Office of Public Safety Communications Shop Supervisor - Durango.

Classification and Salary Telecommunications Specialist IV Anticipated hiring range: $6,725 - $7,804/month; $80,700 - $93,648/year Full salary range: $6,725 - $9,934/month; $80,700 - $119,208/year Benefits Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long‑term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts. Eligible employees receive Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees. The State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no‑cost, year‑long program that supports an employee’s health and wellness goals. This program offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount. Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country. State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan. Eligible employees have access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI). Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role. We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details. We provide generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days. The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well‑being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short‑time counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services. Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University. We offer Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility. Position Overview This position is that of a working technical expert supporting federal, state, Tribal and local government agencies by maintaining microwave, telephone, two‑way radio, digital trunked radio (DTR), data and video communications equipment and systems. This position has the responsibility to provide technical expertise in the installation and maintenance of the aforementioned equipment. This position has supervisory responsibilities over the Telecommunications Specialists through project scheduling and instruction, including installation, modification, fabrication and calibration of new equipment and systems. This position will follow established procedures to provide ongoing preventive maintenance and failure resolution of systems and support equipment, creating and updating circuit and equipment records to fill public safety needs and inter‑government requirements. Key Responsibilities Technical Expertise & Support Establish installation, maintenance, and operating procedures using industry standards and best practices. Develop, construct, and repair circuits, systems, and peripheral assemblies, even without documentation. Design and fabricate electronic equipment to meet specific agency requests. Operate specialized test equipment including service monitors, spectrum analyzers, T1 testers, and RF cable analyzers. Manage TDM circuits (DS0, DS1, DS3) and -48 VDC power systems (rectifiers, inverters, batteries). Conduct daily remote monitoring of microwave and statewide wireless networks to ensure reliability. Supervision & Leadership Oversee daily operations and project scheduling for Telecommunications Specialists. Develop annual performance plans, conduct reviews, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback. Manage staff leave requests, conflicts, and grievances as delegated. Participate in the team hiring process and translate organizational vision into operational execution. Documentation and Communication Represent Communications Services professionally in all verbal and written correspondence. Attend customer meetings and deliver presentations on system operations. Update instruction manuals, schematics, and equipment records for the division. Consult on inter‑governmental and service level agreements (SLAs) for site responsibilities. Emergency Response & Maintenance Provide 24/7 on‑call emergency failure repair and service restoration. Climb towers to install, repair, and assess structural and electrical components. Operate 4WD vehicles and snow‑cats to reach remote mountain sites in severe weather. Maintain transmitter sites, including grounds, buildings, and emergency power plants. Coordinate maintenance for assigned vehicles and service roads. Work Environment 100% In‑person position. Work unit core business hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Requires on‑call duty on a rotation basis with other team members. Minimum Qualifications Four (4) years of hands‑on technical experience with land mobile radio (LMR), microwave, two‑way radio, or related RF technologies and at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity. OR a combination of a formal apprenticeship program or higher level coursework from an accredited, non‑correspondence, vocational or trades school and hands‑on technical experience with LMR, microwave, two‑way radio, or related RF technologies equal to four years and supervisory/leadership experience. Preferred Qualifications and Competencies Strong working knowledge of RF Microwave Communication. Hands‑on technical experience. Technical Instruction experience. Current Tower Certification. Current FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL). Conditions of Employment Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint‑based criminal history search, reference checking, driving history. Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application. Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License. Must be on call. Must be able to work with chemicals such as engine coolants, fuels, battery acid, grease, ATF hydraulic fluid, and lead. Must possess physical strength and agility to climb communication towers to 350 ft, climb across tower arms and perform required work while suspended. Must be able to obtain and maintain the following trainings and certifications within 6 months of hire: FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) Tower rescue training and tower climbing certification Sno‑Cat certification Winter Survival training Avalanche Awareness training First Aid and CPR Tower rescue training Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Disability Accommodation If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at: View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Colorado Department of Public Safety 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr