OSP - ISP Inspector 1

Network Connex Company; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Connex Company is seeking an OSP/ISP Inspector I in the United States to support telecom infrastructure projects. The role requires drive, discipline, and the ability to work independently with strong planning and assessment skills aligned to industry standards, regulations, and safety policies.

The position involves field surveys, fiber route design, permit applications, and coordination with clients to deliver on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Outside and Inside plant engineering, design, planning, maintenance, and installation.
• Project planning, scheduling, and management experience desired.
• Bachelor's degree, technical college diploma, or equivalent years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific project requirements.
• Prepare and update site status reports, databases, and project forecast reports.
• Field survey and engineering of proposed fiber route, collecting data for applications.
• Responsible for fiber network design characteristics to meet client requirements, including fiber assignments, splice placement, and schematic assessments.
• Aerial and underground make ready surveys; route selection and verification.
• Submit permits and follow up on jurisdictional and other agency permits.
• Identify essential materials and tools to carry out the scope of work.
• Assist in developing new business opportunities with clients.
• Readiness to rotate between projects and clients to meet deliverables.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Field survey

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

$65,000 - $75,000 a year

POSITION SUMMARY

The OSP/ISP Inspector 1 must have a great deal of drive, motivation, discipline, confidence, and the ability to work independently. You must be deadline-oriented with strong assessment and planning skills along with knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, OSHA safety standards, right of way, and permit acquisition. Well-versed in OSP/ISP industry standards and adheres to project-specific, local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Proficient with as-built schematics, dry utility plans, plats, and diagrams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Prepare and update site status reports, databases, and project forecast reports.
• Field survey and engineering of proposed fiber route, collecting data necessary to complete pole attachment applications, and/or buried installation applications.
• Responsible for fiber network design characteristics to meet client requirements, including but not limited to fiber assignments, splice placement, address validation, logical schematics, and fiber optic component assessment.
• Aerial and underground make ready surveys; outside/inside plant route selection and verification.
• Submit permits and follow up on any jurisdictional and other agency permits.
• Identify essential materials and tools to carry out the scope of work.
• Perform and/or supervise a feasibility walk to determine whether the proposed route may be properly constructed according to quality and technical standards.
• Assist in developing new business opportunities with clients.
• Provide input and assistance in investigating and creating new techniques and methods that may increase the Company’s e3iciency.
• Incorporate cutting edge applications to arrive at the desired result on projects.
• Alert supervisor of any issues that may a3ect client relations. Provide recommendations for solutions.
• When opportunities arise, assist with the development of new business opportunities with clients.
• Readiness to rotate between projects and clients to help the organization meet deliverables and goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in Outside and Inside plant engineering, design, planning, maintenance, and installation.
• Previous project planning, scheduling, and management experience desired.
• Possess a Bachelor's degree, technical college diploma, or equivalent years of experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. The role regularly requires sitting, communicating, and using a computer and other office equipment. The employee may occasionally stand, walk, reach, bend, and lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may be performed in an office, remotely, or in a warehouse, yard, or field environment, with occasional travel to company or vendor locations. NATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES (NTI) | A NETWORK CONNEX COMPANY

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position may require occasional travel to company locations, vendor sites, job sites, or other business-related locations as needed. Travel requirements may vary based on operational needs.

DISCLAIMER

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or assigned at any time based on business needs.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Network Connex is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The company is committed to maintaining a workplace that supports equal opportunity and complies with applicable employment laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Network Connex and NTI are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants, consistent with applicable law. Individuals who require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the position should contact Human Resources