The Telecommunications Engineer assists with supporting the activities of the Telecommunications department to ensure that all ITS needs of Jackson Rancheria and the Tribe are met.
• Ensure that each guest receives outstanding service by creating a friendly environment and following Jackson Rancheria Guest Service Guidelines.
• Focuses on designing, developing, and managing communication systems and networks and involved in both the design of network infrastructure (including fiber optics) and the operation and maintenance of telecommunications systems.
• Maintain detailed records of network configurations, maintenance activities, test results, and any changes made to the network. This documentation is crucial for future reference and compliance purposes.
• Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables and recording configuration diagrams and specifications.
• Ensures the integrity of the design mapping system by making the necessary adjustments in a timely, accurate manner.
• Use software to create detailed schematics of network infrastructure, including equipment placement, cable routing, and connectivity diagrams, helping in planning and optimizing network layouts for efficiency and scalability.
• Plan the layout of fiber optic cables, considering factors like distance, bandwidth requirements, and potential obstacles.
• Choose the appropriate fiber optic cables, connectors, splicers, and other hardware needed for the project.
• Performs/oversees the installation of fiber optic cables, ensuring they are laid out properly, protected from environmental factors, and meet industry standards for performance and safety.
• After installation, conduct tests to verify the integrity and performance of the fiber optic network. This includes measuring signal strength, attenuation, and data transmission speeds.
• Ensures the completion of projects according to plans, specifications, schedules, budgets and contractual commitments.
• Facilitates the installation and maintenance of telephony, data and video services and products to the satisfaction of the customer by coordinating field systems activities to achieve system goals.
• Monitors the work performed by outside contractors.
• Assists in the selection and evaluation of contract bidders for projects.
• Works closely with construction teams, contractors, and utility providers to implement and maintain outside plant infrastructure.
• Ensures that all plant upgrades meet specifications by coordinating activities that minimize breaks in service and outages, and by facilitating internal and external communications.
• As technology evolves and network requirements change, may be involved in upgrading existing fiber networks or expanding them to new areas.
• Continually reviews and makes necessary enhancements to operating practices to ensure optimization of resources.
• Assists in training and sharing of knowledge with other Telecommunications personnel.
• Provides backup support for Audio/Video as needed.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Requires knowledge of data, video and telephony distribution systems.
• Requires knowledge of Nortel/Avaya PBX CS1000 programing.
• Requires extensive knowledge of fiber splicing, OTDR and other fiber optic diagnostic/troubleshooting tools.
• Must be knowledgeable and adhere to ANSI/TIA-606-B.
• Requires knowledge of cable/telecommunication theory of operation and construction procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of the BICSI ITS codes and standards.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Must have at least 10 years in construction, network services, or cable/telecommunication related field.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• BICSI RCDD Certificate or the ability to obtain one preferred.
Pay range: $80,800 to $105,000 per year
*Shift Differential: Non-Exempt employees will receive a $1.00 per hour shift differential for any hours worked between 10:00pm and 6:00am.
This is not a smoke free workplace. Although we employ state-of-the-art air filtration systems, cigarette smoke is in the work environment.
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