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Network Planning Analysts review, plan, and evaluate network systems; provide documentation/project tracking and management reporting; provide tactical input on overall network planning and related projects; interact with customers and users regarding the design of information and communications technology needs.

• Design telecommunications transport systems to meet the needs of staff, faculty, students, and research projects University-wide
• Review and analyze buildings and campus distribution systems statewide and develop design requirements, projects scope, and estimate costs
• Assist Network Engineers with designs, including research, design support, and field verification
• Provide network design drawings, as-built drawings, and other documentation; primarily using appropriate software tools
• Provide on-going support for Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software and coordinate updates
• Consult with customers and users to complete cabling requests to add, move, or change telecommunications jacks and/or outlets; create and/or update jack matrices, design drawings, and work orders as necessary
• Manage projects from scope development, design, implementation, and expenses through to completion
• Evaluate potential solutions to determine if projects can be completed by internal resources or through external vendors; prepare bid notifications
• Work with customers to schedule and fulfill their needs based on work orders assigned
• Work with contractors to resolve design issues and to prevent issues during construction
• Adhere to regulatory requirements, codes, standards, contract requirements, etc.
• Research, design, and implement infrastructure modification and upgrade projects that affect physical infrastructure systems and telecommunications

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00