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Department:

5023 GRU - GRUCom Engineering

Salary Range Minimum:

$76400.00

Salary Range Maximum:

$120401.63

Closing Date:

07/01/2025

Job Details:

This is highly skilled technical lead work of a complex and diverse nature providing design planning scheduling documenting as well as supply and material procurement for expansion and maintenance of GRUComs fiber network infrastructure. This position leverages GIS Schieder ArcFM CityWorks and other fiber manager software tools to identify document troubleshoot and create fiber networks. This position requires extensive knowledge of standard best practices for fiber optic technology GIS fiber technician installations FDOT BICSI NEC/NECS and permitting processes to support GRUComs fiber infrastructure for both underground and overhead applications. The GIS and Operational Systems Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate records facilitating network expansion generating Methods of Procedures preparation of cost estimates management of fiber infrastructure inventory and ensuring the efficient operation of fiber networks.

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Job Description:

SUMMARY
This is highly skilled technical lead work of a complex and diverse nature providing design planning scheduling documenting as well as supply and material procurement 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. This position takes a lead role in facilitating network design.
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.
Stays current with technological developments in the area of fiber plant construction and preventive maintenance procedures.
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 facilities
Maintains accurate Geographic Information System (GIS) records for all fiber infrastructure plant.
Reviews work practices and procedures for continuous improvement and quality control and makes certain that GRUCom Network Infrastructure Designers post infrastructure information in the Geographic Information System accurately.
Inspects job package documents and permits of GRUCom Network Infrastructure Designers for purposes of accuracy and quality control.
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.
Required to respond in cases of unplanned outages and emergencies.
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 an accredited two year college with major course work in engineering construction or a related subject area and eight (8) years in outside plant installation maintenance and repair 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 advanced network design principles including infrastructure design and functions of various networking devices.
Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) principles functions and procedures.
Knowledge of fiber-documentation-specific GIS software.
Knowledge of advanced principles practices and techniques of basic fiber cable installation and maintenance.
Knowledge of basic mathematics unit conversion geometry and basic physics.
Knowledge of plan review methods and procedures identifying and mitigating design conflicts and identifying network expansion opportunities on standard utility and development plans.
Knowledge of advanced 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 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.
Ability to guide and train subordinate personnel in the performance of their duties.

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 respond 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 oer 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 or TDD/TTY at .

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.

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