Fort Bend County · 12 hours ago
Broadband Program Administrator - Information Technology
Richmond, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$40.47/hr - $50.59/hr
5+ years expFort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, and they are seeking a Broadband Program Administrator to oversee the broadband program and coordinate with internal staff and external stakeholders. The role involves providing strategic oversight for digital equity issues, developing policies, and managing broadband-related projects and grants.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Oversees broadband program and coordination between internal county staff and external vendors, consultants, and stakeholders for the County’s broadband project; Effectively communicate project status
Develops and maintains plan and website updates to reflect the advancement of broadband through a variety of activities
Cooperates with the County’s governing body and staff to develop guidance for all aspects of broadband related projects and activities
Provides strategic oversight for digital equity related issues including affordable broadband to low income and disadvantaged housing, telehealth, education, and employment services and coordinates support initiative across the county
Researches and works with the County’s grant coordinator to explore and apply for broadband related grants
Researches, drafts, and submits Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of wired and wireless broadband internet services
Drafts and recommends policy changes to support implementation, maintenance, and expansion of affordable broadband services
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field
5 years of job-related experience in complex project management, broadband marketing and implementation including leadership experience
Familiarity with the IIJA Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Federal Communications Commission Broadband Programs
Knowledge of project planning, management and evaluation
Understanding of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) regulations and 2 CFR 200
Knowledge of grant acquisition procedures and processes
Ability to make presentation to a variety of audience
Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations including applicable FCC regulations
Knowledge of principles and practices of installation and operation of broadband services
Good verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials
Benefits
Members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS)
A wide-range of great benefits
Company
Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicole Ledet, MA-HRD, SHRM-CP, PHR
Director of Human Resources/Chief Human Resource Officer
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