Permitting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements for fiber construction builds. Requires knowledge of municipal processes, codes and ordinances, as well as frequent interface with local governments and jurisdictions.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and submit zoning and permitting applications.
• Monitor progress of municipal applications and facilitate jurisdictional request for additional information.
• Work with design team to facilitate permit drawings.
• Evaluate jurisdictional redlines for requirements versus preferences; negotiate with jurisdiction to remove preferences.
• Provide timely system updates and communicate effectively with production team and all customers, both internal and external.
• Manage zoning and permitting tasks in accordance with specified processes and metrics.
• Manage document uploads defined by process.
• Serve as entitlement lead during weekly customer meetings, as needed.
• Ability to comprehend and serve as a subject matter expert on matters related to state & local telecommunication municipal codes.
• Obtain and communicate zoning and permitting conditions of approval to internal teams.
• Manage outside SAQ vendors, as needed and communicate activities with team members and other departments.
• Manage payment of applicable permitting fees via credit card or checks and ensure all costs are properly allocated for reimbursement visibility.
• Participate in customer program management pre-project planning meetings.
• Identify zoning and permitting requirements for each project.
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, including, but not limited to Code Enforcement, Building Inspectors, Members of City Councils, Planning & Zoning, Commissions and various neighborhood groups.
• Serve as liaison between jurisdiction and Legal team to resolve complex permitting and or zoning issues.
• Provide research and advice to internal clients regarding zoning and permitting, requirements for jurisdictional approval.
• Identify and evaluate potential risk on a per project basis and present solutions.