Electronic Specialist - Colorado Springs Airport

Description / Position Overview

The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome an Electronic Specialist to the Airport IT & Phones team!

As an Electronic Specialist, you will assist in the installation, upgrade, maintenance, and calibration of various electronic equipment and systems at the Colorado Springs Airport. These systems include physical access control; IP based CCTV (closed circuit television) and recording; airfield lighting controls; programmable logic controllers; fiber optic communications; AVI (automated vehicle identification) system including controllers, readers, transponders, and vehicle gate operators; IP based public address and paging systems; fuel dispensing and leak detection systems; and passenger boarding bridges.

• Install, configure, and calibrate electronic systems by following schematics, diagrams, and manuals
• Maintain inspection, repair, and status logs
• Maintain compliance with TSA (Transportation Security Administration) and Airport requirements
• Conduct service checks and perform routine maintenance to keep electronic systems functioning properly
• Locate, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic connections
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical-mechanical, and optical equipment
• Provide maintenance and repair services for various electronic systems at the Airport
• Provide demonstrations on the safe use, operation, and maintenance of equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate
Knowledge of:

• Fiber optic, electrical, and electronic theories and applications of the design of signal structures and systems
• Methods and techniques of electrical and electronic engineering
• Electronic testing, calibration, and repair procedures
• Principles and theories of electronics
• Operations of various electrical and electronic test equipment
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Basic operations of electrical construction work
• Knowledge of industrial automation or SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems

• Assist in the planning, design, installation, maintenance, and repair of Airport systems
• Respond to, investigate, and troubleshoot requests concerning the operation of Airport systems and peripheral equipment
• Read and interpret engineering plans, blueprints, and schematics
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with airport staff, tenants, and vendors

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Three (3) years of full-time experience with the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electronic control, monitoring systems, and related instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions.
• Associate degree in electronics, successful completion of electronic trade school, or certification as an electronics technician
• Two years of full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, or repair of various commercial or industrial electronics systems (i.e. access control/security systems, CCTV, fiber optic systems, public address/paging systems, AVI systems, airport or airfield electronic control systems, telemetry or monitoring systems, telephony systems, and/or radio communications)

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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