Security Electronics/Fire Alarm Technician Ii - Denver

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• Verify the operation of equipment in assigned areas, check and approve job requests and coordinate work assignments.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on programmable logic controls, closed circuit television systems, security systems, and access control systems, integrated security electronic systems, fire alarm systems, building automation systems, personal computers and servers.
• Install, troubleshoot, diagnose, design, redesign, fabricate, build and repair new and existing complex and intricate electronic devices, equipment and systems.
• Read, interpret, design, draw and modify blueprints, wiring schematics and wiring diagrams to service and maintain new/existing electronic equipment, devices, systems and appliances per industry standards.
• Design systems utilizing knowledge of closed circuit television security systems, electronic locks, programmable logic controls, security alarms, access control systems, building automation systems and integrated security electronic systems.
• Install, repair, and replace various electrical items such as circuits, switches, outlets, and lighting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, in-person, essential position. Shift work may be required. Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency

Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA non exempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.

• Applicants must have two years of experience installing, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting electronic equipment such as security electronics, cameras, card access, building automation, fire alarm systems, etc

• Education that relates to this position will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. In order to utilize this substitution, you must attach a copy of your transcripts/apprenticeship to this job application. Your unofficial transcripts/certification of completion must include your name, college/school name, type of degree/certification received and date the degree/certification was received/conferred

• Knowledge and experience in installing, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electronic systems and equipment;
• Knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and best practices of digital and analog electronic theory, telecommunications, and computer networks;
• Knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and best practices of communication protocols such as IP/TCP/UDP/FTP;
• Knowledge and understanding of fiber optic cabling handling, termination and splicing;
• Knowledge and understanding of fiber optic transceivers and/or wireless transmitters, and repeaters;
• Knowledge and understanding of electronics and control programming;
• Knowledge and understanding of building automation systems
• Excellent project management and work scheduling skills.
• Ability to interpret and or create electronic schematics;
• Familiarity with electrical work; ability to bend and install conduit, install boxes and terminate wiring.
• Experience working with fire alarm systems. The exceptional candidate will have a NICET certification.
• Fluency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to quickly learn new software.
• The exceptional candidate will have 3+ years of experience working with Siemens Apogee building automation systems which includes installation, configuration and troubleshooting of control panels, FLN devices and Apogee Insight software on servers and workstations.

• Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check to include CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference
  Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services),Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).
  Tuberculosis Testing (TB) is required.
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Shift work is required. May be requested to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours.
• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials: Proximity to moving, mechanical parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals., Exposure to electrical shock, and or working in high exposed places.
• Essential Services Designation - Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption.
  This position requires traveling to other sites within the district.

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.

How to Apply

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact karina.sanchez@state.co.us

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more!

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

Our Values:

We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADAA Accommodations:CDHS 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, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

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