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Our Permit Specialist I shall be responsible for preparing all permits for; Railroads, DOT, Cities, Counties, and Utilities as well as ensuring timely permit approval; also, planning routes from the current network in order to find the best route to permit to the customer location; also, responsible for identifying, procuring, and complying with governmental and non-governmental permits. Under supervision prepare pole applications and ROW permits for approval by the permitting authority. At a minimum, the position requires a good working knowledge of telecommunications network design; ability to use ARCGIS and other office related equipment, familiarity with telecommunications design software; ability to read, understand, interpret, input and analyze data.

What you’ll do as a Permitting Specialist

+ Assist in obtaining necessary permits and licenses for various projects.

+ Maintain and organize permitting records, documentation, and databases.

+ Coordinate with internal teams to ensure permit applications are submitted accurately and on time.

+ Track permit application progress and update project teams on status.

+ Communicate with government agencies to clarify requirements and timelines.

+ Research local, state, and federal permitting regulations to ensure compliance.

+ Support the resolution of minor permitting issues or discrepancies.

+ Prepare reports and summaries on permit approvals, expirations, and renewals.

+ Assist in preparing presentations and documentation for stakeholder meetings.

+ Work closely with project managers to align permitting activities with project schedules.

What you’ll need

+ To be 18 years of age or older

+ Authorization to work in the United States for this company

+ High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or up to two years of basic understanding of permitting processes

+ Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferre

Physical abilities & exposures

+ Routinely: Work alone in remote locations, use keyboard and mouse

+ Occasionally: Operate vehicle, climb stairs, stand, walk

What you'll get…

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost

+ Medical Plans

+ Including:

+ Telehealth

+ Surgery Plus

+ Mental Health Care

+ Prescription Plans

+ PPO and HD options

+ Dental and Vision Plans

+ Flexible Spending Accounts and self-contributed HAS

+ Education/Tuition Reimbursement

+ Short and Long Term Disability

+ Provided Life Insurance and AD&D

+ 401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

+ Stock Purchase Plan

+ Company Discounts

+ Legal Insurance

+ Paid Time Off and Holidays

+ Paid Family Leave

+ Company vehicle and gas card ( Depending on job function)

Who we are…

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others' safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation in 46 states and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 1,500 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

EEO:

O ur Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.