Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various Right of Way 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 Right of Way permit applications. Monitor progress of municipal applications and facilitate jurisdictional requests for additional information.
• Work with the 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 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 Right of Way 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 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, Engineering Staffs, Commissions and various neighborhood groups. Represent *** at municipal meetings to obtain all required 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, Construction or related field or equivalent work experience
• Wireless industry experience preferred but not required
• 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 Right of Way Permitting 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
• Comprehension and understanding of construction plans, standards, terminology, and surveys.
• Knowledge of applicable planning and permitting regulations affecting site development.
• Experience in presenting and speaking to the public and governmental entities.
• Familiar with requirements for Right of Way applications and supporting documentation including presentations for neighborhood or public hearings as required by local jurisdictions or as requested by respective property owners.
• 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
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Essential Job Functions
• Prepare and submit Right of Way permit applications. Monitor progress of municipal applications and facilitate jurisdictional requests for additional information.
• Work with the 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 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 Right of Way 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 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, Engineering Staffs, Commissions and various neighborhood groups. Represent *** at municipal meetings to obtain all required 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, Construction or related field or equivalent work experience
• Wireless industry experience preferred but not required
• 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 Right of Way Permitting 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
• Comprehension and understanding of construction plans, standards, terminology, and surveys.
• Knowledge of applicable planning and permitting regulations affecting site development.
• Experience in presenting and speaking to the public and governmental entities.
• Familiar with requirements for Right of Way applications and supporting documentation including presentations for neighborhood or public hearings as required by local jurisdictions or as requested by respective property owners.
• 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