06 Apr
RCIT Infrastructure Engineer III
Vacancy expired!
The County of Riverside's Department of Information Technology (RCIT) seeks a RCIT Infrastructure Engineer III to join the Converged Communication Bureau. The position will be assigned to the Converged Installation & Maintenance Unit, located in Riverside. The incumbent will design, engineer, and project manage the implementation of structured cabling solutions, data network, and telephone deployment including planning, implementing, executing, and troubleshooting. The department seeks candidates with a minimum of four (4) years of journey level experience in structured cabling, data network, or telephone deployment. Candidates must have experience identifying project requirements, developing construction documents, budgets and schedules, and knowledge of low voltage cabling. Additionally, candidates must possess working knowledge of AutoCad, and create and review schematics. A valid Building Industry Consultant Services International (BICSI) Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) is required or must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire. Competitive candidates will be those with an understanding of RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, experience with Public Works projects, and familiarity with network equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls, and controller based wireless devices. RCDD certification is highly desired.
About Riverside County Information Technology RCIT is a full-service provider of IT services including communications, development, security, infrastructure, desktop support, helpdesk, and datacenter services. Comprehensive systems support is also offered for email and messaging, smart phones, tablets, expert technical support, and production and test environments. Meet the TeamRCIT promotes a culture of Team Players! People are at the center of everything in the department and it is a priority to work together for a balanced, work-life environment. Executive Leadership is customer-focused and employee-supportive in all things. It is a goal to create an environment where working hard can be fun and rewarding for everyone. The department continues to grow in effective and dynamic ways to cultivate business relationships while promoting efficiencies through innovations to “Empower people to reach beyond…” EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES• Mentor, advise, and train subordinate engineer staff; may participate in the employee selection process; monitor and review the work of engineer staff. • Oversee the design, analysis, and defining of telecommunications requirements and network infrastructure based on evaluation of work process, customer requirements, available and emerging business needs. • Provide lead engineering support and troubleshooting of networks and networked environments. • Create schedules for equipment testing and maintenance; track changes to the network environment. • Act as third level escalation point for the timely resolution of network-related problems and performance deficiencies. • Create and maintain logical and physical network drawings and documentation. • Oversee the development of disaster recovery plans; maintain and update documentation as required. • Act as a project engineer and lead for the definition of customer technical requirements, preparation of specifications, statements of work, contracts, proposals, studies, reports, conceptual and detailed designs, and documentation packages. • Provide infrastructure requirements to architect; construct drawings for construction, bid packages' and general contractor bids. • Assist purchasing in developing request for quotes and bidding process for cabling contractor. • Provide oversight to inspections to ensure standards and code compliance. • Specify and design the requirements for HVAC and power. • Calculate size of horizontal and backbone pathways to ensure standards and code compliance are met; assess current conditions as required to determine design solutions by site surveys and reviewing record documentation. • Produce design project documentation that includes specific scope, risks, and technical design for stakeholder review, approval, and implementation; locate and size telecommunications spaces by reviewing drawings and coordinating with project stakeholders. • Calculate and design outside plant backbone transmission media and pathways. • Prepare engineering instructions for installation or modification of new or replaced equipment; determine most cost effective method of installation or modification. • Oversee the installation or modification of projects; coordinate with field technicians and contractors until projects are complete and operational as required. • Establish technical hardware and software standards based on analysis of equipment performance, integration needs, current and emerging technology, and cost analysis. • Collaborate with vendors to remain current on industry trends and standards. • Develop strategic plans for maximum optimization in support of the telecommunications network. • Conduct technology evaluations and selections, including the development of evaluation criteria and procedures. • Research and analyze common vendor products for RCIT and departmental use. • Oversee the development of RFI/RFQ/RFP's. • Develop and maintain voice system security requirements based on County Information Security Office (CISO) standards. • Define and implement network security best practices; audit security compliance. • Check and validate calculated mathematical requirements for the design and planning of telecommunications networks, systems, and equipment. • Oversee the preparation of specification for equipment and system implementation for adequate design and compliance of operational requirements. • Evaluate equipment performance following installation and/or modification of equipment. • Recommend to management infrastructure enhancements for efficiency and technological advantage; consult with users in planning for future needs; maintain awareness of best practices and emerging technology. • Research, evaluate, test, and recommend products, product versions, and services for business needs. • Research and prepare white papers for management on emerging technologies. • Assist County departments and agencies in developing medium and long range telecommunications plans; develop cost estimates for budgetary purposes; research and recommend alternatives that will best meet operational requirements and budgetary constraints. • Ensure and maintain budget development and compliance. • Compile and evaluate data to provide justification of requests for equipment and materials to be included in the budget. • Identify all end of life (EOL) issues within the system(s) and provide management with recommendations for new purchases, budgetary estimates, and interim solutions if needed. • Engage with appropriate organizations and resources; communicate project requirements; ensure and monitor that required activities are completed within the budget and in a timely manner. • Develop and deliver cost estimates to the customer; develop project timelines based on construction schedules and construction changes; locate and size the various telecommunications pathways for both inside the structure and the outside plant cabling. • Manage, inspect, and coordinate contractor's activities; work with voice, data, radio/microwave engineering to ensure adequate power and space requirements available; ensure all building codes are followed during installation of communication infrastructure; ensure performance speculations and legal compliance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree, preferably with a major in computer information systems, telecommunications, information management, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education.)Experience: A minimum of six years of professional experience in which four years were in a journey level capacity in one or more of the following areas: planning, designing, or implementing enterprise-wide communications systems that encompass data, voice, radio/microwave, video, and security as a major architectural component. Competitive candidates will be those with an understanding of RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, experience with Public Works projects, and familiarity with network equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls, and controller based wireless devices. RCDD certification is highly desired. Knowledge of: Developing telecommunication equipment room design, equipment rack, ladder rack, cable tray, and voice frame layouts; analyzing, planning, identifying, and coordinating facility improvements for cabling infrastructure and telecommunication equipment rooms (location, size, lighting, cooling, grounding, electrical, structural load requirements for floors and walls); cabling pathways (firewall penetrations, sleeves, cabling support) and work area outlets; audio visual, security, CATV, and other low voltage systems; outside plant (OSP) right-of-way and route design; OSP space design (maintenance holes, ducts, vaults); underground, direct-buried and aerial plant design; OSP cabling hardware, grounding, bonding, and electrical protection systems; physical infrastructure interdependencies, CAT6, CAT6A, single mode and multi-mode fiber; various WAN technologies (MPLS, DS1, DS3); data equipment infrastructure requirements and interdependencies; installing, configuring, and maintaining wireless LAN networks; Life Safety Systems for commercial buildings; building infrastructure industry standards; ANSI/EIA/TIA, fire and National Electrical codes. Ability to: Design, analyze, and define telecommunications requirements and network infrastructure based on evaluation of work processes, customer requirements, available and emerging business needs; design voice and data horizontal station and backbone cabling infrastructure; develop the detailed scope of work for cabling infrastructure; perform bid walks with cabling contractors to verify accuracy and completeness of contractors estimate; recommend awards; develop project cost estimates including contractor labor, material, and internal staff costs; perform quality assurance inspections to ensure all installations meet the County's installation practices, industry standards, and building codes; review and analyze cabling test results for compliance of specifications and design performance predictions; work in a fast paced environment; demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrate customer management and service skills; multi-task; interpret and follow written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, employees, and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels; demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD and Visio software tools. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONVeterans’ Preference:The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. Other RequirementsA successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department is required for positions within the Riverside County Information Technology Department.Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required for this position. What’s Next?This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside County Information Technology Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted. Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).Vacancy expired!