Telecommunications Network System Administrator I, II, III or Senior

Responsible to Telecommunication Comm Center Foreman for the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance, servicing of network systems, database administration, and coordination with field and engineering teams.

Base Location: Any of the following facilities-Headquarters, Westminster, CO; Northern Colorado Maintenance Center, Frederick, CO; Brush Field Facility, Brush, CO or Colorado Springs Field Facility, Colorado Springs, CO.

Note: There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Telecommunications Network System Administrator I, job grade T3; Telecommunications Network System Administrator II, job grade T4; Telecommunications Network System Administrator III, job grade T5; or Senior Telecommunications Network System Administrator, job grade T6. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Telecommunications Network System Administrator

Hiring Wage: $64.58

Telecommunications Network System Administrator III

Hiring Wage: $61.68

Telecommunications Network System Administrator II

Hiring Wage: $56.29

Telecommunications Network System Administrator I

Hiring Wage: $51.41

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring wage based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Comm Center Specific Responsibilities 

• Monitor the Telecom Network Management System for alarm conditions and report alarms to appropriate parties.
• Perform Telenium/NMS database adds, moves, and changes for existing and new network elements.
• Administer Nokia MPLS client systems and configurations.
• Work with Comm Center and field telecom technicians to troubleshoot network communications.
• Assist Telecom Engineering with network design and documentation.
• Perform software upgrades on network elements.
• Maintain and administer Infoblox IPAM database, subnetting, and IP assignments.
• Maintain RADIUS (Microsoft Server OS) database.
• Document network topology for reference and troubleshooting.
• Utilize CLI for network configuration and diagnostics.
• Coordinate with field technicians and supervisors for installation and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate on relay protection circuit support and ensure compliance with NERC/FERC regulations.
• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform other related duties as assigned

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES: 

• Planning:  ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; develop scopes, plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workloads; measure and evaluate performance against established goals.
• Time management: ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.