Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist

Okaloosa County•Fort Walton Beach, FL

About The Position

Provides county-wide utility locating, construction, and telecommunications infrastructure support. The role locates and marks underground utilities, supports infrastructure installation and construction projects, coordinates crews and materials, collects field data, and maintains county GIS systems, particularly the county fiber optic network and local survey control network. It also performs construction engineering inspection and oversight, researches survey and property records, and helps maintain field operations procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus three years of progressively responsible experience in outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure construction, operations, and maintenance, including utility location, construction engineering inspection, and GIS utility-related field data collection; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience using utility locating equipment.
Valid driver license.
NULCA certificate, or ability to obtain one within one year of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) badge.
Ability to operate computers, digitizers, telephones, plotters, printers, GPS/survey equipment, handheld tools, and other machines and office equipment.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including lifting and moving objects, working in confined or low positions, climbing, traversing uneven terrain, and sustained outdoor work and walking or standing.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, explain procedures, follow oral and written instructions, read technical materials, and prepare forms and reports.
Ability to apply basic computer technology, drafting, engineering, and mathematical principles; interpret information; and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to adapt under minimal to moderate stress and exercise tact and courtesy when working with professionals, county staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency using ArcPro and related software packages.
Ability to perform GIS-integrated GPS cadastral surveys, data collection, and utility permitting.

Responsibilities

Locate and mark underground utilities using specialized electronic locating equipment or ground penetrating radar before excavation.
Review maps, as-builts, and historical data to identify existing infrastructure.
Assist with installing conduit, hand holes, detectable mule tape, and fiber optic cable.
Review construction and engineering plans, attend utility coordination and other meetings, and serve as a liaison for construction projects.
Provide Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) and oversight of construction crews and projects.
Plan and coordinate crews, materials, and telecommunications-related projects.
Perform RTK/GPS field data collection and develop field procedures and quality control standards.
Research property deeds, certified corner records, government survey notes, plats, and related information.
Test, implement, and maintain components of the county-wide GIS database and related systems, especially the county fiber optic network and local survey control network.
Maintain and assist with updating field operations procedure manuals.
Perform other duties as assigned.