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Electronics Specialist (Temporary)

Salary

$24.77 - $27.42 Hourly

Location

Denver County, CO

Job Type

Temporary (9 months or less)

Job Number

FAA09325-10/17/25

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response

Opening Date

11/05/2025

Closing Date

11/12/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

8100 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Type of Announcement

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. 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 by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This is a temporary position for 9 months and may end sooner. No benefits are available.

This role was granted a waiver pursuant to our hiring freeze directive.

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.

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

Do you desire a position that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

If your goal is to make a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path.

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.

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In addition to working with a great team and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

+ Employee wellness programs and facilities

+ Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

+ Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

+ Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

+ Medical and dental health plans

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off

+ Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees

+ Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and

+ A variety of employee resource groups

+ 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.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Description of Job

The Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR)exists to ensure that the Department has the ability to effectively monitor, detect, diagnose, prepare for, and nimbly respond to, all types of conditions and events that impact the public’s health. The division includes the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response; State Public Health Laboratory; Health Equity Branch, Communicable Disease Branch; Immunization Branch; Public Health Informatics, Reporting, Technology Branch; Refugee Branch; and Operations Branch. The Division exists to ensure that the Department has the ability to effectively prepare for, monitor, detect, diagnose, investigate, and nimbly respond to all types of conditions, events and disasters that impact the public’s health.

The Work Unit

The Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing (EBAT) Program is responsible for the regulatory and administrative oversight of Colorado's DUI enforcement program. The EBAT Program develops the processes and procedures used by law enforcement agencies who perform breath alcohol testing for DUI purposes. The EBAT Program promulgates the regulatory language and requirements specified in the Department's (5CCR 1005-2} Rules Pertaining to Testing for Alcohol and Other Drugs, approved by the State Board of Health. The EBAT Program maintains, repairs, calibrates and certifies the breath alcohol testing instrumentation and associated equipment. The EBAT Program trains and certifies all law enforcement officers in Colorado who perform breath alcohol testing for DUI purposes. The EBAT Program annually inspects all law enforcement agencies where the certified instrumentation is being used for breath alcohol testing. The EBAT Program provides instrumentation records for discovery and CORA purposes. The EBAT Program serves as the State's Expert in breath alcohol testing for every Judicial District in Colorado and provides expert testimony in legal cases.

The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform calibration adjustmentments, Calibration, verifications, repairs and certifications to include technical and administrative reviews on the lntoxilyzer 9000 used exclusively by law enforcement agencies in the state of Colorado for DUI enforcement. Issue calibration certificates to law enforcement agencies in accordance with ANAB ISO/IEC-17025 accreditation standards. Maintain and repair simulators, prepare, verify and supply standard simulator solutions to the agencies following established procedures. Schedule and perform EBAT operator and instructor certification classes statewide using established training materials. Usage of the EBAT databases to store records and data related to the program. Assist with performing uploads and downloads of 1-9000 records and help program staff to keep the officer certification tables updated. Provide customer and stakeholder support either directly or by directing them to appropriate EBAT personnel. Assist in coordinating inventory and maintenance of the parts and supplies the EBAT program requires to maintain critical functions, and perform other duties as assigned. The position also functions as the state's expert and provides legal testimony in all aspects of the breath alcohol testing program when necessary.

Instrument Certification

+ Performs instrument adjustments, calibrations, calibration verification and certification activities on the lntoxilyzer 9000 and associated equipment following approved procedures and program policies.

+ Maintain and certify the EBAT program's reference instrument and calibration/adjustment and calibration verification equipment used to perform calibration activities in accordance with ANAB ISO/IEC-17025 accreditation requirements.

Instrument Repairs

+ Performs entry level troubleshooting and repairs using surface mount technology on instrument component operating boards within the Intoxilyzer 9000.

Customer Support & Administrative Duties

+ Provides accurate and timely information to customers when inquiries are received.

+ Log and track solutions and kits in the database per QA procedures and protocols.

+ Stay up-to-date on all assigned tasks for QA and mandated trainings from Safety and HR.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

One (1) year of relevant experience* repairing, performing maintenance, installing, modifying, calibrating, certifying, or fabricating precision measurement testing devices and associated equipment. Equipment experience must be primarily precision measuring equipment, or other related breath alcohol testing electronics equipment.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education** advanced technical education in electronics technology and/or relevant experience repairing, performing maintenance, installing, modifying, calibrating, certifying, or fabricating precision measurement testing devices and associated equipment. Equipment experience must be primarily precision measuring equipment, or other related breath alcohol testing electronics equipment equal to one (1) year.

*This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

**A copy of your transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Late transcripts will not be accepted.

Conditions of Employment:

+ Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.

+ No DUI or DUID Convictions

+ On-site position.

+ Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

+ Critical Status: Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

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 ([email protected]), 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 tospb.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, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include:

+ A completed State of Colorado application.

+ If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

+ If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

+ All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

+ Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

+ Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

+ A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.

ADAAA Accommodations:

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. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 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 [email protected] call 303-692-2060, option 5.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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CDPHE-A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges. Conviction does not mean automatic disqualification and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position.]

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+ No

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CDPHE: This position requires educational transcripts be submitted if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position or for the substitution of education for some experience. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications or substitution for this position, a copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript is required by the application deadline. You must attach this transcript to your application electronically.

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CDPHE--COOP: This position requires Critical Status as condition of employment, candidates must be willing to be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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CDPHE--This position requires Critical Status: As condition of employment, candidates must be willing to be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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This position requires that you do not have a DUI or DUID Conviction. Do you have a DUI or DUID Conviction?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you currently a certified Operator? (Have you taken the 8 hour in person course)

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you currently a certified Instructor? (Have you taken the 16 hour in person course)

+ Yes

+ No

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Please describe your experience and specify what type of equipment for which you maintained. diagnosed. and repaired analytical electrical equipment or electrical precision measuring equipment.

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Please describe why you are interested in this position.

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