Network Permitting Specialist

Job Details:

Job Title: Network Permitting Specialist

Duration: 12 Months (Temp to hire)

Location: Columbia MD 21044

Position Summary

The Specialist applies for and secures all licenses and permits necessary to build fiber and small cells on time and on budget ensuring compliance with all applicable agreements and regulatory requirements during all stages of site selection construction and ongoing operations. Primary responsibilities include timely and accurate application for required licenses permits and commercial electric service connections. The Specialist will monitor application timelines effectively forecast anticipated receipt of authorizations and assist in escalating delays internally and externally as necessary. Requires working knowledge of governing state and federal regulations relevant construction codes and processes as well as frequent interface with internal and external partners. The Specialist must initiate timely system updates and communicate effectively developing operational level subject matter expertise proposing jurisdictional permitting and zoning solutions to customers both internal and external. Requires knowledge of municipal processes codes and ordinances as well as frequent interface with local governments and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Review drawings for compliance with jurisdiction and/or utility standards

Submit and acquire authorizations approvals and agreements as required from jurisdictions and utilities to install Company facilities both in the public right of way and on private property

Addresses tactical challenges to successful timely and costeffective acquisition of authorizations or service connections including resolution of application rejections or denials violations etc. on matters related to applicable laws codes and ordinances as interpreted by internal legal counsel.

Timely system updates including accurate forecasting and milestone task completion

Communicate effectively with all customers both internal and external during all stages of network deployment and operations

Develops and maintains rich relationships with utility and stafflevel jurisdictional stakeholders

Provides research and advice to internal clients regarding conditions of attachment to regulated infrastructure and/or Companyowned infrastructure within the rightsofway

Responsible for representing Company before local agencies planning authorities city councils and/or utilities

Engage and oversee outside vendors as applicable

Consistent with internal legal interpretations comprehend and serve as an operational subject matter expert on matters related to applicable state & federal telecommunications regulations

Foundational understanding of project budgets and expenses related to permits and service connections.

Provides research and advice to internal clients regarding access rights permitting and project deployment.

Education/Certifications

Bachelors 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

Minimum two (2) years experience preferably in planning zoning and/or land use capacity utility joint use or telecommunications industry or relevant military experience.

Demonstrated experience navigating corporate environment and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Expectations

Excellent oral and written communication skills with negotiating experience

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing priorities

Ability to comprehend contracts and agreements

Proven ability to effectively collaborate and present persuasive arguments to achieve desired results

Selfstarter and ability to work independently

Keen attention to detail

Customer service orientation with a strong problemsolving approach

Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations related to licensing and permitting fiber and small cells.

Proficient in presenting and speaking at both internal and external engagements

Travel to utilities local governments and municipalities required

Competencies

Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Drives Results: Consistently achieving results even under tough circumstances

Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear

Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationships networks inside and outside the organization

Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On 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.