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.