OSP Engineering Supervisor

Northern Wasco County PUD is excited to announce a new full-time opportunity for an OSP Engineering Supervisor to join our growing utility team. This exempt position offers a 40-hour workweek and the chance to be part of a vibrant, forward-moving organization.

The Outside Fiber Plant (OSP) Engineering Supervisor plays a critical role within the District’s Broadband division,

overseeing the design, deployment, maintenance, and documentation of the outside fiber plant (OSP) for an intergovernmental agency (IGA). This position manages engineering standards, GIS mapping, and infrastructure records, ensuring accuracy and reliability while supporting network expansion and customer connectivity. Working closely with District staff, IGA partners, and contractors, this position supports network planning, expansion, and troubleshooting to deliver reliable broadband services. The OSP Engineering Supervisor collaborates with internal staff, IGA partners, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, scalable broadband infrastructure in alignment with the District’s mission.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: We are proud to offer a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package including but not limited to:

- Generous PTO Accruals

- 11 Paid Holidays

- 100% employer-paid premium for Medical/Rx/Dental for individual and/or family coverage

- 100% employer-paid premium for vision coverage for individual and/or family coverage

- 100% employer-paid Basic Life Insurance 2X annual salary

- 401(k) 7.5% base + 7.5% match = 15% total possible employer contribution

- 457(b)

- 100% Employer-paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability

- HRA VEBA

- Business Travel Insurance

- Voluntary benefits

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Supervise and develop a team supporting OSP engineering, GIS mapping, and related project management.

- Participates in the recruitment, selection, and retention of department personnel. Monitors, manages, and evaluates performance of direct reporting staff and work processes to ensure continuous improvement and increased contributions.

- Holds employees accountable for working safely, consistently, productively, and in compliance with policies and work rules in pursuit of department and organizational goals.

- Motivates, encourages, and supports employee professional growth and development. Coaches, develops, and improves employee performance through effective communication, documentation and feedback, performance assessments, and other positive performance supervisory strategies designed to increase individual productivity and overall team performance.

- Lead and manage OSP engineering functions, including design, documentation, deployment, and maintenance of all related infrastructure, with best practice standards aligned with generally accepted industry practices.

- Initiate new plant installations by thoroughly and efficiently detailing requirements to stakeholders.

- Develop accurate construction drawings, splicing diagrams, and related documentation.

- Participate in network planning and development of deployment strategies.

- Support other teams with implementation, troubleshooting, and repair of network connections and customer deployments.

- Collaborate closely with internal staff, IGA partners, contractors, and vendors to support network planning, expansion and mapping accuracy.

- Administer the fiber GIS mapping and inventory systems to ensure complete and accurate documentation of the District’s infrastructure and topologies.

- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment. This includes the willingness and desire to share information, work collaboratively, and help others – both inside and outside of the District’s Broadband group.

- Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.

- Oversee vendor and contractor performance to ensure compliance with specifications and timelines.

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes, permitting requirements, and other regulations.

- Maintain and support the District’s long-term OSP Engineering, GIS, and project management functions in a manner that aligns with District objectives.

- Demonstrates cultural competency through respectful, inclusive work habits and through the valuing and welcoming of cultural differences in all position responsibilities.

- Supports the District’s mission to serve our customers and foster a safe and positive work environment by personally exhibiting behavior that aligns with the District’s Core Values & Beliefs.

- Must perform the duties of this position in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety regulations and protocols.

- Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions:

- All NWCPUD employees are expected to work outside of normal business hours when required during emergency restoration activities and to accomplish other special projects.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: PLEASE NOTE: This position requires the use of various tools/equipment that are related to performing the essential functions of this job.

- In-depth knowledge of OSP engineering principles, practices, and standards for designing, building, and maintaining fiber infrastructure.

- Proficiency with OSP design tools, CAD software, and GIS platforms used in the development of construction drawings.

- Familiarity with easements, rights-of-way, permitting, and regulations governing the use of public/private property.

- Thorough understanding of utility systems and related infrastructure.

- Expertise in FTTx and PON designs, including both centralized and distributed splits and splicing architectures.

- Practical knowledge of OSP construction practices, including aerial, buried, and underground plant, with adherence to NESC and OSHA standards.

- Knowledge of fiber testing, troubleshooting, and acceptance procedures (e.g., OTDR, power meter)

- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and drive projects to completion.

- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail in documentation and recordkeeping.

- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Supervisory and/or Functional or Technical Responsibility or Oversight:

- Supervises Broadband support staff.

- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to staff in accordance with project and organizational goals

- Provides systems and process training

QUALIFICATIONS: Recommended Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):

Other combinations of education and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do the work will also be considered.

Education/Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, telecommunications, construction management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

- 7 -10 years of progressive responsibility in a service provider or outside plant contractor environment.

Experience in construction environments preferred.

- 3-5 years of proven supervisory/leadership experience in technical or engineering settings.

- Experience working with both internal stakeholders and external vendors, partners and other government agencies.

- Valid and current driver’s license. Driving records must be acceptable and insurable by NWCPUD insurance carrier at standard group rates. An annual consent for a release of one's driving record is also required

Job Scope:

- Decisions focus on daily or monthly activities to effectively implement assigned processes.

Mental or Visual Demand: Concentrated mental and/or visual attention; the work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications; or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for

sustained periods.

Physical Requirements: Working and Physical Conditions: Work is typically performed under reasonably good working conditions; while exposure to any or all of the above elements may occur, such exposure is generally not present to the extent of being disagreeable. Requirements are those consistent with normal office administrative or clerical positions such as sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding. May push up to 50lbs, and/or lift, pull, or carry up to 25lbs.

This organization believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not to limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. Northern Wasco County PUD reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Northern Wasco County PUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer