Colorado is hiring: IT Audio Video Analyst in Denver

Overview

Colorado Legislative Council Staff (LCS) is the nonpartisan research agency of the Colorado General Assembly. Legislative Information Services (LIS) is the technology team within LCS that develops, maintains, and secures information and technology systems for legislators and legislative staff.

Accessibility and equal opportunity: LCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Information about Legislative Council Staff can be found at the Colorado General Assembly website.

Accessibility statement: The Colorado Legislature provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For inquiries, contact our ADA Coordinator at OLWR.ga@coleg.gov or 303-866-3393.

Position summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Audio-Visual Technician with extensive experience in building, supporting, and operating AV/IT systems. The candidate will plan, construct, operate, and troubleshoot diverse audio-visual and multimedia systems, focusing on integrating solutions to ensure high system uptime and performance. The role requires proficiency in both preventative maintenance and reactive support to guarantee seamless operation of all AV/IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate can remain calm in high-stress, public-facing environments with frequent changes in direction. Similar to other LCS professional legislative staff, the successful candidate will work in a non-partisan manner.

The Colorado General Assembly is a small but high-profile state government department with approximately 500 users, including 100 legislators. LIS provides computing, network, storage infrastructure and support to all legislative staff, legislators, and others in the Capitol. LIS also implements and supports AV equipment and services in 12 committee rooms, the House of Representatives and Senate chambers. Remote testimony and participation for committee hearings are managed by this team.

This is a full-time, salaried state employment, onsite position with limited work-from-home options. You must be authorized to work in the US. Persons seeking contract positions or visa sponsorship need not apply.

Work location and remote work: This position is not hybrid. During the four-month legislative session (January–May), work is in person 100%. During the eight-month legislative interim (May–December), on-site presence is required with limited options based on office needs and supervisory approval.

Salary and employment details: This is a full-time, salaried state employment position with onsite and limited work-from-home options. Salary range is $65,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on education and experience. Legislative Council Staff employees are not members of the state personnel system. Pursuant to the Colorado constitution, legislative employees are not part of the state personnel system.

Benefits and leave

Benefits include:

• PERA retirement benefits, including Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans;
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• Disability coverage (short-term and long-term);
• Life and AD&D insurance;
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs);
• Discounts through the State of Colorado Work-Life Employment Discount Program;
• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

Leave policies include:

• Minimum of three weeks of annual leave, based on tenure;
• Eleven annual paid holidays;
• Sick leave;
• Flexible work schedules during the legislative interim;
• Compensation time policy.

Education and experience

You must have a substantial background in AV/IT technical support, with a minimum of five years of dedicated experience in the field.

Traits

You should demonstrate the following:

• Exceptional technical competency and strong customer service orientation;
• Wide range of problem-solving skills;
• Team player with ability to work with colleagues and users at all levels;
• Professional phone and desk-side etiquette;
• Excellent verbal and written communication;
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize a high-volume workload;
• Ability to meet deadlines while multitasking across multiple projects;
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills;
• Proactive, independent, and collaborative working style with minimal supervision;
• Ownership and accountability for tasks, issues, projects and team;
• Ability to deescalate situations in high-stress environments;
• Follow-through on personal and team commitments.

Primary responsibilities

• Provide excellent technical support with a focus on customer service;
• Identify, analyze, plan, and advise on AV system solutions based on cost, support, flexibility, and long-term vision;
• Monitor and respond to software/hardware matters related to AV networking, microphones, speakers, streaming encoders, DSPs, DMPS, and related infrastructure, services, and applications;
• Manage user accounts and rights for audio software and services;
• Proactive troubleshooting and documentation of system events to ensure continuous functioning;
• Learn, implement and support end-user digital workplace technologies;
• Improve existing processes and training;
• Collaborate across technical and business teams;

Please send your application to lis.ga@coleg.gov with the subject “Application for IT Audio Video Analyst” on or before September 15, 2025. Your application should include your resume, a cover letter, and three professional references. Incomplete applications will not receive further consideration. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The position will close once a candidate is selected.