Regulatory Specialist, Environmental

Position Title: Regulatory Specialist (S3)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role

Prepare and file FCC/FAA applications and supporting documentation concerning tower erection, modifications and antenna installations. Review permits and documents to track compliance with regulations and company policy. Review and approve/disapprove Environmental to Proceed. Complete EPA Tier II filings and updates and assist with species of concern.

Responsibilities

• Review the proposed scope of work (i.e., modification, collocation, new easement), apply knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations as well as Crown Castle policy to determine whether any further assessment or regulatory filings are needed and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Order or complete applicable assessments, regulatory filings, or other regulatory documentation as appropriate, including preparing and producing electronic regulatory filings for the FCC and FAA.
• Develop and maintain relationships with FCC and FAA personnel, and other local, state and federal offices as required to assure prompt processing of Crown applications.
• Operate Crown Castle electronic tracking methods to review and approve tower construction, modification and antenna installation process via RNTP’s, and flow of documentation from and to agencies.
• Research, analyze and respond to inquiries from internal and external customers for site regulatory information.
• Assemble and maintain accurate and thorough regulatory approvals and documentation to facilitate Crown Castle regulatory compliance.
• Develop proficiency in interpreting, communicating and implementing FAA, FCC, NEPA, EPA and US Fish & Wildlife guidelines: review documents for compliance with guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory personnel representing those carriers and clients with whom Crown has business dealings.
• Research regulatory compliance inquiries as required, including review and analysis of acquisition due diligence and in response to alleged violations.

Education/Certifications

• Associates Degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in regulatory compliance

Expectations

• Knowledge of wireless communications industry
• Knowledge of government administrative procedures and requirements
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel and One Note
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in preparation or review of FAA Forms 7460-1 and -2 (parts one and two), FCC Forms 854, and state departments of transportation applications, including support documents such as site surveys and U.S.G.S. quad maps.
• Experience in pre-construction evaluation and permitting, including NEPA, Phase I & Phase II review
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials and Radio Frequency Emissions

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Manager Regulatory Compliance

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Mondays and Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)