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Network Permitting Specialist

Veterans Sourcing Group

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Building Permits, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Document Set, Construction Drawings, Construction Inspection, Construction Planning, Corporate Finance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Expense Tracking, FCC (Federal Communications Commission), Front-End Loading (FEL), Land Use, Legal, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Military Industry, Multitasking, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Reimbursement, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Telecommunications, Time Management, Urban Planning, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Wireless Facilities, Writing Skills, Zoning
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Network Permitting Specialist

Pay Rate: $32.45/hr
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Duration: 06 months + Ext

Top 4 Skills:
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office Suite
Job Details:
  • 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 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
  • Support internal teams on review of agreements in collaboration with counsel in the course of 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 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

About the Company

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Veterans Sourcing Group