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Overview: the network specialist i is expected to assist in the creation of osp design maps using gisYou will have to understand numerous projects, possibly located in multiple locations and statesYou will continually monitor design costs and monitor job progress to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budgetThe individual filling this position is responsible for continually working with various governmental agencies to protect the tds osp network from being jeopardized by permitting requirements or proposed road improvementsYou may be required to negotiate with municipalities, other utility companies from a network and a legal perspective for the purchase, lease and/or sale of inner ducts, fiber and/or complete networks.
This position will work closely with our sales organization as well as field servicesIt will also have an emphasis on row, easement and pole attachments and will interact with members of net ops compliance as well as working with communities on their permit ordinances.
Candidate must reside within 50 miles of the following locations: enterprise, al - montgomery, al - butler, al - hattiesburg, ms - meridian, ms
Tds telecom, headquartered in madison, wis., employs 2,900 people and is a subsidiary of telephone and data systems, inc[nyse: tds], a fortune 1000® companyFounded in 1969, tds incEmploys 9,100 people and has approximately six million connections nationwide through its businesses u.sCellular, tds telecom, oneneck it solutions llc, and tds broadband serviceTds incHas been named to several forbes lists, including america`s best employers for diversity, best large employers, and best employers for womenVisit tdsinc.comResponsibilities:
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 statesProvide technical support for special request projects such as, major road moves or potential on-net buildsHe/she must 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 transfersIf needed, assist in the engineering phase of projectsThis involves creating labor, material, and overheads project cost estimates.
Provide audits of osp projects and coach consultants and/or contractors to ensure accuracy and consistencyThe audits will ensure compliance with national electrical code standards and current tds osp standards.
Review all required reports from field personnel and contractor invoicing for accuracyManage projects by reviewing quality of work, clean up resolution, proper maintenance of project documentation and continual review of project progress.
Verify that all documentation required to complete projects successfully, including bid jobs, build orders, job start agreements, vmop’s and close out documentation is complete.
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 osp engineering (ospe) members on engineering of network builds with in gis.
Assist in training ospe members on the use, functions and tools with in gis
Review data for impacts to builds (eg: roadmoves)
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 practice for tdsIncludes application upgrades and data sources
Qualifications: required qualifications
Associate degree (or higher) –or- 2+ years professional work experience.
3+ years experience in voice/data/video networking.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance.
Other qualifications
Gis experience
Esri arcgis experience
Spatial analysis experience
Experience in telephony or related fields
Excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills
Thorough understanding of telecommunications industry and principals
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Pc database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills
Advanced working knowledge of nesc construction practices and engineering standards
Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups
Ability to read and assess fiber and/or hfc designs and prints
Benefits as a part of your total compensation, #tds provides a comprehensive, competitive benefit packageThe benefit plans address both the immediate and long term needs that you and your family may haveFor an overview of what we have to offer for full-time employees including vacation, health benefits and retirement options please click here.
At tds, we embrace equal employment opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by lawTo learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here!
