Network Specialist I - OSP Construction

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and supervise outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations.
• Supervise consulting resources in the engineering and/or construction phase of the projects.
• Work independently with representatives from network operations, associate managers, consultants, design engineers, and construction contractors for TDS Telecom Network Services to ensure the needs of the company are being met.
• Implement fiber networks while conforming to existing TDS Outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and TDS OSP standards established for the Telecom Network Services.
• Stay current with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and ensure construction is always in compliance with NESC standards.
• Avoid assisting in the engineering phase of projects.
• Create labor, material, and overhead project cost estimates.
• Provide audits of OSP projects and coach consultants and/or contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Verify that all documentation required to complete projects successfully, including bid jobs, build orders, job start agreements, VMOPs, and close out documentation is complete.
• Adapt quickly in an ever-changing environment to new GIS based construction tracking methods, new construction methods, and rapidly changing architecture types.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree (or higher) –OR– 2+ years of professional work experience
• 3+ years of experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking
• Maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance
• Fiber optic implementation experience
• Excellent leadership, customer relations, and communications skills
• Self-directed and able to work independently
• ESRI ArcGIS, AGOL, Spatial analysis or other GIS experience
• Proficient working in a digital environment
• Understanding of Telecommunications industry and principals
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• PC database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills
• Working knowledge of NESC construction practices and engineering standards
• Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups
• Understanding of Fiber to The Home (FTTH) design and construction techniques
• Ability to read and understand FTTH construction prints