Supervisor Local Network Implementation 332205

We are seeking a Supervisor Local Network Implementation to provide supervision and direction for our team of Network Technicians. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing strategies and plans to accomplish company objectives in the Network Implementation organization.

As a Supervisor Local Network Implementation, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising and directing Network Technicians performing various splicing functions on new and existing cable, fiber, and wire.
• Overseeing the installation of network elements related to Ethernet projects, CORE ring builds, and capacity exhaust projects.
• Managing the construction of copper and fiber networks built underground, buried or aerial facilities, and pad and pole mount electronic devices.
  

The ideal candidate will have experience supervising union-represented Technicians and a strong understanding of network implementation strategies. If you are a motivated and organized individual with a passion for leading teams and driving company objectives, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Candidates must reside in the Tuscon or Casa Grande areas to be considered for this position.

• Supervise construction activities ensuring efficient operations and quality service promptly (e.g. digging holes, placing poles, laying cable and conduit in the ground).
• Prepare plans and specifications on all projects within the region to support the development and organizational objectives.
• Ensure Technicians perform all work and handle all tools following accepted safety rules, regulations, and practices.
• Oversee Technician use and maintenance of heavy-duty equipment; for example compressors, pumps, blowers, hand tools, power tools (air and electric), electronic measuring devices (e.g., multi-meters, volt-ohm meters), tractors, backhoes, trenchers, and hydraulic equipment (e.g., forklifts, aerial lifts, pallet jacks).
• Ensure Technicians make necessary tests for gas before entering utility holes or vaults. Use Life Support equipment to check utility holes and vaults for gas. Must pump water and/or clean debris from utility holes.
• Participate in the process of negotiating and or bidding on projects with vendors and contractors for the construction and/or installation of plant facilities.
• Provide supervision to technicians on designs and plans to evaluate and implement new services, technologies, and products within established standards.
• Provide supervision to represented Plant Facilities personnel, including, but not limited to, line workers, cable splicers, and equipment installers, etc. Supervise the development and maintenance of engineering and construction cost analysis to provide the basis for engineering estimates and contract awards on a Division level.
• Ensure the plans and specifications created by Plant Facilities support approved business strategies and provide a platform that is scalable and migratable to support future service requirements.
• Provide recommendations for necessary training for engineering staff.
• Ensure Century System Practices are communicated and adhered to.
• Stay abreast of industry issues and technologies through continuing education and actively participate in state and local industry committees/forums.
• Supervise staff by appraising performance, training, administering salaries, and communicating department objectives.
• Work with the Division staff in the operations of the Division to achieve established Telephone Group objectives.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of communications industry experience in the networking area
• Demonstrates leadership and advanced technical knowledge as the primary leader directing work
• Ability to travel as much as 35%-45%
• Experienced in the bidding, negotiation, and approval of engineering, installation, and construction contracts with multiple internal and external customers
• Possess in-depth knowledge of ISP/OSP equipment and designs
• Comprehensive knowledge of network technologies spanning the switching, access, and transport portions of the network
• General understanding of the Advanced Intelligent Network, SS7 Network, and other nontraditional local exchange network technologies
• A valid driver's license required

Preferred:

• Master's degree with Telecommunications concentration preferred
• Possess a detailed working knowledge of packet switching, X.25 and X.75 protocols, IEEE 802.X protocols, OSI reference model, frame relay, SMDS, and ATM switching
• Possess a detailed understanding of digital switching topics such as space division switching, time division switching, blocking probability functions, and multistage switching.
• Understand digital transmission topics such as PAM, PCM, Nyquist theorem, line coding, framing techniques, and time division multiplexing.
• Working knowledge of the SS7 protocol, CCS network architecture, trunk signaling requirements as specified in Bellcore TR-394 and TR-317, function of the LIDB service, and operation of the 800 database service.

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$84740 - $112980in these states: AZ

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.