Fiber Optic Trade Manager

Fiber Optic Trade Manager

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking an innovative highly motivated leader with strong technical expertise and strategic communication skills to serve as our Fiber Optic Trade Manager.

About the Role

In this role you will oversee public-private partnership initiatives for fiber optic infrastructure within UDOT right-of-way (ROW). You will manage projects through the entire life cyclefrom initial planning engineering design and permitting to construction and final implementation. Serving as a key liaison you will coordinate with cross-functional teams of design engineers permitting specialists civil construction contractors and splicing technicians. Your primary objective is to facilitate telecommunication agreements and infrastructure expansion in strict compliance with state safety requirements and engineering standards.

Position Information

• Salary Range: $33.37 - $59.01
• FT/PT Status: Full Time
• Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service (12 month probationary period)
• Location: Traffic Operations Center 2060 South 2760 West Salt Lake
• Recruiter: Jill Barela I
• Application Deadline: 09/29/202
  • *This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight & Construction Management: Monitor public-private trade projects to verify compliance with UDOT standards provide on-site direction and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Geospatial & Fiber Database Administration: Update and maintain fiber trade databases including specialized mapping systems (Bentley OpenComms and ESRI/ArcGIS) and assist in publishing fiber trade layers to the UPLAN platform.
• Contractor & Design Coordination: Consult with contractors and engineers to evaluate design options address technical inquiries and facilitate device configurations.
• Public-Private Infrastructure Support: Troubleshoot cross-connections perform inspections manage telecom partner activities and maintain trade website data.
• Environmental & Right-of-Way Compliance: Guide private and public partners through National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements verify environmental clearances and ensure proper ROW authorization for maintenance and procurement projects.
• Inter-Agency & Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Assist in drafting and negotiating Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between entities while coordinating with UDOT Regions and Project Managers for permitting and public notification.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree (or higher) in Construction Management Business Engineering or a related quantitative field PLUS at least four (4) years of professional experience in one or more of these fields.
  • Note: Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis (e.g. 8 years of total related experience if no degree is held).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD drafting software (AutoCAD MicroStation or equivalent).
• Extensive experience managing Outside Plant (OSP) fiber optic construction or large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Geospatial Expertise: Practical command of GIS concepts and tools specifically ESRI/ArcGIS platforms.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of OSP construction methodologies (e.g. directional boring micro-trenching) utility locating fiber splicing technology and engineering blueprint/KMZ interpretation.
• End-to-End Project Execution: Ability to track and manage project phases across Engineering/Design Permitting/ROW Civil Construction Splicing/Testing and As-Built Documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Proven track record interfacing with local municipalities and regional permit offices to secure excavation environmental and make-ready approvals.
• Financial Oversight: Ability to manage multi-million-dollar infrastructure budgets evaluate design changes and mitigate cost overruns.
• Risk & Conflict Management: Proactive problem-solving skills to resolve unexpected field challenges and streamline contractor operations.

Why You Should Join Our Team

The Agency

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Benefits at a Glance

• Exceptional Health Coverage: We offer some of the most competitive medical premiums in the industry including comprehensive family plans with very low out-of-pocket costs and HSA options.
• Retirement Choice: Flexibility between a 10% employer-paid 401(k) (no match required) or a Pension/401(k) Hybrid plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of combined leave (4 annual and 4 sick) accrued each pay period.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple high-quality plan options to fit your needs.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

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