Anywhere Akkodis is seeking a for a Asset Specialist a contract position with a leading client located in Doral, FL, Houston, Orlando
Location: Doral /Houston or Orlando
Pay Range: $25hr
Description
Schedule: Hybrid with Monday thru Thursday in the office, Friday is an optional WFH day.
Open to candidates in either location: Doral , Houston or Orlando
Top Skills: GIS, data entry and record compliancy. CAD, redlining and engineer drawing experience is a plus.
Position Summary
The Asset Specialist – Fiber ensures the compliance, integrity and readiness of fiber assets (Hubs, Panels, Splices, Slacks, Fiber, Conduit, Nodes, Circuits, etc.), and ensures that fiber management policies, standards and procedures are properly implemented and followed. This position is responsible for the implementation and quality of fiber asset data and monitors all proposed changes to fiber assets. Works closely with engineering, construction, operations personnel, 811 Services team, sales, and product development to ensure database accuracy, maintain data quality, register conduit and support other departments to meet company objectives. Analyzes, manages and resolves issues in a timely manner.
Essential Job Functions
Review fiber construction engineering drawings and maintenance/inspection data to identify changes to database models and maps.
Enter and manipulate data in Geographic Information System (GIS) applications which model telecommunications outside plant fiber optic systems as needed.
Work closely with fiber engineers, field operations personnel and others to QC fiber data and ensure asset integrity, resolve data conflicts, register conduit and update GIS database
Coordinate solutions in accordance with 811, fiber & utility policies, standards and procedures to maintain compliance and maximize asset yield.
Research, analyze and respond to regulatory compliance, and audits with a high degree of customer service and integrity when dealing with utilities, external and internal customers.
Provide guidance and training for business partners on effective and efficient use the Fiber Management Tool. Respond to Fiber Tool issues escalating issues to the Fiber Asset Manager, and providing assistance to users with Tool issues.
Test automation and integration opportunities for the Fiber Tool and related systems and processes including the ongoing effort to continuously enhance the use of the Fiber Tool as the assets system of record.
Develop reporting requirements and create reports of Fiber data for various departments monthly/quarterly/annual needs and provide ad hoc reports as requested.
Work with the Fiber Asset Manager to implement and enforce asset management policies, standards and procedures.
Promptly respond to assigned tickets and work orders to ensure accurate data in the systems and provide maps and information as needed
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Education/Certifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelors Degree or certification in GIS or equivalent work experience preferred
Experience/Minimum Requirements
Minimum one (1) years of professional level experience editing, updating GIS data from engineering designs, CAD files, redlines, mark ups.
Minimum one (1) year of experience reading engineering, design, as-built, and redline drawings.
Other Skills/Abilities
Computer skills using Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio) , Microsoft SharePoint, and ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures
Understanding of GIS data principles and data management
Experience editing GIS data
Strong written and oral communications skills
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Experience with GIS applications including, but are not limited: to MapInfo, ESRI suite, Coordinate Geometry (COGO) and Auto CAD.
Experience and/or knowledge of Sonet (DS0, DS1, DS3, OC3 to OC192), Ethernet (routers/higher-layer protocols), and Outside Plant (Fiber locating, OTDR, Fusion Splicing, etc.).
Excellent organizational/administrative skills
Customer service orientation and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
Ability to problem solve and provide alternative solutions
Ability to comprehend survey and construction drawings
Ability to comprehend contracts, agreements, title documentation, zoning ordinances, municipal processes, regulatory requirements, Right-of-Way and Utility Attachment Agreements
Ability to thrive in a dynamic problem solving environment
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Working Conditions: Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
If you are interested in this Asset Specialist job opportunity in Doral, Houston or Orlando then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to If you have questions about the position, please contact Hema Nayak at hema.nayak@
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Details: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to ;br>
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.