Electronics Specialist III

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins). New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. About the Position This position is located in the Region 5 Traffic & Safety Branch in our Alamosa office. As an Electronics Specialist III, you will be responsible for installing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing telecommunications, electronic, and electro-mechanical devices for Region 5's communication systems. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform electronic, electro-mechanical and communication equipment selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and upgrades to resolve operational equipment issues using appropriate test equipment, hand and power tools. Perform second level testing of failed equipment returned from the field. Determine if the device is repairable or needs to be replaced or returned to the vendor. Coordinate field troubleshooting activities, assist in fact gathering efforts and oversee implementation of changes or upgrades to existing site or system configurations. Develop, test and install modifications or new traffic signal software programs, coordination plans, time of day signal sequences, electronic and electro-mechanical hardware, communication equipment and systems. This includes testing and acceptance of contractor installed systems and equipment. Serve as network administrator for the Region 5 traffic signal system and all associated equipment. Troubleshoot, maintain and repair communication systems, regeneration systems or structures and network systems or equipment troubleshooting, maintenance and repair. This includes cellular, wireless, microwave, fiber optic and hard wired communications systems and equipment. Provide technical guidance and support for all Traffic Regions Statewide, in the design, installation and management of the traffic signal system network. As a technical expert, provide guidance and training to others in the installation, maintenance and repair of Fiber, Broadband, Cellular equipment and other communication systems. Develop programs and logic functions for traffic signal controllers, PLCs to control tunnel systems, power and lighting. Work with project contractors in reviewing plans and identifying the best possible alternative to design issues. Create maintenance guidelines or practices on new systems and or devices deployed into the field. Testify to present information regarding work or facts in a case. Provide written and or electronic documentation. Other job duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. J-18808-Ljbffr

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