Communications Engineer; Telecommunications Infrastructure - Department

Position: Communications Engineer (Telecommunications Infrastructure) - ITS Department
ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Information Technology Services Department (ITS) provides enterprise-wide IT and supports departments' business solutions. Our business is in the City of Phoenix, which means the work our IT professionals do helps to improve lives of residents, businesses, and visitors to Phoenix!

The Information Technology Services department is seeking a Communications Engineer to join the Telecommunications Infrastructure team. The Communication Engineer is responsible for engineering and maintenance activities for the City's enterprise communications network, which include design, implementation, configuration, and advanced support of the City's communication cabling infrastructure. This role performs advanced technical analysis and evaluation of network hardware, manage carriers and projects, support programs, and manage vendors to successfully support the City's extensive fiber optic and copper networks.

This role requires individuals experienced in the design, installation, and administration of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) Layer 1 infrastructure environments. The Communication Engineer will also perform technical analysis and evaluation of LAN/WAN environments; telecommunications; wireless and RF communications; datacenter; or other networks.

Additional duties and responsibilities include:

* Managing large communications projects including preparing and reviewing detailed final construction plans for specifications, special conditions, agreements, and instructions.

* Reviewing final plans, specifications, projects scope of work, special conditions, and agreements.

* Directing and inspecting the work of contractors and crews.

* Overseeing the City's fiber optic backbone within the public right of way.

* Coordinating utility conflict resolution and partnership collaboration during system planned improvements and unplanned connectivity issues.

* Creating intergovernmental agreements with specific language to address infrastructure partnerships/relationships for installation and maintenance within jurisdictional right of way.

* Managing and maintaining emergency restoration of the City's right of way underground communications utility.

* Administering infrastructure asset management data within SAP PM and ESRI ArcGIS platforms.

* Executing other responsibilities as requested by leadership.

Please note:

This position is not eligible for remote work and requires full-time onsite and field-based presence. This position requires participation in an on-call rotation, and overtime support which may include nights, weekends, evenings, early mornings, and holidays as operational needs arise.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

* Knowledge of:

* Information technology equipment and devices such as switches, network cable, etc.

* Right-of-Way (ROW) permitting and processes.

* Ability to navigate and utilize asset inventory management systems in ESRI, ArcGIS, and SAP software.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to evaluate complex communication systems and infrastructure.

* High attention to detail, especially when managing technical specifications, asset inventories, and system documentation.

* Effective leadership skills, with the ability to guide and support technical staff in a large-scale operational environment.

* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities when working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

* Strong organizational and project-management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple technical initiatives simultaneously.

* Proficient in interpreting engineering standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

* Adaptability and willingness to stay current on emerging communication technologies and tools.

* Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in technical and operational decision making.

SALARY

Pay Range: $80,454.40 to $/annually.

Hiring Range: $80,454.40 to $/annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

* Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

* Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only:
Please understand that this is pay grade 061. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

* Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.

* Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.

* Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.

* When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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