Outside Fiber Plant Specialist

Closing Date to Apply: Until Filled

Number of Openings: 2

Salary: $81,723.20 to $131,580.80

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will administer a background check and reference check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position. 

Position Summary

Under supervision from the Telecom & Fiber Services Manager, this position provides technical expertise and coordination in design, documentation, and maintenance of the District’s fiber optic outside plant. The position supports the safe and reliable operation of the District’s for both utility operations and wholesale telecommunication. The incumbent collaborates with engineering, operations and customer stakeholders to implement fiber connectivity solutions, ensure accurate records and maintain compliance with established standards and procedures.  

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate with Grant PUD’s Telecommunications Engineering department on the physical design, layout and documentation of fiber optics infrastructure to support ongoing operations and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain accurate records of fiber plant assets, including maps, splicing documentation, and connection data within GIS and asset management systems.
• Prepare design packages and work orders for new fiber connections, repairs, and modifications.
• Review and process fiber connection requests from internal and external customers, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with established standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to plan and implement reliable and cost-effective fiber connectivity solutions.
• Communicate project and connection status updates with stakeholders; provide guidance on fiber plant capabilities and capacity.
• Assist with inspections, audits, and documentation updates for fiber facilities.
• Support troubleshooting and fault tracing of fiber systems in coordination with operations and maintenance teams.
• Utilize GIS and asset data for planning, forecasting, and identifying fiber capacity or maintenance needs
• Contributes to process improvements in fiber recordkeeping, mapping accuracy, and connectivity design.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures.
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

• Bachelor in Engineering, Technology, or related field, or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Two (2) years’ experience in telecommunications, fiber plant design or fiber network operations.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

• Experience with GIS based fiber design, splicing documentation, or asset management systems.
• Familiarity with fiber construction standards, inspection practices and telecom permitting.
• Experience supporting internal utility or wholesale broadband operations.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of fiber optic plant design principles, splicing and interconnection schemes, and applicable utility/telecom standards.
• Knowledge of Grant PUD’s computing environment, policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Skill in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, maps, and fiber documentation.
• Skill in using GIS and data management systems to maintain accurate records.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate across technical and customer-facing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete work within established deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
  • Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units
• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☒9 hours  ☐10 hours  ☐12 hours

*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.

Salary : $81,723 - $131,581