Permit Coordinator (OSP)

Permit Preparation & Management

• Lead the permitting process for all Outside Plant (OSP) projects, ensuring timely submission and approval.
• Research and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to acquire necessary permits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare, track, and manage permit packages, addressing any issues that arise.
• Identify long-lead permit requirements (e.g., DOT, Railroad) and ensure these permits are submitted and obtained promptly to avoid construction delays.
• Perform Make-Ready analysis for aerial routes and review/approve Pole Attachment applications.
• Review structural evaluations of utility poles using Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) software.
• Maintain accurate records of all permits, approvals, and related documents for each project.
• Ensure all permitting requirements (e.g., environmental, zoning, right-of-way) are met before construction activities begin.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction teams, and external contractors to ensure permit needs are identified and met.
• Address any permit-related issues that may arise during planning or construction phases.
• Work proactively with local authorities to resolve permit disputes or delays.

Planning, Quality Control & Reporting

• Review permitting packages to ensure adherence to permitting authority standards and internal company standards.
• Review work packages to ensure quality and comprehensiveness before assignment to internal and external resources.
• Provide input on best practices, permit processes, and field construction methods to support efficient and cost-effective solutions.
• Report weekly on the number of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) passings/serving areas by permitting status: not started, in progress, submitted, approved, ready for construction.
• Set and manage priorities for contractors and team members.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Office (PMO) to assist in the preparation of project timelines, provide regular updates on schedules, and identify critical permitting milestones to mitigate delays.
• Organize and maintain revisions of project deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Permit Specialist is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunications permitting or engineering preferred.
• Ability to travel for business requirements; possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and give effective presentations to Supervisors and Managers. Additionally, able to constructively escalate problems and issues.
• Ability to work independently and with a team of senior-level engineers and supervisors to develop solutions to complete assigned tasks.
• Expert knowledge of outside plant engineering, field design methods, and telecommunications products.
• Working knowledge of city/county/DOT/Railroad permit processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• AutoCAD or similar tool experience is recommended.
• Experience in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, 3GIS, Vetro Fiber, IQGeo, or similar) is required.