Tower Permitting Specialist
- Any of these locations will be acceptable: Canonsburg PA Houston TX Downers Grove IL Phoenix AZ .
- CST hours are the preference no matter the location.
- Hybrid Monday thru Thursday in the office optional WFH day is Friday.
Top Skills Needed:
- Knowledge of Zoning and Permitting processes ,Telecommunications and tower experience a plus .
- Working knowledge of 6409 and Eligible facility request EFR timelines.
- Strong communication.
- Ability to handle competing priorities
- Detail oriented.
Summary
- Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles towers ber and other infrastructure.
- Requires knowledge of municipal processes codes and ordinances as well as frequent interface with local governments and jurisdictions.
- 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 AE team to incorporate jurisdictional requirements into CDs and other AE deliverables.
- Provide timely system updates and communicate eectively 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. 6409a 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 Sta Building Inspectors Members of City Councils Planning Zoning Stas Commissions and various neighborhood groups.
- Represent company 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.
Education/Certifications
- Bachelors degree in business or related eld or equivalent work experience Wireless industry experience preferred but not required.
- Zoning and Permitting experience required.
Experience/Minimum Requirements
- 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.
