Fiber Infrastructure Specialist

Salary: $84,406.40 - $114,004.80 Annually
Location : Scottsdale Ctr. for the Performing Arts 7384 E. 2nd St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: FY2526-01018
Division: Information Technology
Department: Network Operations
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Arizona


Introduction
Join our team as a Fiber Infrastructure Specialist (Enterprise Telecommunications Specialist) and take a leading role in building the physical network that keeps our city connected. From overseeing the construction and expansion of citywide fiber optic infrastructure to performing hands-on fiber splicing, testing, and structured cabling work, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the communications backbone that supports public safety, municipal operations, smart city technologies, and enterprise services. You'll work closely with OSP fiber contractors, utility partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver fiber construction projects while also supporting MDF and IDF environments, fiber distribution systems, and structured cabling installations. This is a hands-on position for someone who thrives both in the field and on project sites, understands BICSI standards and telecommunications infrastructure best practices, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work that directly impacts the community. If you're passionate about connectivity, take ownership of your projects, and want to help shape the future of our city's communications network - we want to hear from you.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $99,153.60/annually.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Computer Science or related field.
• Five years' experience in systems analysis or design, testing and implementation of computer-based information systems and project management experience working on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously required.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions
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Work Environment/Physical Demands
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For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.


Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service View phone number on click.appcast.io) may contact HR Receptionist at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,


Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
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Please indicate which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.

• High School / GED or Equivalent
• HS/GED Equivalent & Some College Coursework
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the above

02


Do you have at least 5 years' experience in systems analysis or design, testing and implementation of computer-based information systems and project management?

• Yes
• No

03


Please describe your hands-on experience with both fiber optic (OSP/ISP) and copper Ethernet cabling.
04


Have you performed fiber optic or copper cable splicing or termination?

• Yes
• No

05


Please describe your experience working in telecommunications rooms, such as MDFs, IDFs, or data centers. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None".
06


Please describe your experience reading and interpreting low voltage cabling design plans, riser diagrams, or as-built documentation. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None".
07


Are you BICSI certified or do you have equivalent knowledge of BICSI standards?

• Yes
• No

08


What steps do you take to test and certify new cabling installations before turning them over to stakeholders or customers? If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None".
09


I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations.

• Yes
• No

10


Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

• City Website
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
• Recruiter
• Other

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