EDN Provisioning Supervisor

EDN Provisioning Supervisor

(IT Network & Telecommunications-Senior Specialist)

Join an exciting team!

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is a national leader in adopting new innovative technologies that transform the way Washingtonians receive state services. As the states central technology agency WaTech is responsible for core IT services and guides the strategic direction of technology across multiple programs and domains.

About the opportunity:
This position is part of the Enterprise Data Networks (EDN) unit within the Network Services Division (NSD) which provides vendor and business management technical network design procurement financial quotes and implementation of the Wide Area Networks (WAN). EDN provisions and manages over 1100 fiber optic and copper circuits procured and contracted from various network telecommunication vendors

As the EDN Provisioning Supervisoryou will supervise the EDN provisioning this role you will work cooperatively with senior management and/or independently on high-risk high-profile initiatives that may impact significant/fundamental public service. This position reports to the Enterprise Data Networks Manager.

Some of what to expect with this role:

• Provide leadership mentoring and supervision to personnel.
• Manage the development and implementation of standards and procedures for Enterprise Data Network Provisioning staff.
• Make decisions on best technologies and methods to maintain an accurate network inventory database to ensure continuity for network resource allocation and critical service continuity.
• Analyze business requirements physical needs capacity projections configuration requirements standards and network design and configuration.
• Lead business needs assessments requirements analysis and capacity planning to design network technologies.
• Translate technological options into business terms and advise senior management on technology solutions for mission critical business problems.
• Decide on the development and management of standards and procedures for the enterprise data network including engineering implementation performance monitoring and integrating new technologies.
• Lead and decide on the formation of interagency work groups to engineer quote and deliver multi-service solutions.

Heres what were looking for:

• Eleven total years of progressive work experience in information technology specializing in management of network technologies. This experience must include:
  • Three years of experience in large-scale WAN networks and implementing network solutions that employ network transport.
  • Three years of progressive supervisor or lead experience.
  • Two years of experience in a customer-facing role.
  • Two years of experience in vendor management and vendor contracts.
• A bachelors degree in information technology or a related field can be used in lieu of four years of the total years of experience.

Preference may be granted to applicants with the following:

• Three years of experience conducting network inventory management.
• Certifications in professional leadership project management CISCO and/or ITIL.
• Two years of project management experience managing IT project framework deliverables such as proposals work breakdown structures (WBS) and project timelines

Telework:The onsite requirement is asneeded to conduct supervisor duties equipment inventories and attend in-person meetings with the Provisioning team and/or the EDN team.

We value diversity and different perspectives:

WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences perspectives and unique identity.We invite you to include your preferred name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process.

What WaTech offers:

As an employee of WaTech youll have access to an outstandingemployee benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family paid leave and holidays retirement plan options and more.

While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia Washington which is near some of the countrys mostscenic national parkswe are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy work-life balance.

To learn more about WaTech and what our employees enjoy about working here pleasevisit our website.

Additional information about this role:

• This position requires a background check. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability to perform in the position and is a continued condition of employment.

How to apply:

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large apply button at the top of this addition to completing your online application please also include the following attachments:

• A current resume detailing your applicable experience training and/or education.
• A letter of interest highlighting how your experience aligns with the outlined job posting.

Top candidates will be asked to provide a list of their professional references with contact information.

Reminders:

• A real person is reviewing your application material. It is in your best interest to complete the application in its entirety and review thoroughly before submitting. You will not be eligible to re-apply for this posting for 30 days.
• Applications with missing or incomplete fields or supplemental question responses such as see resume may be considered incomplete and removed from consideration.
• WaTech complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. WaTech does not use the E-Verify system. We are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practice Training (OPT) opportunities. For more information please
• Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number and date of birth prior to submittal.)

By submitting your materials you affirm that all information is true and correct. Any untruthful information is cause for removal from the applicant pool. If hired as a result of this recruitment the discovery of incorrect or falsified information may lead to disciplinary action or dismissal.

Recruitment process:

The first round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date. It is to the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.

The salary range reflected above reflects the full potential for this position. The base pay offered to the selected candidate will consider the candidates specific qualifying experience and internal equity of the existing team.

Contact us:For inquiries about this position please contactRebekah Wilkesator email to

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