Communications Engineer- (Telecommunications Infrastructure) - ITS Department

About the role

The City of Phoenix Information Technology Services Department (ITS) provides enterprise-wide IT solutions and supports departments' business solutions. Our business is in the City of Phoenix, which means the work our IT professionals do helps to improve the lives of residents, businesses, and visitors to Phoenix!

Responsibilities

• Technical analysis and evaluation of LAN/WAN environments; telecommunications; wireless and RF communications; datacenter; or other networks.
• Managing large communications projects including preparing and reviewing detailed final construction plans for specifications, special conditions, agreements, and instructions.
• Reviewing final plans, specifications, projects scope of work, special conditions, and agreements.
• Directing and inspecting the work of contractors and crews.
• Overseeing the City's fiber optic backbone within the public right of way.
• Coordinating utility conflict resolution and partnership collaboration during system planned improvements and unplanned connectivity issues.
• Creating intergovernmental agreements with specific language to address infrastructure partnerships/relationships for installation and maintenance within jurisdictional right of way.
• Managing and maintaining emergency restoration of the City's right of way underground communications utility.
• Administering infrastructure asset management data within SAP PM and ESRI ArcGIS platforms.
• Executing other responsibilities as requested by leadership.

Requirements

• Three years of professional electrical, electronic, or communications engineering, or security systems experience involving the design, installation, service and maintenance of electronic security or communications systems and equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic, or communications engineering, or related field.
• Five years of professional experience designing, developing and maintaining specifications for current and future City communication systems, datacenter environments, and communication inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) pathways and spaces.
• Three or more years of experience working in a large-scale environment and supervising highly technical staff.
• Experience in/with: Designing and supporting communication inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) infrastructure, including datacenters using TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) and BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International) standards.
• Writing policy, implementing and enforcement of industry standards, codes, and established policies.
• Conducting security system assessments and making recommendations.
• Providing/managing 24/7 support for critical systems.
• Using standard CAD, Bluebeam, ESRI ArcGIS and database software packages.
• Current BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification or successful completions of the BICSI Project Management Courses.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to evaluate complex communication systems and infrastructure. They should also have high attention to detail, especially when managing technical specifications, asset inventories, and system documentation. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities when working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders are essential. Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple technical initiatives simultaneously, are also required.

Skills

Knowledge of: Information technology equipment and devices such as switches, network cable, etc., Right-of-Way (ROW) permitting and processes, Ability to navigate and utilize asset inventory management systems in ESRI, ArcGIS, and SAP software, Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to evaluate complex communication systems and infrastructure, High attention to detail, especially when managing technical specifications, asset inventories, and system documentation, Effective leadership skills, with the ability to guide and support technical staff in a large-scale operational environment, Excellent communication and collaboration abilities when working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders, Strong organizational and project-management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple technical initiatives simultaneously, Proficient in interpreting engineering standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements, Adaptability and willingness to stay current on emerging communication technologies and tools, Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in technical and operational decision making.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions, Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans, Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan, Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually, Dental, vision, and life insurance options, Employer paid long-term disability, Free Bus/light rail pass, Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year, Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days, Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period, Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi. For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits Minimum Qualifications

Pay

Pay Range: $86,156.60 to $115,460.80/annually. Pay Range Explanation: The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.