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NRTC

OSP Manager

NRTC, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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NRTC is Member Driven and Technology Focused – providing solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video solutions. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations.

JOB SUMMARY:

NRTC Broadband Solutions is looking for OSP Managers to join our growing team. The NRTC Broadband Solutions OSP Manager oversees outside plant operations at one project, under the direction of the OSP Director, this includes field engineering, inspection; oversees the construction of fiber and fixed wireless facilities; ensures that personnel and contractors understand RUS specifications procedures and regulations; and oversees the safety of the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees the management of all outside plant activities, including fiber and fixed wireless

Follow construction standards for fiber and fixed wireless including any electric purposed plant requests

Follow field engineering standards and procedures to enable construction standards to be achieved

Follow inspection process and procedures to ensure construction standards are achieved

Drive consistency among OSP Inspectors in the pursuit of primary objectives

Day to day activities regarding the Inspection

Organize the OSP staff to ensure achievement of primary objectives including assignment of Inspectors to Contractor crews

Cultivate a culture of teamwork with Inspectors and Coop Members

Facilitate construction meetings as needed

Documentation and communication between OSP team, member and construction vendors

Utilize process and documentation to drive results as opposed to manpower and experience

Ensure documentation in Automation/Workflow meets OSP standards and procedures

Focus on decentralized Field Engineering processes that drive the design of the network

Stay current on all Documentation, including Inspector Daily Reports, Contractor Street Sheets, Production Sheet Validation, Contractor Invoicing and As-builts based on those invoices

Weekly reporting and communication to the Project Manager assigned to your project

Complete ownership of the Outside Plant function including internal and external resources and all methods of construction

Ensure NRTC Broadband Solutions culture is spread within the project team and welcomes professional growth and development

Other related duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft 365 & SmartSheet products

Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal communications skills

Strong command of RUS construction standards

Above average skills in verbal communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demonstrated ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external customers

Ability to travel as required

Disclaimer: The above job description summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills

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