Telecom Permitting Specialist

Job description

Description:

The OSP permit specialist is responsible for managing all necessary engineering and construction related permits for various telecom projects throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Will work with the engineering team and vendors to resolve any conflicts that arise during permitting and shall track multiple, concurrent permit submittals across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate for this role will be highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent analytic and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, will have the ability to display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

Works closely with osp engineers to create and review permit drawings and packages including traffic control, department of transportation, railroad, and complex lane closure to ensure compliance with permit drawing requirements of the jurisdiction and or row contact.

Researches/navigates complex databases and uses critical thinking analysis to provide proper permit applications according to known practices and guidelines.
Acquires permit fee amounts, complete permit application, and submit check requests ensuring timely permitting submittal and on time performance of the permitting process.

Acquires all permits needed to enable construction activities.

Prepares and updates internal permit tracking reports and schedules.

Manages relationship to jurisdictions and row contacts such as municipalities, state agencies, and railroad to detail specific requirements including design specifications, permit lead times, points of contact, and special requirements to expedite delivery process.

Provides direct interface with contractors, jurisdictional authorities, etc.
Works with the project team to understand priorities and communicates permit package deliverables.

Prioritizes permit submittals based upon review/lead times and schedules.
Determines requirements for permit and plan submissions, including review and updates to standards and forms if required.

Maintains detailed records and reports related to all communication and interaction with permitting agencies.

Manages interactions needed to enable the efficient and timely processing of the required permits.

Adheres to and promotes the environmental, health and safety policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the department and the company.

Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years’ of experience as a permit specialist/right of way agent required.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in telecommunications permitting with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, and optical transport equipment is required.
Must be conversant/have working knowledge of structured cabling, routing, switching, and ip protocols.
Strong verbal communication skills and writing skills with the ability to clearly explain issues.
Ability to meet critical due dates.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Good decision making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to interpret maps, legal documents and descriptions, and engineering plans, Analyze data, documents.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Telecommunication construction: 1 year (Required)
• permitting: 1 year (Required)
• sales: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road