At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong. GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet. _The application window will be open until at least_ **_May 16, 2025_** _. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date._ The Field Operations teams (FOps) support Wired and Wireless customer installation, network construction/expansion, repair and maintenance of GFiber’s network on a rotating schedule. The Field Services Center Manager position will oversee all support for the Field Services Center, including planning, scheduling and coordination of all team activities. The position will manage Google Fiber Field Services Center Technician I (Install Services Scheduler) and Field Services Center Technician II (Field Ops Dispatcher). **Role Description** The Field Operations (FOps) team is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing residential and small business services. The Field Services Center Manager will coach and assist staff to develop expertise in the dispatch support of installation, maintenance & repair of network infrastructure. Primary responsibilities will require a deep comprehension of how to diagnose and resolve all service issues from the central office, remote terminal or hut location to the customer’s premise equipment. Eg. Impairments to/with all connections, drop cabling, network interface units, patch panels, media cabinets, ONTs, inside wiring (fiber, ethernet , including backup powering, UPS, etc.), media gateways, modems, routers, switches, OSP Cabling, active electronics (including CWDM and DWDM applications). Candidates shall be willing to work a minimum of 40 plus hours per week, and must have the ability to work non-standard working hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and differing work rotations/shifts. **In this role, you'll:** + Lead a team of technicians and oversee all field services center activities to include: planning, scheduling and coordination of Field Ops resources (construction, installation, repair and maintenance). + Provide coaching on and enforcement of quality work, identify opportunities for improvement and proactively offer suggested solutions, and define plans for team/individual development. + A domain expert proficient in dispatch operations for install, repair, and maintenance . + Highly proficient with the installation and test of Ethernet jacks, making cross connects in telecom spaces (MDF, IDF, HDF) working with fiber optic cables, installing radio mounts, tuning microwave point-to-point radios and performing installation/construction duties, maintenance and troubleshooting. + Navigate complex customer interactions with exceptional client service, professionalism, and thoroughness. **At a minimum we'd like you to have:** + 3 years in a supervisory position or similar experience in the telecommunication industry. + 5 year experience in FTTH/GPON/XGS network construction and/or large scale fiber network deployments. + 5 years of experience managing diverse relationships with contractors and suppliers. + Experience articulating complex topics to all audiences; strong collaborator with internal and external stakeholders. + Ability to work non-standard working hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and differing work rotations/shifts. **It's preferred if you have:** + Ability to operate Google Workspace, Oracle Field Services Cloud (OFSC), and Salesforce applications. + 3 years of experience in fiber splicing for both termination and midspan use cases, OTDR and Power Meter fiber optic testing. + 3 years of experience with fiber to the B2B/Enterprise level fiber network construction/operations. + Extensive experience troubleshooting Ethernet network issues related to routers, switches and hubs. + Experience with rack and stack work, assembling server stanchions, telemetry closet work (MPOE, DMARC, etc.), and patch panels. The US base salary for this full-time position is $92,000 - $102,000 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process. GFiber is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. Disclosure is voluntary, and this information will be kept confidential in compliance with Google's Candidate Privacy Policy. (https://careers.google.com/privacy-policy/) For more information please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (https://careers.google.com/eeo/) and the EEOC's "Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal" (PDF) (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdssMbqAfgzQyXmBStjjc-OOg64CssJRQf5\_yWGEBClZZrkpw/viewform?resourcekey=0-CxawQc0qPzP7wkZuem4M3A) . Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.