Network Specialist II - Outside Plant Construction

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design of OSP projects and/or supervision of consultants who are responsible for coordinating outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states.
• Provide technical support for special request projects such as major road moves or potential on-net builds.
• Work with Finance to ensure proper accounting of facilities placed and interact with the legal department to ensure that the company is not at risk in any asset transfers.
• If needed, assist in the engineering phase of the projects. This involves creating labor, material, and overhead project cost estimates.
• Provide audits of OSP projects and coach consultants and/or contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Create and perform analysis on network designs for the OSP teams utilizing GIS tools and extensions.
• Provide the data back for the OSP teams to use in strategic decisions, AD's, and HLDROM's.
• Partner with Regional OSPE members on the use, functions, and tools within GIS.
• Create processes and tools for mobile use of GIS for data collection and consumption.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating current GIS products being offered on the market and provides recommendations for upgrades and changes in methods of practices for TDS.
• Includes application upgrades and data sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience.
• 4+ years’ experience in Voice, Data or Video networking.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
• Ability to travel to construction sites daily may be required based on business needs.
• Experience in OSP Construction and/or Engineering (fiber or copper or coax) – OR -related Utility/Municipal Construction and/or Engineering – OR - Construction Project Management, Utility Installation Technician, General Trades experience preferred.
• Fiber optic implementation experience.
• Excellent leadership, customer relations and communications skills.
• Self-directed and ability 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.