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Job Title: OSP Engineer
Job Location: NY: New York
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-08-22

Company Name: Level 3 Communications
Contact: HR
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: OSP Engineer Full Time Regular Requisition Number: 9068 New York , NY Requirements Basic Function: Perform coordination of outside plant construction, building entry and installation of fiber optic multiplexer equipment and wiring. ________________________________________ Dimensions Responsible for building entry from backbone network to customer building locations. Must interface with building owners/managers, customers, contractors, partners and company personnel. Implement design solutions of outside plant and SONET rings. Coordinate construction and building entry projects including budget, timelines, cost analysis, scheduling and implementation. Meet and negotiate building entry routes and designs with building owners or managers, and customers. Work under guidelines provided by Corporate office for network design. Maintain records of fiber rings and splice locations. Maintain records of network topography. ________________________________________ Nature/Scope Strong background and understanding of telecommunications outside plant construction. Experience managing network related construction projects with successful results (scope, schedule, and budget) Highly professional and motivated. Understanding of contracts management and project accounting. Creative problem solver. Proven results in building strong peer level relationships. ________________________________________ Knowledge Required: Five years work experience in the telephony field. Five years experience in project management. Bachelors in Engineering or Construction Management or similar technical degree and/or equivalent experience in telecommunications. Preferred Skills Good personal computer skills and must be proficient in MS Office applications, databases, and flowcharts. Experience in using computer aided drafting programs and MapInfo is preferred. ________________________________________ Human Relations Skills Must possess a high degree of Interpersonal skills, including diplomatic abilities, basic courtesy, and temperament in order to conduct meetings and negotiate with partners, suppliers of right of way, other utilities, building owners, equipment vendors, and contractors. ________________________________________ Problem Solving Must be able to assess problems, research alternatives and pursue acceptable solutions while remaining within company guidelines. Must be innovative, able to reset priorities and use resources to meet the needs of the company. ________________________________________ Physical Requirements Must have good visual acuity. Must be able to travel occasionally by airplane and automobile or other modes of public transportation. Must be able to work in a normal office environment including operation of a computer keyboard and mouse. Must be able to operate a telephone and communicate effectively with same. Must have the ability to drive an automobile and possess a valid operatorâ?s license and maintain a good driving record. Must be able to lift and carry 80 pounds. Must be able to occasionally work on off-hours. Must be able to be on-call 24x7. ________________________________________ Principal Accountabilities: 1. Conduct meetings with fiber network providers, personnel, contractors and internal staff. 2. Meet and negotiate with building owners, managers and customers. 3. Prepare detailed weekly reports. 4. Prepare timelines for the projects. 5. Prepare and track budgets. 6. Maintain fiber and splice records. 7. Maintain network topography records. 8. Maintain fiber mapping files on computer servers. 9. Generate maps for presentation and engineering use. 10. Manages special operation projects that may be assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please refer to Job code level3-9068 when responding to this ad.

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