Telecom Business Manager

Job Title:  Telecom Business Manager
Open Date:  August 28, 2025
Close Date:  Open Until Filled – First Review will be September 15, 2025
Salary:  $9,212 - $10,421/month plus benefits – FLSA Exempt
 
RECRUITMENT DESCRIPTION: 
The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Telecom Business Manager in the Energy Services Department.  The person in this position will ensure the success of the City’s broadband and fiber network. 
 
The duties of this position are performed independently under the general supervision of the Energy Services Director and directly supervises assigned staff.
 
The Telecom Business Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing telecommunications infrastructure projects for the City of Ellensburg’s municipal telecommunications utility. This position supports utility expansion and reliability goals, ensures compliance with industry regulations, municipal codes, and safety standards, and is responsible for oversight of the City’s agreements as they relate to Telecommunications Utility. The role serves as the technical and administrative lead for project development, including budgeting, procurement, permitting, construction, and commissioning activities. The position works closely with .City departments, engineering consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are aligned with the City’s strategic goals and are completed on time and within budget.
    
CORE VALUES:
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree from four (4) year college or university in economics, business, engineering, telecommunications, construction management, or related field required.
• Five (5) years of experience managing public infrastructure or utility projects, including at least two (2) years with telecommunications or broadband infrastructure.

• Valid State driver’s license or ability to obtain one by time of hire; must maintain an insurable driving record.
• First aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

• Municipal or public-sector experience strongly preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Strong understanding of fiber optic and broadband networks, OSP/ISP engineering, and telecom equipment and standards.
• Familiarity with federal and state telecommunications funding programs and grants.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, permitting processes, and utility construction practices.
• Excellent project management, budgeting, and scheduling skills.
• Skilled in contract administration, procurement, and consultant oversight.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in MS 365, GIS, AutoCAD, and project management software with the ability to learn and apply new technology quickly.
• Skilled in operating the listed tools and equipment.
• Must be able to successfully perform the supervisory requirements of the position.
• Ability to establish courteous and cooperative working relationships with other employees, supervisors, the public, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, and City officials.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and courteous manner, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the public, in a manner appropriate for the audience.
• Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports; learn, read, interpret, and apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.