Assistant Director – Telecommunications

Role Overview

• Provide assistance to the Director of Telecommunications in the support of the overall operation and management of the Open Access Telecom Network
• Manage assigned capital projects and Authority initiatives
• Assist the Director in preparation of annual budgets, five-year capital plans and operating revenue and expense projections
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators
• Assist with network carrier relations and business development
• Maintain regulatory affairs
• Develop and update standard operating processes and procedures
• Develop and report on financial performance of the division
• Implement process improvements to streamline operating efficiencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required
• Seven years of engineering and project management experience
• Construction project management and permitting process experience, public sector development projects preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other relevant software
• Knowledge of/familiarity with GIS/GPS, Computerized Maintenance Management System software, and Fiber Management Software (3-GIS)
• Familiarity with grant writing and grant administration
• Knowledge of OSHA’s General and Construction Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910 and CFR 1926)

Benefits

• Participation in the NYS Employees’ Retirement System (PENSION)
• NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
• 12-paid holidays
• 3-weeks vacation
• 10-sick days
• 2-personal days
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurances
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development