Permitting Specialist

Logistics

Job Title: Permitting Specialist (Contract Role)
Location: Hybrid - Chandler, AZ or Irvine, CA
Duration: 1 Year Contract
Pay Rate: $21.03-$24.03/hour (based on experience)
Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C or Sponsorship)

We are seeking a Permitting Specialist to support the deployment of wireless infrastructure by obtaining all required entitlement approvals. The ideal candidate will ensure external customers are on-air on time and within budget, while navigating municipal regulations and collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams.

• Submit and acquire entitlements, approvals, and agreements from jurisdictions for facility installation in public rights-of-way and on private property.

• Accurately forecast timelines and ensure completion of milestone tasks.

• Review construction drawings for compliance with local jurisdiction standards.

• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Interface with city and municipal staff regarding applicable laws, codes, and ordinances.

• Act as an escalation point for resident complaints through our Network Operations Center.

• Provide permitting and zoning updates for internal and customer-facing meetings as needed.

• Represent the company before planning boards and city councils during entitlement processes.

• Manage third-party vendors, such as expediters, legal counsel, and inspectors.

• Research and prepare permitting process analyses including costs and timelines for new project bids.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

• JD or legal background preferred, but not required.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in municipal planning, land use, or the wireless industry.

• Experience presenting to public/government entities is a plus.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving industry.

• Effective written and verbal communication.

• Comfortable collaborating with internal teams and external regulatory bodies.

• Primarily office-based with hybrid flexibility.

• Local and regional travel may be required.

• Reports to: Manager, Network Entitlements