Mechanical Systems Electronic Technician

Full 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 of training opportunities!

Requirements

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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 and devices, and batteries related to HVAC systems;
• troubleshooting the network connectivity of controllers and devices connected 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 blue prints 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.

Qualifications

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or technical experience with electronic Energy Management Control System(s) that includes installing, certifying, calibrating, programming, commissioning, fabricating, pricing, and developing reports that is equivalent to two years.

• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot the mechanical and electrical systems typically found in buildings;
• Demonstrated experience with Tridium Niagara or Schneider Electric Continuum or Ecostruxure products, equipment and systems; and
• Credentialed or certified in a related industry standard.

Additional Information

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative.

This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules.

Employment Philosophy: The State of Colorado and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans.

We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations: The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs 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 at 720-250-1538.