Electronics Specialist II

State of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid holidays

annual leave

sick leave

medical

dental

life

disability plans

flexible spending accounts

public retirement options

compressed work weeks

on-site fitness facilities

free parking

a variety training opportunities

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking an Electronics Specialist II to support energy management and building automation systems across state facilities in Colorado. You will perform commissioning, diagnostics, maintenance, and system optimization of EMCS/BAS networks and collaborate with facilities teams.

Required two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus travel up to 90% regionally and occasional overnight

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of technical experience that includes installing, certifying, calibrating, programming, commissioning, fabricating, pricing for electronic Energy Management Control System(s) and developing reports.
• Or a combination of related education and/or relevant experience with electronic Energy Management Control System(s) equal to two (2) years.
• Must be available for regional facility travel up to 90% of the normal duty work hours, with 5% to 10% overnight travel required with occasional travel outside of Colorado for multiple day training events.
• Ability to respond during after hour emergencies in cases of equipment failure.

Responsibilities

• re/retro/continuous commissioning of MEP and lighting systems to minimize energy and water consumption; develop EMCS reports and calibrate equipment.
• monitoring all buildings tied to Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• inspecting and assisting in cleaning, calibrating, repairing, and replacing electronic controls, devices, and batteries related to HVAC systems.
• troubleshooting the network connectivity of controllers and devices connects to the BAS.
• collect data required for energy analysis of buildings and establish trending, reports, and graphics.
• using trend data to identify deficiencies and communicate progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting building systems

BAS/EMCS experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

TridiumNiagara

Schneider Electric Continuum

Ecostruxure

Job description

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, State, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and State emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado Veterans. DMVA offers comprehensive benefit programs to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety training opportunities!

Benefits

• paid holidays
• annual leave
• sick leave
• medical
• dental
• life
• disability plans
• flexible spending accounts
• public retirement options
• compressed work weeks
• on-site fitness facilities
• free parking
• a variety training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• re/retro/continuous commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and lighting systems to minimize energy and water consumption; adding/upgrading facility Energy Management Control System (EMCS) equipment and Automatic Meter Reading devices; and identifying, selecting, pricing, ordering, fabricating, inventorying, installing, modifying, certifying, calibrating, programming, commissioning, and developing reports for new and existing EMCS equipment;
• monitoring all buildings tied to Building Automation Systems (BAS);
• inspecting and assisting in cleaning, calibrating, repairing, and replacing of electronic controls, devices, and batteries related to HVAC systems;
• troubleshooting the network connectivity of controllers and devices connects to the BAS;
• collect data required for energy analysis of buildings and establish trending, reports, and graphics;
• using trend data and building analysis to identify equipment/system deficiencies/faults to diagnose and resolve as well as communicate resolution and progress status;
• perform corrective maintenance on controls that operate air handler units, cooling towers, vav boxes, fan power-vav boxes, thermostats, and other controls;
• perform work with various types of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and computer operated temperature/humidity/carbon monoxide systems and air conditioning equipment;
• execute sustainment/restoration/modernization and military construction project commissioning, startup, training, project documentation validation, construction compliance validation, project meeting participation, and issue resolution;
• carry out measurement and verification activities and assist with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification process on the facilities, systems, and equipment for existing buildings and new construction;
• read blueprints and participate in design and specification reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal energy efficiency requirements;
• coordinate facility schedules with building occupants and input schedules and events into the EMCS system and modify as necessary;
• assist in emergencies and special events;
• maintain tools and supplies;
• develop and maintain complete electronic files and records of activities, projects, logs, and programs for easy access and accurate historical records; and
• perform other duties as assigned.

Residency Requirement

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

I5E3XX Electronics Specialist II

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

Two (2) years of technical experience that includes installing, certifying, calibrating, programming, commissioning, fabricating, pricing for electronic Energy Management Control System(s) and developing reports.

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience with electronic Energy Management Control System(s) equal to two (2) years

Additional Minimum Requirements

• Must be available for regional facility travel up to 90% of the normal duty work hours, with between 5% to 10% overnight travel required with occasional travel outside of Colorado for multiple day training events; AND
• ability to respond during after hour emergencies in cases of equipment failure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot the mechanical and electrical systems typically found in buildings;
• Demonstrated experience with TridiumNiagara or Schneider Electric Continuum or Ecostruxure products, equipment and systems;and
• Credentialed or certified in a related industry standard.

Transcripts

If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or apprenticeship/training must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree/certificate was conferred. Failure to provide a transcript may result in your application being removed from consideration in the selection process for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 states in accordance with applicable law.

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 ([e-mail]), 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 [phone]; 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.

Accommodations

The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, 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 our ADAAA Coordinator, Tamy Calahan at [e-mail] or 720-250-1520.