Permit Drafter I – Entry Level

Permit Drafter I – Entry Level

Overview
Reporting to the Permit Manager, the Permit Drafter I (“Drafter”) produces drawings, sketches, and diagrams for various telecommunications projects. The Drafter will be an integral part of the permit team who demonstrates the ability to collaborate professionally with Designers, Project Managers, and various other stakeholders.

The Drafter’s ultimate responsibility is to produce drawings and related permit documents that comply with Meridium Group’s quality assurance standards and industry best practices for all types of telecommunications permits, which includes DOT permits, railroad permits, municipal permits, and power pole permits. The Drafter must be a highly organized individual who communicates professionally, reliably, and effectively with little or no direction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble, complete, and submit permit applications to the appropriate permitting authorities.
• Coordinate closely with the Permit Manager to ensure permit application packages are complete.
• Produce thorough and complete drawings that meet and exceed the required scope of work and expected levels of quality.
• Ensure that all drafting assignments are legible, easy to decipher, and adhere to industry-accepted drafting standards.
• Work closely with the Permit Manager, Project Manager, or other executives to address special needs for permit application packages.
• Track the status of permit applications regularly and maintain status reports for all assigned permits.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, and permitting authorities.
• Ensures that all project-related communications, data, correspondences, and related items route through the assigned Project Manager and Permit Manager.
• Balances attention to detail with the overall timeline for completion of work.
• Checks accuracy of work and follows established quality control procedures.
• Works independently to identify and resolve permit-related problems.
• Identifies and reports process and data quality issues to their supervisor.
• Updates progress sheets, complete documentation to support quality assurance procedures, and tracks daily activities.
• Respond to design changes or needed revisions with a high degree of urgency.

Skills, and Qualifications

• Strong computer skills.
• A Bachelor's or Associate's degree is preferred but not required.
• Previous project management experience is required.
• Previous experience with telecommunications-related permitting is required.
• 3 years of permit development experience is required.
• ESRI ArcGIS experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience utilizing GIS data is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar programs is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and working in a Microsoft Windows environment is required.
• Strong independent leadership, critical thinking, communication, accountability, analytical thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Additional Requirements

· Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

· Must pass a drug screening.

· This job requires sitting and working in front of monitors for extended periods.

Meridium Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Meridium Group collects personal information about its applicants for employment, including personal identifiers, professional or employment-related information, photos, education information, and protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, background screening, human resource administration, and compliance with federal, state, and local law. All employees must pass a background, driving, and drug screening successfully.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Tyler, TX 75708: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $40,000