Telecommunications Field Technician

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Field Technician for a newly awarded contract to provide Base Telecom Support at the Puget Sound, WA. The effort will provide telecommunications operations and maintenance (O&M). This includes secure and reliable, classified and unclassified, voice and data services in support of Command, Control, Computer, Communications and Information (C4I) operations and exercises.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Install, maintain, and repair outside telecommunications infrastructure, including:
• Underground and aerial copper/fiber cabling
• Backbone and distribution systems
• Conduits, vaults, ducts, and pedestals
• Perform:
• Fiber and copper splicing (fusion and mechanical)
• OTDR and power meter testing
• Fault isolation and emergency restoration
• Termination of cables in manholes, handholes, and wiring closets
• Conduct:
• Routine inspections and preventive maintenance
• Documentation of cabling routes, splicing records, and test results
• Safety hazard assessments for all work zones
• Collaborate with engineers, ISP technicians, and site leadership for infrastructure upgrades and repairs.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical trade certification (telecom, electronics, or fiber optics) is highly desirable
• Years of experience
• 3-5 years hands-on experience in OSP cabling, preferably on government or large enterprise networks
• Prior experience working in base or campus-style environments (e.g., DoD, universities, utilities) is ideal
• Required skills or certifications
• Fiber Optic Installer or Technician Certification (e.g., ETA or FOA)
• Confined Space Entry and Fall Protection training (required for manhole and aerial work)

• Proficiency with: o OTDR, fusion splicer, power meters o Cable locating equipment and tone generators

• Familiarity with: o Industry standards (BICSI, TIA/EIA) o Military base safety and security protocols

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and route maps
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location., BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International), Communication Skills, Electrical Wiring, Electronics, Engineering Drawing, Fiber Optics, Government, High School Diploma, Industry Standards, Internet Service Providers, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Military, Office Suites, On Site Support, Preventative Maintenance, Security Protocols, Telecommunications, United States Department of Defense (DoD)

Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, Professional Development, 401K

Bowhead / UIC Technical Services

UIC Government Services (UICGS) and its Bowhead family of companies are a division of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC). UIC is one of the largest ANC’s in Alaska, and combined with UICGS/Bowhead, we offer a wide variety of services to defense and civilian government agencies that reach across multiple disciplines, the U.S., and the world. With our excellent management team and great range of services in the areas of Information Technology, Logistics & Marine, Manufacturing & Products, Program Management and Operations, and Systems & Technology, we perform over 250 contracts worldwide with innovative business solutions in areas such as engineering, maintenance services, manufacturing, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, our 3,500+ employees of the Bowhead family of companies, UIC, UIC Government Services, UIC Government Construction, and UIC Commercial remain committed to delivering quality results to ensure our customers’ success. Headquartered in Virginia, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar corporation consistently recognized as one of the top 25 8(a) certified small business companies for government contracting.

Company Size: 2,500 to 4,999 employees