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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:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00