Broadband Engineer and OSP Supervisor

About the Position

The Broadband Services Supervisor is responsible for the efficient and stable operation of the District’s Broadband resources and facilities. This includes effectively managing the design and implementation of solutions aligning with the District’s Strategic Plan while conforming to industry standards and regulations.

This position is non-remote with a salary midpoint of $137,058. It will be open until filled, first candidate review will be July 13, 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position directly supervises up to 6 employees in the Broadband Department. This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; monitoring performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or equivalent; and combination of 4 years of experience or equivalent in Broadband/Fiber. Minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience designing a fiber-to-the-home distribution network. Minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience reviewing third party designs to ensure designs meet code and preferred District practices. Strong project management experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

Must have a valid Driver’s license. Fiber optics installation or design certification preferred.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word as well as major District Enterprise programs. In addition, operate standard office equipment to include fax, copy machine, scanner and multi-phone telephones.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, bend, reach, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Required to speak clearly and hear well when communicating over the telephone and in person.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoor settings include all types of property and site conditions including open spaces, timberlands, urban developments, flat and hilly terrain, building construction sites, and road rights-of-way. Indoor settings include residential, commercial, and industrial sites that can involve cramped spaces, moving machinery, etc. May be exposed to rough terrain in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

This position may require work hours in excess of 40 hours per week. Responds to after-hours phone calls or callouts, including day, night, and weekend.

Supplemental Information

Lewis County PUD believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success and that contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.

Department: Broadband

Job Code: BB0005

Location: Chehalis

FLSA Status: Exempt

Union/Non-Union: Non - Union

Travel: Local travel up to 50%; including travel and attendance at meetings, training, or District offices.

Reports to: Broadband and External Funding Manager