Permit Specialist
4 weeks ago
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 Crown Castle 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.
• 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
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We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
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We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner\r
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We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.\r
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We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page
