What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permitting Specialist position at Primary Talent Partners?
Primary Talent Partners has a 6-month W2 contract for an Tower Permitting Specialist with our great telecomm client.
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder - No C2C/No Sponsorship.
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on *** poles, towers, fiber and other infrastructure. Requires knowledge of municipal processes, codes and ordinances, as well as frequent interface with local governments and jurisdictions.
Essential Job Functions
EEOC: Upon submission of your resume to our client, you will be getting a survey from our system that asks for your participation in filling out EEO data. At PTP we are committed to candidate diversity and this helps track our progress. We will not share this information with our client until an offer is accepted and the hiring process is complete. Please take a minute to complete the survey, thank you!
Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com
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Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder - No C2C/No Sponsorship.
- Pay: $40/hr
- Assignment Length: W2 contract through 01/2026, possible extension based on performance, needs/budget of team, etc.
- Location: CST hours are the required. Canonsburg, PA, Houston, TX, or Downers Grove, IL
- Schedule: Hybrid, Monday and Friday are WFH, Tuesday - Thursday is in the office.
- Knowledge of Zoning and Permitting processes; Telecommunications and tower experience a plus
- Working knowledge of 6409 and Eligible facility request (EFR) timelines
- Collaboration
- Strong communication
- Ability to handle competing priorities
- Detail oriented
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on *** poles, towers, fiber and other infrastructure. 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 and construction documents related to towers, utilities, and ground equipment. Evaluate jurisdictional redlines for requirements versus preferences; negotiate with jurisdiction to remove preferences. Communicate and collaborate with A&E team to incorporate jurisdictional requirements into CDs and other A&E deliverables.
- • 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. Understand and be able to articulate details of Federal Wireless Facilities Deployment legislation including Sec. 6409(a) Wireless Facilities Deployment and related Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Orders. Prepare 30-day and 60-day shot clock letters and provide them to jurisdictions as necessary.
- • 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 Staff, Building Inspectors, Members of City Councils, Planning & Zoning Staffs, Commissions and various neighborhood groups. Represent *** at municipal meetings to obtain all required zoning approvals.
- • 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.
- • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience Wireless industry experience preferred but not required.
- • Zoning and Permitting experience required.
- • Two (2) or more years proven experience working in a municipality in a Planning, Zoning, and/or Land Use capacity or Wireless Industry required or equivalent in a comparable industry or relevant military experience.
- • Must be experienced in navigating corporate environment and working within a corporate group context.
- • Knowledge of applicable planning, zoning codes and regulations affecting site development. Experience in presenting and speaking to the public and governmental entities.
- • Familiar with requirements for zoning applications and supporting documentation including presentations for neighborhood or public hearings as required by local jurisdictions or as requested by respective property owners.
- • Comprehension and understanding of construction plans, standards, terminology, and surveys. Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
- • Ability to problem solve and provide solution alternatives Ability to comprehend contracts and agreements.
- • Ability to comprehend all title documentation.
- • Strong attention to detail
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Travel to local governments and municipalities required.
EEOC: Upon submission of your resume to our client, you will be getting a survey from our system that asks for your participation in filling out EEO data. At PTP we are committed to candidate diversity and this helps track our progress. We will not share this information with our client until an offer is accepted and the hiring process is complete. Please take a minute to complete the survey, thank you!
Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com
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