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 benefits 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 of training opportunities! This position is a part of the Air National Guard branch located at Buckley Air Force Base, reports to an Electrical Trades III, and works within the Electrical division to install, alter, maintain, and repair electrical systems both over and under 600 volts at Buckley Air Force Base and some remote sites to include Greeley and Ft. Carson. This position works ten (10) hour days, four days per week between Monday through Friday. This is a weather-essential position and will be required to report outside of normal shift hours when weather or events occur. Specific duties for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• installing, troubleshooting, designing, modifying, altering, repairing, and estimating medium voltage electrical apparatus controls and equipment for light, heat, power, and other purposes;
• performing electrical maintenance on several electrical systems;
• setting up and operating proper test equipment to evaluate, monitor, and repair electrical systems;
• installing, troubleshooting, and repairing of air field lighting and control systems;
• reading and interpreting National Electric Code, United Facility Code, technical orders, diagrams, schematics, FAA regulations, and building plans for correct design, installation, and modification;
• completing electronic forms for material ordering, time accounting, work orders, ect.;
• operating, reviewing, and recording information to ensure the effective operation of electrical equipment using computerized resources;
• performing and practicing all safety requirements, reporting safety violations of others, and ensuring tools and equipment are checked and comply with proper working order daily; and
• assisting other trades with work orders and snow removal when required. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Two years of experience at the level of Electrical Trades I or assisting a licensed electrician in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. This includes working as an apprentice.
• Must be able to use a two-way radio.
• Must be able to utilize computerized equipment for a variety of duties. 

Necessary Special Requirements 

• Possession of a current journey or master electrician license issued by the State of Colorado. Please attach evidence of your licensure to your on-line application.
• Possession of a current valid State of Colorado driver's license. (Please notate your license number on your on-line application.)
• Must be willing to work in confined spaces, with medium and high voltage, at remote work sites, and in heights reaching up to 75 feet high.
• Must posses a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). 

Preferred 
Preference will be given to candidates who:

• meet the qualification AND
• have a Class B CDL or is able to gain this licensure within one year AND
• have a working knowledge of air field lighting systems and controls. 

Conditions of Employment 

• Must pass a background check prior to employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance within the first nine months of employment.
• Must be willing to be on-call and return to work-site after hours as needed.
• Must submit to random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment. 

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.

DMVA Diversity Goals:

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.

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 tamy.calahan@dmva.state.co.us or 720-250-1520.