Wireless Permitting Specialist

12-month contract / $41 / Eligible for extension or conversion / medical/dental/vision benefits after 90 days / travel required

Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and
agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles, 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

nodes, power and outside plant construction required.

• Provide timely system updates and communicate effectively with all customers, both internal and

external.

• 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.

• Serves as liaison between to internal teams to obtain, administer and ensure compliance with

general conditions of approvals at permit and construction stages of the project, meeting project
timelines.

• Understand financial information from projects impacting District, Area and Company financials.

Provide tracking and reporting of costs associated with zoning and building permits and ensure
reimbursable expenses are billed, collected and reconciled.

• Participate in District and Area pre-project planning meetings.
• Coordinate with Supervisor to ensure that permit submittal packages meet local and statewide

municipal requirements.

• Coordinate with internal partners to ensure building permits are properly closed out at the

completion of construction.

• 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.

• Manage all aspects of complying with conditions of approvals from municipalities for the

installation, maintenance and continued operation of company sites.

• Support internal teams on review of agreements in collaboration with counsel during

installing and maintaining facilities and operating its networks.

• Provides research and advice to internal clients regarding access rights, permitting, and

project deployment.

Education/Certifications/Licensure:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience
• Wireless industry experience preferred but not required
• Zoning and Permitting experience preferred but not required
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school will be considered in lieu of experience

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Two (2) 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.

Other Skills/Abilities:

• 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

Additional Information:

• This will be hybrid with Monday through Thursday in the office and Friday is an optional WFH day.
• M-F, 8hr. days, Full-time, OT is approved.
• Travel is required with personal vehicle / milage is reimbursed.
• 1 year assignment.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Planning, Zoning, and/or Land Use capacity: 2 years (Preferred)
• Zoning: 2 years (Preferred)
• Permitting: 2 years (Preferred)
• planning, zoning codes and regulations: 2 years (Preferred)
• site development.: 2 years (Preferred)
• applications, permits and agreements: 2 years (Preferred)
• communications facilities on poles, fiber, infrastructure: 2 years (Preferred)
• access rights, permitting, and project deployment.: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canonsburg, PA 15317

Salary : $40