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Network Infrastructure Designer 2
Location:
Gainsville
Description:
If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. Make a dierence in the community you live in! As a Community Builder-an employee with the City of Gainesville- you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life. Department: 5023 GRU - GRUCom Engineering Salary Range Minimum: $29.36 Salary Range Maximum: $44.72 Closing Date: 07/05/2024 Job Details: The ideal candidate must have extensive expertise in Outside Plant Fiber optic construction and permitting, coupled with proficiency in GIS applications, particularly utilizing Schneider Fiber Manager or similar Fiber manager software, ArcMap, ArcFM, and other Esri products. They should possess a comprehensive understanding of fiber optic construction, splicing, and installation practices.Responsibilities include:* Utilizing Schneider Fiber Manager and ArcMap to design and optimize layouts for fiber optic networks.* Managing and updating GIS databases with current and accurate data to support network design and operations.* Generating detailed construction prints and documentation for fiber optic network deployments.* Conducting Site visits to field locations for job estimating, permitting and infrastructure verification.* Overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, specifications, and budgets.* Demonstrating strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.* Possessing a strong ability to create precise, detailed construction and permitting prints and schematics for fiber network installations. Job Description: SUMMARY Skilled technical work of a complex and diverse nature providing design, planning, scheduling, documenting, as well as supply and material precurement for expansion and maintenance of GRUCom network infrastructure. The work requires detailed knowledge related to the principles, practices, techniques and methods in the capital, maintenance and operation of fiber plant infrastructure and network design equipment and associated items.Positions allocated to this classification report to the area engineering manager and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its advanced technical skills, problem solving, and judgment skills, and broad knowledge base in the area of fiber infrastructure design and network design. EXAMPLES OF WORK* *This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Analyzes existing fiber plant network and planning for expansion and mitigation of existing capacity issues.Prepares fiber build documentation for GRUCom Construction including maps, fiber assignment documentation, permits, and third party attachment permits.Initiates updates to fiber plant work packages and drawings based upon changes made during the construction phase of plant expansion or repair.Estimates cost and material needed for fiber plant expansion. Works with purchasing division/warehouse personnel to order and manage purchase orders, expedited purchase orders, emergency purchase orders, and contracts; follows up with vendors on materials requested, but not received; and coordinates the return or stocking of leftover non-stock parts and equipment.Initiates, prepares, and processes documents to generate purchase requisitions for non-stock material purchases; provides input and recommendations for source justification, proprietary, standard, and original equipment manufacturer purchases; and researches stock items to provide adequate manufacturers part information in inventory management system.Monitors stocked material items to make sure they are available when needed. This involves working with GRU Stores to determine appropriate stock and reorder parameters. Also included is a working knowledge of stocked and non-stocked material so the correct items can be reserved in design packages and for planned and unplanned outages. Regularly evaluates new and existing material and supplies by meeting with vendors and scheduling product reviews and demonstrations.Reviews plans for GRU New Services initiated reviews. Identifies potential conflicts, works with developers to mitigate those conflicts, and identifies opportunities for GRUCom fiber plant expansion. Works with plan submittal personnel to design paths for GRUCom expansion and ensure they are added to the plans.Reviews plans for FDOT roadway projects. Identify potential conflicts and initiate a design and plan to mitigate the conflict. Work with FDOT personnel to install, remove, or relocated GRUCom fiber plant in the project area. Reviews plans from agencies outside the normal GRU service territory (Alachua County, other municipalities, University of Florida, other utilities). Identify potential conflicts and/or opportunities for GRUCom plant expansion. Work with agencies to mitigate conflicts or install, remove, or relocate GRUCom fiber plant within the plan boundary.Manages projects to expand fiber plant capacity and repair damaged fiber plant.Provides documentation for GRUCom fiber infrastructure plant. This includes items such as, but not limited to: fiber cable, terminations, splices, jumpers, cabinets, fiber distribution panels, slack loops, snowshoes, attachments, and colocation facilitiesMaintains accurate Geographic Information System (GIS) records for all fiber infrastructure plant.Interfaces with operations personnel to schedule fiber outages and coordinate restoration of services. Provides fiber plant outage documentation to applicable GRUCom operational personnel.Provides advice and assistance to other departmental personnel on technical and administrative problems related to the design and maintenance of fiber plant.Maintains a professional attitude and customer oriented approach to effectively communicate information with various personnel, including engineers, network managers, construction personnel, and other maintenance and operations personnel.Attends work on a continuous and regular basis. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS May be required to train and perform duties in emergency situations.May act in absence of the Manager or other Supervisor in the Division.Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma with additional engineering/technical coursework completed, and four (4) years in utility fiber infrastructure design, utility plan review, fiber plant construction methods and practices, and fiber cable network design; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES Licenses Valid State of Florida driver license. Certifications None KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of network design principles including infrastructure design and functions of various networking devices.Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) principles, functions, and procedures.Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of basic fiber cable installation and maintenance. Knowledge of basic mathematics, unit conversion, geometry, and basic physics.Knowledge of basic plan review methods and procedures, identifying and mitigating design conflicts, and identifying network expansion opportunities on standard utility and development plans.Knowledge of standard construction practices as they relate to the installation, relocation, or removal of fiber plant infrastructure.Knowledge of estimating practices and principles, including scope of work, labor, and material, for fiber plant construction documents. Knowledge of basic utility standards for infrastructure installation, removal, and relocation.Knowledge of computer software and operating systems including, but not limited to: SAP, Windows MS Office (Project, Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, and Outlook).Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, regulations and precautions.Ability to read, comprehend, and implement work from technical bulletins, manufacturers' maintenance/repair instructions, and information relating to fiber plant design and construction. Ability to manage small and medium sized projects.Ability to evaluate new products and technologies in the field of fiber plant infrastructure design and construction.Ability to troubleshoot basic issues with network design and construction.Ability to troubleshoot basic services outages as they related to fiber plant and infrastructure.Ability to work with other network professionals within the Organization to determine need requirements for cable plant design and expansion.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.Must communicate orally, see physical surroundings, listen, hear others, respond to oral commands, and demonstrate good communication skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours.May be required to response to unplanned service outages and emergencies. Note: May Require Assessment(s).May fill multiple positions.May establish an eligibility list. Come join our team! The City of Gainesville oers a competitive benets package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. All 'regular' employees are eligible for traditional benets such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also o er great things like on-site tness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical sta and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees. Equal Opportunity The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-XXXX or TDD/TTY at 352-334-XXXX. Veterans' Preference Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at XXXX@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-XXXX.PDN-9c37f6ae-4988-495e-8cd7-63408de775e9
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