of traffic signal experience and/or experience in electronic programing and maintenance or electrical control circuit maintenance;
• 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), cabling handling, termination and splicing;
• Knowledge and understanding of ITS devices (e.g. variable message signs, close circuit TV, radar and/or weather stations);
• Strong leadership, training, and supervisory skills;
• Knowledge and experience effectively dealing with human resources and personnel issues/complaints;
• Strong planning, time, and project management skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong commitment to safety;
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving ability;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado.

• 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.

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

• On-call work

• Shift work

• 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.

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), your and the name of your school, or your official NACES accreditation report. 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 HR Specialist Name at Email Address or call Phone Number.

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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