Telecommunications Permitting Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles, fiber and other infrastructure.

• Requires knowledge of municipal processes, codes and ordinances, as well as frequent contact and communication with various municipalities and county building departments.
• Scheduling of inspections, requesting site documentation, requesting insurance documentation, organizing permitting and inspection schedules

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and submit zoning and permitting applications. Monitor progress of municipal applications and facilitate jurisdictional request for additional information.
• Work with FSA to submit all requested and required documents for permitting and inspection
• Provide timely system updates and communicate effectively with all customers, both internal and external as well as with building departments in various counties
• Serve as entitlement lead during customer meetings, as needed. Ability to comprehend and provide updates on latest permitting requests and statuses
• Serves as liaison between to internal teams to obtain, administer and ensure compliance with general conditions of approvals at permit and construction stages of the project, meeting project timelines
• Participate in internal and external client meetings to coordinate with supervisors to ensure that permit submittal packages meet local and statewide municipal requirements and are completed in a timely manner
• Coordinate with internal partners to ensure building permits are properly closed out at the completion of construction as well as submitted in the early stages
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, including, but not limited to Code Enforcement Staff, Building Inspectors, Members of City Councils, Planning & Zoning Staffs

EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in permit application process preferred
• Potential travel to municipalities, site locations for inspections may be required. Travel expenses are covered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Bergen, NJ 07047: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location