Permitting Specialist

2 days ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States ITC Holdings Corp Full time
Job Summary

Serve as a subject matter expert on local, county, state, and federal permits for capital projects. Analyze proposed capital projects for potential utility permit conflicts and determine which permits and approvals are needed to construct company multi-million-dollar capital infrastructure plans. Plan, control, and direct permitting activities with all local, county, state, and federal agencies. Serve as an intermediary between internal ITC representatives, external project coordinators, permitting agencies, and municipal representatives. Effectively communicate permit status and stipulations to internal and external parties.

Natural Resources Supplement

Natural Resource permit specialist candidates must have three plus years of specialized experience in areas such as: Water Resources Protection; Inland Lakes and Streams; Wetlands Protection; Natural Resources, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and/or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

  • Specialized experience will guide permit specialist to make recommendations and support the development of environmental studies and resource analysis for complex projects and interact with regulatory bodies advocating company's position.
  • Working knowledge of geographic information system (GIS); environmental impact analysis related to linear transmission line projects; agency consultation for regulatory compliance/permitting; biological resources mitigation, design, and monitoring; and construction monitoring; and wetland and waterway delineation and permitting, is preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Serve as subject matter expert on local, county, state, and federal permits for capital projects
  • Analyze permit applications, survey/engineering drawings, ESRI/GIS data and layers, ordinances, violation notices, and documents required to apply for and secure permit approvals for capital projects
  • Research, analyze, and prepare documentation for required permits for building and executing large-scale utility infrastructure projects
  • Negotiate with local, county, state, and federal permitting agencies to secure approval for all capital projects
  • Serve as ITC's representative for remediation of permit violations for all capital projects
  • Independently develop, maintain, and utilize relationships with outside permitting agencies at all levels; such as EPA, DNR, DOT, FAA, county, and drain road commissions, municipal engineering departments, public works, etc., to receive permit approvals in a timely fashion
  • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure all permits are secured to legally complete capital project work and outside agency asset relocation requests
  • Communicate permit status and stipulations to internal and external parties
  • Proactively gather information from local, county, and state agencies on their infrastructure projects that potentially may impact ITC overhead and underground assets
  • Prepare maps, drawings, and manage permitting fees for permit approvals
  • Effectively administer the use of resources, including outside agents that may be utilized
  • Independently develop, maintain, and utilize internal relationships with other departments and employees to facilitate effective progress
  • Ensure that the company's capital project permits are properly acquired, recorded, maintained, and organized within appropriate systems
  • Monitor, track, and implement permit requirements and timelines to effectively meet project goals
  • Conduct field visits to view existing electric transmission facilities as necessary to secure permits
  • Ensure leadership is kept apprised of actions, issues, and progress on projects
  • Develop and prepare reports as required and/or requested
  • Constantly seek out and identify opportunities for improvements to ITC systems and processes; initiate action to implement new processes
  • Manage multi-disciplinary teams relative to permitting
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in, Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Ecology, or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience submitting, reviewing, and approving permit applications required
  • Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience developing relationships with governmental officials, community members, or customers in either a regulated environment or governmental entity required
  • Ability to read and interpret site drawings required
  • Utility experience preferred
  • Experience in managing complex permitting projects
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Capacity to perform all duties with great degree of accuracy, timeliness, organization, and effectiveness
  • Diplomatic, relationship builder with strong professional presence and demonstrated ability to influence others
  • Possess sound analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the company with a high degree of professionalism and knowledge
  • Focus on results, meeting deadlines, managing multiple tasks, and able to manage changing priorities in an efficient and well-ordered manner
  • Ability to perform all duties with great degrees of accuracy, timeliness, organization, and effectiveness with minimal levels of supervision
  • Ability to use sound business judgment to formulate conclusions and articulate recommendations in a way that is meaningful and valuable
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to work outside typical working hours to support and respond to capital projects permitting needs
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.


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