Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Inside Plant Technician to contribute to the critical telecommunications infrastructure that supports government and military operations. The candidate must reference their ability and experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi-contractor team. The Inside Plant Technician will manage and maintain the inside plant infrastructure of telecommunications and network services. This role involves a broader range of activities to meet operational and institutional requirements, including installation, operation, and maintenance of cable trays, copper, coax, fiber optics, and all associated elements. Roles and Responsibilities: + Perform installation activities, including operation, maintenance, and engineering support for inside plant infrastructure. + Maintain clean-up and infrastructure maintenance of all Telecommunication Rooms (TRs) across assigned locations. + Conduct onsite surveys and provide bi-weekly reports on survey results and plans. + Develop and implement maintenance plans for infrastructure corrections. + Ensure compliance with ANSI/TIA/EIA 568 standards and other industry standards. + Use approved ticketing systems to track the completion status of all installations, surveys, moves, additions, and changes. + Provide manpower and support for ISP decommissioning and ensure records/configuration management is completed using the designated database. + Perform quality assurance before equipment/installation release for customer connectivity. + Follow all safety procedures for maintenance, installation, and cleanup within all TRs. + Provide 24x7x365 on-call support for inside plant break-fix support. + Report all Inside Plant critical incidents within one hour to relevant authorities. + Support ISP events in coordination with the Rapid Response Team as required. + Provide technical design and infrastructure management for commercial digital services. + Perform technical and management tasks for communications pathways and infrastructure. + Immediately report, record, and correct any installation discrepancies. Qualifications/Experience: + Active TS/SCI clearance + Proven experience as an Inside Plant Technician or in a similar role. + Strong knowledge of cable management and infrastructure maintenance. + Familiarity with ANSI/TIA/EIA standards, BICSI guidelines, and DoD standards. + Ability to conduct detailed surveys and develop comprehensive maintenance plans. + Proficient in using government-approved ticketing systems. + Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Ability to work on-call for emergency and non-emergency situations. + Strong communication skills for reporting and coordination purposes. Education/Certifications: + High school diploma or GED. Relevant associate degree preferred. + Data Cabling Installer and Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC).