MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: NETWORK & TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANNER

GRADE: 18

JOB CODE: 0503

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Plans and directs the design and installation of voice, data and video cabling infrastructure and system on all new and on‑going district construction projects and provides operational liaison assistance to the Manager Network Communication Systems.

Scope

This position works in the area of information technologies. Work contacts include administrators, Vice Chancellors, faculty, staff, architects, engineers, technical consultants, equipment vendors and contractors. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Manager Network Communication Systems; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Directs the work of external contractors, consultants, engineers and equipment vendors.

Representative Duties

Researches, plans and directs the design and preparation of specifications for voice, data and video cabling and systems for all new and on‑going district construction projects; assists the colleges in assessment of voice, video and data needs for educational facilities; coordinates with the district Planning Department to include cabling and system specifications in design development and construction drawing phases; assists in preparation of bid documents with major responsibility for voice, data and video aspects of all major district construction and remodeling projects; coordinates and monitors the efforts of technical consultants, engineers, architects, contractors and equipment vendors; conducts on‑site inspection of construction projects in progress; estimates voice, data and video cabling and systems costs for new construction budgets; maintains and distributes information technologies technical standards documents; monitors and negotiates software licenses for the VAX computers; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: applicable building, safety and fire codes; applicable cabling standards for voice, data and video cabling; cost estimating and project management; voice, data and video equipment specifications for cabling, power and environmental controls.

Ability to: prepare bidding specifications, documents and budgets; coordinate and oversee the efforts of technical consultants, architects, contractors, engineers and equipment vendors; monitor progress of wide variety of district construction projects; interpret architectural and electrical designs and drawings; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a degree in information technology or data communication with project management and administrative experience in various construction projects.

Special Conditions of Employment

Positions in this class require a State of Arizona Class D Driver's license.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.