What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Trades II, Traffic - Alamosa. position at State of Colorado?
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/
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
This position is part of the Traffic and Safety Operations Team in Region 5, Southwest Colorado. This team is responsible for installation, calibration, operation, repair, maintenance and updating of traffic signals and control devices, highway lighting, ramp meters, warning beacons, interconnect communications, dynamic message signs, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices, as well as electrical elements within CDOT buildings, facilities, and structures. Work is performed in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Manual Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), local city, county, state and federal regulations and the National Electrical Code (NEC). This team also responds to emergencies involving signalized intersections, roadway lighting, and Interchanges, ensuring safe operation of all vital equipment.
About The Position
As an Electrical Trades II, you will serve as a fully operational electrician, ensuring traffic signal equipment and other electrical/electronic equipment is functioning properly at all times. You will perform electrical duties on power-source equipment for devices that the team is responsible for maintaining and operating, including equipment over 50 volts.
When assigned as lead worker, you will schedule, coordinate, delegate, and supervise the work crew to perform the assigned work, ensuring quality, quantity, and timeliness for the completion of the job while maintaining a safe work environment. You will train and mentor other employees, including those working towards their Electrical Journeyman’s License.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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 (delete those that do not apply)
Theexceptional applicantwill be an experienced Electrician and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents
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.
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
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 at www.InfoCubic.com and 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 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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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 to Emily Harp at emily.harp@state.co.us or call 303-757-9738.
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.
EHarp (SAP #50005012/PCR #59838)
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/
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
This position is part of the Traffic and Safety Operations Team in Region 5, Southwest Colorado. This team is responsible for installation, calibration, operation, repair, maintenance and updating of traffic signals and control devices, highway lighting, ramp meters, warning beacons, interconnect communications, dynamic message signs, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices, as well as electrical elements within CDOT buildings, facilities, and structures. Work is performed in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Manual Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), local city, county, state and federal regulations and the National Electrical Code (NEC). This team also responds to emergencies involving signalized intersections, roadway lighting, and Interchanges, ensuring safe operation of all vital equipment.
About The Position
As an Electrical Trades II, you will serve as a fully operational electrician, ensuring traffic signal equipment and other electrical/electronic equipment is functioning properly at all times. You will perform electrical duties on power-source equipment for devices that the team is responsible for maintaining and operating, including equipment over 50 volts.
When assigned as lead worker, you will schedule, coordinate, delegate, and supervise the work crew to perform the assigned work, ensuring quality, quantity, and timeliness for the completion of the job while maintaining a safe work environment. You will train and mentor other employees, including those working towards their Electrical Journeyman’s License.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Install, maintain, repair, and inspect traffic control devices and systems including, but not limited to, traffic signals, flashing beacons, and lighting;
- Determine emergency troubleshooting and repair of traffic signals and traffic control devices;
- Verify signal programming and operate the regional traffic signal system, including hardware and software;
- Serve as lead worker on projects, including scheduling, coordinating, delegating, and supervising the work crew for the job and ensuring quality, quantity, and timeliness for the completion of the job while maintaining a safe work environment;
- Operate equipment such as aerial device, backhoe, loader, trencher, concrete saw, and other specialized equipment, hand tools, and power tools;
- Respond 24/7 to emergencies involving signalized intersections, roadway lighting and interchanges, and other CDOT electrical emergencies;
- Provide insight and assistance to engineers, contractors, and outside agencies regarding existing traffic signal locations, operations, and design;
- Inspect electrical and signal installations for proper installation;
- Ensure that work is compliant with codes, rules and regulations, and standards;
- Locate underground cables and utilities for contractors and maintenance; operate utility locating equipment working around and near live electric, gas, water, and other utility lines;
- Maintain electrical circuits on CDOT properties; install, maintain, repair, replace, and renovate electrical circuits including lighting, heat, and power; add circuits and devices in accordance with code;
- Attend training and safety classes;
- Use computer software to document work performed, create a weekly priority/contingency work schedule, record fuel receipts, mileage, and purchases, etc.;
- Other job duties as assigned.
- Typical work schedule is 4-10 hour days, Monday – Thursday.
- On average 20 % of the work hours are spent in an office setting and 80 % in the field.
- Must be available to respond to emergencies outside of regular work hours.
- Required to work on a rotating twenty-four hour on call emergency service.
- Required to work on ladders and/or bucket trucks at heights from 10-80 feet.
- Frequent travel during workday to provide installations and repairs as well as for training and meetings.
- Occasional in-state/overnight travel, approximately 4 times per year for meetings and trainings.
- Required to drive CDOT vehicles.
- Work around live electric, gas, water and other utility lines.
- Exposure to loud noises.
- Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, 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 and other electronic devices 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, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Must have 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 (delete those that do not apply)
- 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 a current, valid regular driver’s license.
- Must obtain a CDL Permit within 30 days of hire as a condition of continued employment. As part of obtaining your CDL permit, you must pass the DOT drug test and DOT physical.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes 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.
- Position is required to be on rotating twenty-four hour on-call emergency service to troubleshoot and repair traffic signal malfunctions.
- Shift work may be required. Some night work is scheduled for reduced traffic flow and safety concerns.
- Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
- May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes' driving time in normal weather conditions to be able to respond in a timely manner after being notified to report to work. Knowledge of an emergency or hazardous condition may be considered to be notification to report to workstation.
- Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
- Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency.
- New employees are required to attend two weeks of maintenance training in Aurora, while veteran CDOT employees are required to attend training one week out of each year in Aurora.
Theexceptional applicantwill be an experienced Electrician and will 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 the National Electrical Code;
- Experience utilizing and applying information from 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;
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in installing, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment;
- Traffic signal experience and experience in electrical control circuit maintenance;
- Understanding of and experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems, video monitoring and detection, fiber optics, dial up, hardwire, and wireless systems;
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
- Strong planning, time, project management, scheduling and organizational skills;
- Adaptability;
- Ability to mentor, coach, and train others;
- 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;
- Traffic control coursework is a plus;
- Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google applications and Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
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.)
- If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
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.
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.
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 at www.InfoCubic.com and 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 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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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 to Emily Harp at emily.harp@state.co.us or call 303-757-9738.
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.
EHarp (SAP #50005012/PCR #59838)
