Permit Specialist

Permit Specialist

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Permit Specialist for the telecommunications field.

• Establish and sustain positive working relationships with jurisdictions, acting as the client's main point of contact
• Perform jurisdictional and utility research, address municipal code and document requirements for other team members in tips and tricks file.
• Effective knowledge and professional communication of the current permit status in emails and on calls.
• Maintain research documentation for jurisdictions in the company's database of record.
• Compile, submit and retrieve permit packages either electronically or in person.
• Travel to and effectively interact with the permitting authority to ensure timely receipt of approved permits.
• Maintain engagement throughout the entire project cycle – start to successful completion.
• Ensure all deliverables (prints and permits) are received and uploaded into the designated company database of record and our file system to keep a full and accurate record of permits.
• Deliver accurate and complete permit packages (including permit, approved plan set and Traffic control) to customer, data storage or permit repository.
• Using the company's database of record, track the permit lifecycle from application to approval, expiration and renewal.
• Submit and track power applications for any powered cabinet or Hut as required.
• Maintain Accurate data within the database and on trackers
• Be available and able to fill in for your teammates in any market
• Maintain and track Permitting deliverables within your market as well as reviewing all markets for due dates and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate forecasts working with PM's, actual timelines, and costs in our database of record.
• Compile, submit and retrieve more difficult and multiple jurisdiction permits.
• Submit and track Aerial applications including joint use and Make Ready notifications as needed.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-4 years of Permitting experience completing Authority Having Jurisdiction permit applications.
• Previous telecommunication or utility permitting experience
• Experience leading and mentoring more junior permit team members
• Valid driver's license & transportation

• Aerial permitting experience

$23-$30/hr.

Overland Park, KS

Temp-to-hire