Electronics Specialist II - Grand Junction
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Electronics Specialist II - Grand Junction
Salary
$62,616.00 - $68,868.00 Annually
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
HAA-50072433-12/25
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
Division of Maintenance
Opening Date
12/08/2025
Closing Date
12/22/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
606 S 9th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Angelita Sims at angelita.sims@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Hiring Pay Rate
The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
T his position is open to Colorado residents and non-residents.
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-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 (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/benefits) for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/) .
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.
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Intelligent Transportation Systems 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 and communications equipment. The unit also performs maintenance and repair on electrical systems associated with ITS. This position will work with both Statewide and Region Traffic and ITS Teams.
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 the meetings and trainings
On occasion, may be required to work swing and/or night shifts
On-call-responsible for work on ITS regulatory signs & signals
Required to operate CDOT vehicles
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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.
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
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 and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B with no restrictions that allows operation within Colorado within 6 months of hire.
Essential Services Designation-Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare.
Preferred Qualifications
The exceptional applicant will l 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.
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.)
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.
A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
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.
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 " info@governmentjobs.com " 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 (https://www.accurate.copm/) . 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 eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1,State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
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 Angelita Sims atangelita.sims@state.co.us
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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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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This position will be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License Class B with no restrictions that allows operation in Colorado within 6 months of the date of hire. Are you able and willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License Class B with no restrictions that allows operation in Colorado within 6 months of the date of hire?
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N/A - I already have a current Commercial Driver's license Class B with no restrictions that allows operation in Colorado.
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".
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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, that the degree was awarded and on what date, and the @type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
Yes, I have attached my transcript(s) that will be used to verify whether or not I meet the education requirement as announced.
No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.
I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to angelita.sims@state.co.us within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.
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A resume and a cover letter are required for your application to be complete. Your cover letter should describe how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Documents must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Did you attach a resume and a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
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No
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Please describe your experience repairing, maintaining, installing, modifying, calibrating, certifying or fabricating electronic or communication equipment and devices. Include in your answer the @types of electronic and communications equipment and devices that you have worked on.
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