Positions

Pay Range 16 Breakdown

BreakdownMinMax
Annually$39,085.31$58,627.96
Monthly$3,257.11$4,885.66
Bi-Weekly$1,503.28$2,254.92
Hourly (40 hrs.)$18.7910$28.1865
Hourly (42 hrs.)$17.8962$26.8443
Hourly (56 hrs.)$13.4222$20.1332

OSP Engineering Assistant

Range: $39,085.31 - $58,627.96 (16)
Position Number: 10008

JOB TITLE: OSP ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting the OSP Engineer win the engineering, construction, maintenance and installation of the City’s OSP Fiber Optic Network, and related PON services. This position is also responsible for the general administrative support for the OSP Engineer.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Assists in the design and engineering of the City’s Fiber Optic Network.
Monitors and assists in ordering and maintaining of OSP materials and helps set inventory levels.
Assists the OSP Engineer in developing the annual budget for both the OSP Fiber Optic Division and the Facility Services Division.
Assists in maintaining troubleshooting and maintenance schedules and protocols.
Coordinates work with contractors and other city departments as needed to construct and maintain the City’s Fiber Optic Network.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
Knowledge of planning, design and engineering of the OSP portion of Sonet and PON fiber optic networks.
Knowledge of and ability to use Fiberworks/ GIS and other related databases.
Ability to assist the OSP Engineer in developing a long range construction program to expand and upgrade the city’s OSP Fiber Optic Network.
Knowledge of the standards, materials, techniques, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of OSP Fiber Optic Facilities.
Basic knowledge of Fiber Optic Transmission.
Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge in the use of specialized computer programs to design and manage a Fiber Optic Network.  
Ability to interpret test results. 
Knowledge of understanding loss measurements.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in working with the public, both at customers’ homes and in large corporate settings.
Skill in designing the OSP portion of customer Fiber Optic Networks for corporate customers of simple to moderate complexity.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The OSP Engineer assigns work in terms of general instruction.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, city, state, and federal laws and regulations. Understands basic OSP Fiber Optic Network planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance procedures as well as PON Network installation. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work is considered moderate in engineering complexity. New advances in fiber optic engineering, construction and maintenance can be complex and skills should be kept up to date.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to assist the OSP Engineer in performing specialized technical duties n the planning, design, engineering, maintenance, construction, and installation of the City’s Fiber Optic Network as it relates to OSP. The position also provides support in the maintenance and budget planning for the City’s buildings and other facilities. Successful performance results in a highly reliable fiber optic communication network for employees and citizens. 
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, vendors, contractors, small, medium and large business and corporate customers as well as the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or to exchange information, resolve problems, provide services and install services and equipment for the public, both at their homes and businesses.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, couching, or walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed indoors but field work will be necessary to gather data for the design and engineering of the OSP Fiber Optic Network. The field work could possibly be in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and irritating chemicals. Meetings with business and corporate customers will require appropriate professional dress as the circumstances dictate.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma and the ability to read write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with completion of a high school diploma or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the successful completion of an apprenticeship/ internship. Upon satisfactory demonstration of more complex skill levels this position can be upgraded to a Senior OSP Engineering Assistant resulting in an expansion of duties and a related pay grade increase. 
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Drivers License issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Ability to work comfortably and effectively with the public a must.
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