Electronics Specialist III - Grand Junction Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5077939) Apply  Electronics Specialist III - Grand Junction Salary $72,480.00 - $79,716.00 Annually Location Grand Junction, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number HAA-50138266-09/25 Department Department of Transportation Division Division of Maintenance Opening Date 09/15/2025 Closing Date 9/29/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. 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 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 This position is only open to Colorado state residents. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. 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 will 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! 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. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/%C2%A0) ; 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 (ITS) Field Operations Unit is responsible for installing, operating, maintaining and repairing complex communication and ITS systems for CDOT Statewide. The Intelligent Transportation Systems Office manages CDOT’s ITS program, to operate the Colorado Traffic Management Center, to plan for CDOT ITS activities, support ITS contracts, and manage ITS research programs. 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 as well as fiber infrastructure associated with ITS. 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 III 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 electronics. electro-mechanical systems and communication equipment. The Electronics Specialist III position will operate special test equipment and maintain 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. Major Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Make modifications to existing equipment; + S et up or testing new equipment for installation according to ITS Standards and Specifications: + Provide maintenance and repair of the communication system including all field and network devices; + T roubleshoot and configure electronics and communication devices as well as fiber-optic assets; + Operate 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 and or communication equipment or systems, this includes testing and acceptance of contractor installed systems or equipment; + P erform reviews and field visits for completed project work before new assets are accepted as ITS assets, including providing punch lists to contractors; + Plan, schedule and implement Traffic Control plans for maintenance activities scheduled at road-side locations; + Oversee th e work product of at least two FTE equivalent positions in the unit and provides direction, leadership, mentoring and coaching to the employees; + Monitor work for quality control and efficiency. Coaches, mentors, and trains employees; + Assist with addressing personnel issues and creating appropriate documentation and notification; + Implement policies and procedures in a fair and consistent way. Ensures policies, procedures and directives are followed; + Sets clear expectations and holds employees accountable; + Evaluate effectiveness of work activities; + Takes initiative to identify and communicate ways to improve business processes and enhance service; + Supports organizational change efforts and communicates with personnel; + Delegates work effectively, when appropriate, and monitor progress; + Provide written and or electronic documentation to include but is not limited to; 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; + Plan, schedule, layout, and set up work zones for safety, and to ensure all safety equipment is used for the safety of the individual, other workers and the traveling public; + Attend and provide technical training on devices and communication methodologies to peers & subordinates, based on formal training received from vendors, contractors, lead workers and/or supervisor and on-the-job experience; + Other duties as assigned. Work Environment + Daytime working hours, 4 ten hours days, Monday – Thursday. Will be subject to regular rotating on-call. + Frequent travel during workday for the repair of equipment, training, and meetings + Required to work on ladders and/or bucket trucks at heights from 10-80 feet + Required to drive CDOT vehicles + Exposure to loud noises + Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dust, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes and skin + Exposure to electricity and electrical shock + Required to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for long periods of time - hot and cold + Due to locations of some of the equipment, must be physically able to work at 11,000 feet altitude + Work in proximity to traffic, heavy equipment, and other hazards + May be required to assist other workgroups and patrols. + Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties + Must be able to hear and communicate via cell phone and state radio to relay information and respond to field calls + Must be able to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions + Required to lift up to 70 lbs + Required to bend, kneel, climb in/out of trucks when maintaining and repairing equipment. + Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purpose of responding to an emergency. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Experience Only: Three (3) years of technical experience 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. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and experience equal to three (3) years. + Successful completion of the equivalent of 60 semester hours of training at an accredited college or university or recognized non-correspondence technical school with 30 semester hours of course work in any of the following areas: electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, communication technology, and information technology + Experience - 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. Conditions of Employment: + Must have a current Commercial Driver’s License Class B with no restrictions on air brakes that allow operation in 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 is in the supplemental information section. + Required to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime, including weekends and holidays + On occasion may be required to work swing and/or night shifts + Required to be on a rotating on-call emergency service Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency. Preferred Qualifications The Exceptional Applicant will be an experienced Electronics Specialist with 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; + A Bachelor's degree in computer information systems or a related field of study + A current Colorado Journeyman’s Electrician License. + Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and best practices of communication protocols such as IP/TCP/UDP/FTP; + Comprehensive knowledge and experience in installing, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electronic systems and equipment including traffic signal devices; + Knowledge of/experience with best practices for WIFI networking, Structured cabling. (CAT 5E and CAT 6); + Knowledge of /experience with LAN/WAN , maintaining and troubleshooting existing networks; + Experience with point-to-point, point-to-multi-point, microwave, and other wireless communications; + Experience with computer hardware implementation and handling; + Experience with regeneration systems including heating/cooling, power and emergency power systems; + Experience with fiber optic cabling handling, termination and splicing; + Experience with fiber optic and wireless transceivers, transmitters, receivers, and repeaters; + Knowledge and understanding of electronics and control programming; + Experience with signaling devices (e.g., ramp metering devices, Close Circuit TV, radar; + Experience coaching and mentoring individuals; + Excellent reasoning, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills; + Strong attention to detail and accuracy; + Excellent time and project management skills; + Strong oral and written communication skills; + Excellent organizational skills; + Experience working with multiple and diverse stakeholders, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities; + Work effectively in both independent and team situations; + Able to adjust priorities and activities based on changing circumstances, conditions and directions; + Able to adapt to changing tools, materials and technology; + Familiarity with electrical work; + Traffic control coursework is a plus; + Fluency in MSWord and Excel, Gmail, Google Docs, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn new software. 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 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 “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 atwww.InfoCubic.comand www.OrangeTreeScreening.com. 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 includessocial 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.govunder Rules. 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 protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions. 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 toAngelita.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. AS (SAP #50138266/PCR #62909) 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 Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency? + Yes + No 02 As required in the announcement, I confirm that I possess a current CDL B with no restrictions on air-brakes that allows operation within the State of Colorado, and a current DOT Medical Card. I understand that this information will be verified during the selection process and/or during the background check process. + Yes + No 03 If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A". 04 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". 05 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". 06 A cover letter and resume are required for your application to be complete. Documents must be uploaded as attachments 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 these items to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now. + Yes + No 07 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, completed coursework/credit hours, and if applicable that the degree was awarded and the type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official 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. 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. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now. + No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications. + Yes, I have attached my transcript(s) or official credential evaluation report that will be used to verify whether or not I meet the education requirement as announced. + 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. 08 If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your DD214 as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now. + Yes + No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference. + N/A - I am not a veteran 09 Please describe your technical experience repairing, performing maintenance, installing, or modifying, electronic, electro-mechanical or communication equipment and devices. 10 I confirm that I am willing to report to work during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. + Yes + No 11 I am willing to work on a rotating on-call emergency service + Yes + No 12 CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression + Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability + No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability + I Don't Wish To Answer Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email