Telecommunications Director jobs in Stockton, CA

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.