OSP Permit Specialist

The OSP Permit Specialist is responsible for managing all necessary engineering and construction related permits for various telecom projects. 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.

Benefits:

Clearwave Fiber appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:

• Lucrative short-term and long-term bonus plans
• Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) – 100% company match (vesting and matching starts upon hire, up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Collaborative work environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Excellent organization, time management and follow up skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Project Management skills.
• Self-starter.
• Strives to achieve in even the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
• 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.
• Ability to prepare accurate and concise written reports.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. SharePoint experience a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Google Earth.

About us:

Clearwave Fiber, a 100% Fiber Optic Internet provider offering business, enterprise, and residential communications services, is expanding its network to reach new communities across the Midwest and Southeast regions. This new venture was formed from Hargray Fiber and Clearwave Communications. Clearwave Fiber has the financial backing of Cable One, GTCR, Stephens Capital, and The Pritzker Organization. Our Team of more than 400 colleagues is committed to delivering the most advanced technology and customer service. If you enjoy technology and are passionate about working with a new venture with strong investment partners, we’d like to invite you to consider joining us in this endeavor.

EOE/ Disability