Cabling Technician

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical documents to include specifications, basis of design narratives, and floor plans.
• Determine material and equipment needs.
• Perform site assessment surveys to determine existing conditions and develop execution strategies.
• Cook up travel arrangements and material/equipment purchasing and shipping.
• Lead installation activities on assigned projects to ensure approved requirements are followed.
• Be familiar with cabling types to include inside plant (ISP)/outside plant (OSP), CAT 3/CAT 5e/CAT 6/CAT 6a shielded and unshielded twisted pair (STP/UTP), RG6/RG11 coax, and single mode/multimode fiber optics.
• Experience with mechanical and fusion splicing fiber connectors.
• Respond to correspondence in a timely manner and actively participate in meetings to present information to technical and non-technical audiences, resolve conflicts, respond to requests for information (RFI), and coordinate requirements/schedules.
• Manage assigned projects and maintain a milestone report with real time progress updates.
• Follow government cabling standards and operating procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement by performing ongoing analysis of project performance and lessons learned to improve documentation, processes, and customer service delivery.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and pass the DHS Employment Eligibility Verification process.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant installation experience, preferably in DHS or other similar federal agency.
• Proficient in termination of cabling types: CAT 3/CAT 5e/CAT 6/CAT 6a shielded and unshielded twisted pair (STP/UTP), RG6/RG11 coax, and single mode/multimode fiber optics.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Visio.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Effective customer service, verbal/written communication, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills in both formal and informal formats with customers, stakeholders, and technical specialists.

Physical and/or Mental Qualifications

• Ascend/descend a ladder.
• Position themselves to access computer and related equipment connections.
• Transport objects or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

This position supports Surge Support requirements and is subject to inclusion in future contract iterations based on evolving program needs and contract scope.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Skills

Building Industry Consultant Service International (BICSI), Technician certification.

ITIL certified.

Experience using ITSM systems, such as ServiceNow.

Building Industry Consultant Service International (BICSI), Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM).

Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO, including Disability/Vets.