Telecommunications Analyst

Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed.

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position is responsible for the operation of the telecommunications network to ensure maximum productivity and availability of the network.

Essential

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, plans, processes and coordinates the expansion or modification of Telecommunications/Data communications PBX switching equipment and associated hardware, software, and cabling. Ensures that the capacity and capabilities of the telecommunications network are well anticipated and makes appropriate recommendations to accomplish this objective.
• Troubleshoots, installs, and maintains Telecom/Datacom equipment and recommends maintenance programs. Suggests alternatives and justifies plans and procedures to protect the organization’s voice and data network.
• Determines the comprehensive Telecom/Datacom needs and capabilities required and participates in the design and installation of the telecommunications network.
• Performs communications analysis and usage (traffic) studies to reconfigure or augment existing equipment/services to optimize communications services most economically.
• Designs, implements and maintains voice processing and voice mail systems in a multi-node networked environment. Projects future needs, both equipment and services, to best meet the growth requirements of the organization without degrading the quality of services provided.
• Coordinates with local and long distance service providers to maintain voice and data accessibility. Reports on service outages and contractual compliance or policy changes.
  
  
  

Other

• All job-related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or related field preferred.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in telecommunications, data communications, and/or PBX installations, maintenance and repair.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
• Ability to be on-call and work unusual hours when emergencies occur.
  
  
  

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.
  
  
  

Working Environment And Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and sit for an extended length of time. Ability to occasionally walk on uneven terrain to include railroad ballast and icy ground. Ability to climb ladders and enter/exit vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work in various environments, which can include, but is not limited to, working with dust, dirt, gravel, fumes, exhaust, various noise levels, various temperatures, for an extended length of time as well as in various outdoor, sometimes extreme, weather conditions as required.
• Ability to stay alert and aware of surrounding operating environment.
• Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs., push/pull up to 100 lbs., and work with arms held in an overhead position.
  
  
  

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 12/23/2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Pay Range

$71,043.00 - $100,348.50 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. 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, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD 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, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO Policy Statement- UPDATED.pdf ]

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.