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Position Title: Senior Network Planning Engineer<\/span><\/b>
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Base Salary: <\/span><\/b><\/a>$99,391 to $145,800 annually DOE<\/span><\/span>
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Benefits:<\/span><\/b><\/span> Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.<\/span><\/span>
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Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. <\/span><\/span>
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As our state\-of\-the\-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.  <\/span><\/span>
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Our Company Values:<\/span><\/b><\/span> <\/span><\/span>
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• Genuinely Caring: <\/span><\/b><\/span>We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention. <\/span><\/span>
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  • Empowering You: <\/span><\/b><\/span>We help customers choose what is best for them, and we support employees in implementing new ideas and solutions. <\/span><\/span>
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    • Innovation and Improvement: <\/span><\/b><\/span>We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other. <\/span><\/span>
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      • Earning Your Trust: <\/span><\/b><\/span>We build trust through clear, honest, human communication. <\/span><\/span>
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        Job Summary<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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        The Senior Network Planning Engineer is responsible for the oversight, planning, budgeting, and project timing for network growth, modernization, consolidation, and advancement needs in a fiber focused business. The Senior Network Planning Engineer uses various inputs to determine the optimal network distribution solutions based on demand, architecture, funding, and anticipated growth. The Planner analyzes current demand, geospatial data, data analytics, and forecasts to determine and implement the best network solutions.<\/span><\/span>
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        Essential Duties and Responsibilities: <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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        The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Internal Tools & Systems<\/span><\/b>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Internal Tool Development & Maintenance: Designing, building, and enhancing tools that support Joint Use operations and compliance.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>System Implementation & Migration: Leading the rollout and transition of platforms like JU360, PowerApps, and integrations with Site Tracker, IQGEO, DPI, Qport, AldenOne, NJUNS, and others.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Automation Systems: Managing and developing automation solutions to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Training & Enablement: Creating and implementing training programs, including training dashboards, to ensure adoption and effective use of tools across teams.<\/span>
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        Program & Process Management<\/span><\/b>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Program Management: Overseeing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for internal tool initiatives.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Metrics & Reporting: Developing dashboards and reports in Tableau and other platforms to track performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>KPI Tracking & SLT Presentations: Monitoring key performance indicators and presenting progress and insights to the Senior Leadership Team.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Process Optimization: Identifying gaps and opportunities to streamline workflows and improve data integrity.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Records & Compliance Oversight: Ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory and internal standards.<\/span>
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        Other Duties<\/span><\/b>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.<\/b><\/span>
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        Required Qualifications:<\/span><\/b>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>High school diploma or GED.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>The qualified candidate will need to have a broad network understanding:<\/span>
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        o    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Access networks<\/span>
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        o    <\/span><\/span><\/span>FTTP\/FTTN<\/span>
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        o    <\/span><\/span><\/span>BBDLC network<\/span>
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        o    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Ethernet Services<\/span>
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        o    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Feeder\/Distribution facilities<\/span>
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        o    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Customer Prem solutions<\/span>
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        o    <\/span><\/span><\/span>MDU\/MTU solutions<\/span>
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        o    <\/span><\/span><\/span>SONET<\/span>
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        o    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Wireless<\/span>
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        o    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Transport\/Data dependencies.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Outside Plant (OSP) architectures consisting of underground, direct buried, aerial, and building applications.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>In\-depth understanding of PON architectures to include centralized and distributed split, greenfield MDU\/SFU, and inside wiring solutions<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Network elements associated with FTTP, FTTN, xPON, BDLC, TDM, G.Hn, Broadband services, and  <\/span>Active Ethernet solutions.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Understanding of CPE solutions<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>GIS experience with platforms such as ARC GIS and QGIS<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Understanding of CAD based drawing systems.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience with common analytics tools (i.e., Alteryx, Tableau).<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Understand LEAN concepts.<\/span>
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        Preferred Qualifications<\/span><\/b><\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or job\-related field preferred.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Database skills which include creation, scripting, and programming (i.e., Microsoft SQL), preferred.<\/span>
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        Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<\/span><\/b><\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally to achieve positive outcomes.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to work in a team environment driven by partnerships and collaborate with colleagues.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to work independently with minimal direction.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and work within critical deadlines.<\/span>
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                 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to operate with customer\-focus mindset.<\/span><\/span>
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        Work Authorization<\/span><\/b>
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        Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.<\/span>
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        Physical Requirements<\/span><\/b>
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        The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<\/span><\/i>
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        Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and\/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.<\/span>
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        Work Environment <\/span><\/b>
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        Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi\-line telephone system. The work is primarily a modern office setting.<\/span>
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        At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self\-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self\-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.<\/span>
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        Diverse Workforce \/ EEO:<\/span><\/b>
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        Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a non\-job\-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status.<\/span><\/a>
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        Ziply Fiber requires a pre\-employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre\-employment drug screening.<\/span><\/span>
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        Ziply Fiber is a drug free workplace.<\/span><\/span>
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