Position Summary: This position supervises workforce of OSPC field technicians that install and maintain both residential and business lines, OSP cable facilities hi-cap access services, and broadband services. The position duties include, meeting service activation and repair commitment dates, maintaining revenue/expense objectives and promotion of new and existing company products.Must interact and supervise associate workforce and vendor resources to coordinate and disseminate information to complete job assignments and work effectively with other department to attain objectives.Must have a solid understanding of the business/department able to manage expense targets.Articulate business/departmental KPI’s to work groups (i.e., can clearly set goals/objectives).Holds team accountable to clearly achieve results through coaching and performance management.Support and participate in promotion of Company products.Work with Engineering and OpCen to monitor workload and schedule manpower and resources needed to meet workload demands, customer needs and company objectives.Responsible for determining and fulfilling the needs of the team for employee development and training.Interface with customers on escalations involving telephone related service activity.Communicate with other departments, i.e. assignment, engineering and, OpCen in an effort to improve the coordination between these departments as well as the overall quality of service experience for our customers.Quality Control, i.e. tool inspections, building and vehicle inspections, Quality assurance inspections etcProvide Capital and expense Budget input as required.Analyze operational reporting and utilize statistical process control tools to identify performance opportunities and provide corrective action plans as required.Responsible for managing employee time sheet approval, email administration, Internal/external communications, procurement management, Varasset administration and overtime equalization.Adhere to Company and Federal/State/Tribal/Local safety regulations. Employee Relations: Consistently provides feedback and direction to field technical staff to ensure employee development, engagement and business knowledgeLeverages all employee communication vehicles and opportunities (weekly/monthly/quarterly/one-on-ones) to obtain feedback on departmental goals, gains input on action plans and modifies direction as necessary and to engage and to hold employees accountable to overall business operations and results.Utilizes and leverages existing employee recognition programs to reward key contributions and positively impact employee morale.Partners with Human Resources to ensure firm, fair and consistent application of HR practices/policies and labor agreements.Ensures employee advocacy and a positive work environment by listening and responding to employee feedback, issues, questions and concerns in a timely manner. (When possible, 24-hour response time to all employee relations issues).Maintain a safe work environment by conducting regularly scheduled safety meetings, applicable safety training and reinforcing state/federal safety requirements within the work Customer Ownership: Supports employees that directly interface with the customers by removing barriers, soliciting process improvement suggestions and streamlining the work.Works with teams to ensure action plans are developed and ensures follow-up on customer issue resolution identified in action plans. Job Requirements 5 years supervisory experienceMust possess expert understanding of telecommunications access installation and repair2-3 years OSP installation and repair and troubleshooting experienceBasic knowledge of FTTH and data networkingMust be able to perform complex hardware/software research and provide first level technical supportAdvanced knowledge of outside plant functionsMust possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills along with a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under pressure and/or with deadlinesMust possess basic understanding of electronics, electrical circuitry, network installation, maintenance and testingThorough knowledge of copper and fiber-based technologiesMust be able to interact with internal/external customers and assist with problem resolutionMust demonstrate good oral and written communication skillsMust possess basic PC skills: Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook. Required Skills Education, certification and/or license requirements: Must possess a valid State driver’s license and a clean driving recordMust have a high school diplomaBS/BA Degree preferred, or directly related experienceSuccessful completion/certification in related technical fields desired Environmental Factors/Physical Requirements: Must be available 24/7 to support off-shift technicians and emergency situations as neededMust be able to work in inclement weather.
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