Telecommunications Technician 3 - Lead Technician/Supervisor

VTG Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a Telecommunications Technician 3 - Lead Technician/Supervisor located in Washington, D.C. This role involves overseeing structured cabling installations, ensuring compliance with standards, and troubleshooting telecommunications systems.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, must be a U.S. citizen, and possess relevant clearances. Pay ranges from $40-$50 per hour based on experience and skill level.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications.
• Must possess a Secret Clearance or TS/SCI.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to terminate fiber and copper cables.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation of structured cabling systems.
• Troubleshoot entire communications systems.
• Review timesheets and expense reports for accuracy.
• Communicate daily with VTG PM on progress.

Skills

Telecommunications systems expertise

Ability to calculate figures and amounts

Knowledge of Database software

Understanding of floor plans and telecom layouts

Supervision of cabling installation crews

Education

BICSI Level 2 certification (preferred)

Tools

Fluke test sets or equivalent

Basic hand tools for cabling technicians

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking Telecommunications Technician 3 - Lead Technician/Supervisor located in Washington, D.C.

What will you do?

Familiar with a variety of complex installations, repairs telecommunications systems and equipment, and performs the following duties:

• Oversees or assists in the installation of structured cabling systems (fiber optic and copper).
• Oversees or assists in building telecommunication closets while adhering to applicable standards and specifications.
• Ensures grounding and bonding are compliant with applicable standards and codes.
• Ensures fire stopping procedures are accurately followed.
• Oversees or assists in testing and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems.
• Ensures transmission fundamentals of copper and fiber media are maintained.
• Uses knowledge of and experience with Outside Plant operations to ensure rodding, roping, and fiber splicing and tipping are properly performed.
• Troubleshoots entire communications system to determine if problems are related to hardware or cabling.
• Tests and evaluates newly installed or existing hardware to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility.
• Utilizes technical manuals and brochures to determine equipment which meets establishment requirements.
• Visits vendors to learn about available products, enhancements, or services.
• Reviews timesheets and expense reports for accuracy, approves these documents, and ensures they are submitted in accordance with company procedures.
• Compiles, reviews and/or submits other reports, such as site reports or project status reports, as required by management.

Do you have what it takes?

• 5 plus years of experience
• Secret Clearance or TS/SCI
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; and MS Office Products.
• BICSI Level 2 certification is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must have their own PPE and Basic hand tools for cabling technicians
• Must be local or within 50 miles of location
• Must be US Citizen
• Must be able to support installation schedule and meet budgets provided by VTG Project Manager. PM may not be on site but will report daily to PM on status and progress made
• Must be capable of getting ladders, lifting boxes, materials, etc.
• Must have PPE equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, etc)
• Supervision experience managing multiple cabling installation crews for installing new copper, fiber, backbone/riser cabling
• Ability to understand floor plans, telecom room layouts, and provide redlines for final Asbuilds
• Material understanding and ability to confirm materials
• Ability to terminate all types of fiber and copper cables using all types of connectors
• Experience in installation of cable conveyances (cable tray, J hooks, ladder rack)
• Telecom room buildout experience (racks/cabinets, patch panels, grounding, etc)
• Testing experience using Fluke or equivalent test sets for fiber and copper
• Troubleshooting experience
• CAC Badge (Preferred)
• DoD Secret or higher clearance (Preferred)
• Communicate daily with VTG PM (remotely or on site) on progress made

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $40-$50 per hour, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.