Supervisor, Telecom Systems

Job No: 499915 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78703 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Hybrid

Do you thrive in taking the initiative to tack challenges? Are you able to lead with encouragement, communicate with clarity, and build up those around you? If so, we have a leadership opportunity for you! We are seeking a driven leader to join the Telecom team as a Telecom Systems Supervisor!

In this pivotal role, you will lead the planning and coordination of daily operations to uphold the integrity of LCRA's extensive Telecommunications Network. This network encompasses cutting-edge technologies such as DWDM, SONET, MPLS, Mobile Radio (LMR), and Private LTE, spread across a vast fiber and microwave radio infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, adept at balancing meticulous planning with adaptability and a strong focus on safety protocols. Join us during this transformative period at LCRA's Telecom team, where we are dedicated to ensuring the reliability of mission-critical services while pushing boundaries with innovative P-LTE and broadband solutions for Central Texas!

You will be trusted to:

- Provide leadership and direction to staff. Hire, train, assign work, evaluate and manage performance, determine compensation of subordinate staff in compliance with human resources policies and handles all aspects of staff supervision. Maintain awareness of department issues and responds to employee needs and concerns. Communicate with employees to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information.

- Lead staff in the installation, testing and maintenance of equipment within assigned areas. Develop test procedures for equipment within assigned areas. Coordinate installation and maintenance of field equipment with others. Lead staff in performing final test, verifying proper operation and releasing equipment for service.

- Advise on equipment requirements within assigned areas. Develop cost estimates and monitors expenditures for new equipment.

- Plan and lead staff in planning assignments to assure material and resources availability, cost effectiveness and efficient use of personnel.

- Ensure staff maintain safety and environmental compliance in the performance of all assigned duties. Attend and ensure staff attend monthly safety meetings.

You qualify with:

- Five or more years of experience in electronics, telecommunications maintenance, or other relevant experience.

- A degree(s) in electronics technology, telecommunications technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

- Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

- Experience in telecommunications technologies such as fiber optics, microwave radio, DWDM, LTE, packet routing and switching.

- Knowledge of safety principles and procedures

- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applications close: 10/01/2025 Central Daylight Time