Quality Assurance- Tower Climber

Xenith Solutions is a small family-focused business where we focus on taking care of our employees and customers equally. We are focused on serving Federal / Civilian, Defense and Intelligence organizations with superior service. If you want to be a part of a rapidly growing business with an exceptional culture, then you want to be a part of the Xenith Solutions family. Xenith offers unmatched Benefits: 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits paid by employerFSA or HSA availableUnlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)401(k) matching (100% up to the first 4%) with NO vesting periodTuition / Certification / Training reimbursementAccident / Disability / Universal Life InsuranceAnd much more… Job Description: Xenith Solutions seeks Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) Tower Climbers to support a U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate trade and travel. As part of our high-performing team, The QA/QC Tower Climber is responsible for supporting deployment, sustainment, quality assurance, quality control, and inspection activities for communications, surveillance, and related tower-based systems. The contractor will perform on-site field observations, tower inspections, documentation reviews, quality assessments, and compliance verification to ensure that all deployment and sustainment activities are conducted in accordance with established requirements, industry standards, safety regulations, and programmatic objectives. Frequent travel is required. This position cannot be performed remotely, with a requirement to be on site at a CBP facility in Tucson, AZ. Responsibilities: This position requires a tower climb-certified professional at the competent level or above who can serve as the on-site subject matter expert, independently support and lead deployment-related activities, inspect work performed by outside vendors, and validate compliance at CBP-owned or leased tower locations. Deployment and Sustainment Oversight Oversee and manage deployment and sustainment activities to ensure all work is performed in accordance with established requirements, industry standards, and program objectivesSupport planning, execution, monitoring, and quality control of system deployments, civil buildouts, and sustainment operationsConduct detailed field observations of systems undergoing deployment or sustainmentMonitor deployment progress, identify discrepancies or issues, and verify compliance with applicable technical, safety, and operational requirements Quality Assurance and Quality Control Ensure adherence to quality assurance protocols, safety regulations, and technical specificationsConduct physical configuration audits, support system acceptance inspections, and oversee functional testing requirementsIdentify issues and risks within deployment plans and recommend corrective actions or mitigation strategiesSupport timely delivery of required objectives by assisting with schedule and resource management Tower Climbing and Tower Inspection Perform tower inspections in accordance with applicable Tower Industry Association standards, including TIA-222-GClimb towers at existing site heights to inspect, validate, and document work performed by vendors on or near CBP-owned or leased towersServe as the on-site subject matter expert for tower climbing, tower inspection, and related deployment activitiesIndependently lead or support field deployment activities requiring tower access and inspection expertiseAbide by all applicable CBP policies, site-specific requirements, Appendix A requirements, and professional conduct standards at all CBP tower locations Technical Review and Documentation Review deployment and sustainment documentation and provide recommendations as neededReview Joint Acceptance Inventories (JAI) As-Built drawings, system diagrams, statements of work, technical documentation, operational documentation, deployment checklists, and related materialsEnsure documentation aligns with applicable standards, program objectives, and industry best practicesMaintain comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date deployment and sustainment documentationUpload, organize, and manage deployment-related materials, including deployment checklists, inventories of decommissioned equipment, and deployment observation reports Reporting Prepare comprehensive daily reports documenting field observations, deployment activities, issues, risks, and actions takenDocument deployment notes and related information in alignment with discussions held with the team lead and team membersPrepare deployment, sustainment, and other required observation reports promptlyInclude detailed photographic documentation of identified discrepanciesProvide concise descriptions of each issue and cite applicable standards used during the deployment or inspection process Coordination and Communication Maintain effective communication and collaboration with team members, vendors, government stakeholders, and program leadershipCoordinate with team leads and field personnel to ensure observations, issues, risks, and recommendations are accurately captured and communicatedSupport mission requirements by assisting with schedule management and resource allocation Qualifications: Tower climb certification at the competent level or aboveDemonstrated experience performing tower climbing and tower inspection activitiesAbility to complete tower inspections in accordance with TIA-222-G standardsExperience sufficient to serve as the on-site subject matter expert for tower climbing and deployment activitiesAbility to independently lead deployment-related field activitiesExperience inspecting and validating telecommunications, surveillance, or related tower-based systemsStrong knowledge of deployment and sustainment operationsAbility to conduct physical configuration audits, support system acceptance inspections, and oversee functional testingAbility to review and assess technical and operational documentation, including:As-Built drawingsSystem diagramsStatements of workDeployment checklistsSustainment documentationTechnical specificationsObservation reportsAbility to prepare detailed reports, including photographic documentation and standards-based discrepancy descriptionsAbility to travel to designated deployment and sustainment locationsAbility to communicate effectively with vendors, team members, and government stakeholdersAbility to manage schedules, identify risks, and support timely completion of mission objectivesThe candidate must be able to identify, interpret, and apply applicable standards and regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to:Motorola R56 2017FAA-STD 19GFAA-STD 19F, as applicable to legacy or referenced requirementsNFPA 780TIA-222-GOSHA guidelinesApplicable quality assurance and safety protocolsApplicable CBP policies and site-specific requirementsPreferred experience:Experience supporting federal, DHS, or CBP deployment and sustainment programsExperience with telecommunications systems, video surveillance systems, radio communications, or related infrastructureExperience working with outside vendors and validating contractor-performed workExperience producing field observation reports, discrepancy reports, and deployment acceptance documentationExperience supporting civil buildouts, system deployments, and sustainment operations at remote or operationally sensitive sites