What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permitting Specialist position at IdeaTek?
Description
Do you love bringing order to fast-moving projects? Are you an organized, process-minded communicator? Do you thrive on keeping teams aligned and projects moving forward?
We’re looking for a Permitting Specialist to support our growing fiber build efforts by coordinating with municipalities and ensuring we have the permits, approvals, and documentation needed to move forward. This role is a vital link between engineering, construction, and city governments—and plays a key part in keeping our projects on time and in compliance.
Every city is different, and this role is ideal for someone who can adapt quickly, work through red tape, and isn’t afraid of face-to-face meetings or jumping into process improvements. If you have a background in permitting, admin, or project coordination and are ready to grow—we want to hear from you.
A Day in the Life
You’ll spend your day filing paperwork, tracking permits, and following up with cities to keep projects moving. One hour you might be double-checking a document, and the next you’re in a city meeting answering questions or navigating a unique approval process. Whether it’s working side-by-side with our engineering team or submitting a last-minute request, your job is to make sure the permitting engine doesn’t stall.
What You’ll Do
Key responsibilities include:
What Will Help You Stand Out
IdeaTek is a cutting-edge telecommunications company dedicated to bringing fast, reliable internet to underserved communities. We're a passionate team of innovators and problem-solvers committed to making a difference in the lives of our customers. At IdeaTek, we value our employees and foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and community involvement.
A few of the key ways we strive to make employees feel valued include:
If you're excited to join a team that supports real people, builds meaningful technology, and solves problems that matter—apply today!
This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
This role is not eligible for relocation.
Salary And Benefits Commensurate With Experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
This employer uses E-Verify.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
To be considered for this role, you'll need the following required qualifications:
Do you love bringing order to fast-moving projects? Are you an organized, process-minded communicator? Do you thrive on keeping teams aligned and projects moving forward?
We’re looking for a Permitting Specialist to support our growing fiber build efforts by coordinating with municipalities and ensuring we have the permits, approvals, and documentation needed to move forward. This role is a vital link between engineering, construction, and city governments—and plays a key part in keeping our projects on time and in compliance.
Every city is different, and this role is ideal for someone who can adapt quickly, work through red tape, and isn’t afraid of face-to-face meetings or jumping into process improvements. If you have a background in permitting, admin, or project coordination and are ready to grow—we want to hear from you.
A Day in the Life
You’ll spend your day filing paperwork, tracking permits, and following up with cities to keep projects moving. One hour you might be double-checking a document, and the next you’re in a city meeting answering questions or navigating a unique approval process. Whether it’s working side-by-side with our engineering team or submitting a last-minute request, your job is to make sure the permitting engine doesn’t stall.
What You’ll Do
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and submit permitting paperwork to cities, counties, and governing agencies for fiber builds
- Serve as a liaison between internal teams (engineering and construction) and external partners (cities, permitting offices, etc.)
- Track permit approvals, payments, expirations, and deadlines in internal systems and shared databases
- Attend city meetings as needed to support permitting conversations and help resolve open items
- Support documentation, data entry, and filing across multiple projects simultaneously
- Collaborate with the construction project managers to ensure permits are issued before work begins
- Assist with process improvements—every city is different, and we need someone who can help evolve how we work
- Take direction from leadership and collaborate with peers in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
What Will Help You Stand Out
- Experience working with city, county, or state government entities
- Familiarity with construction permitting processes in utilities, transportation, or infrastructure
- Previous work with agencies like KDOT, Corps of Engineers, rail systems, or parks departments
- Confident engaging in discussions and negotiations with municipal agencies
- Ability to suggest improvements and adapt to different permitting processes
IdeaTek is a cutting-edge telecommunications company dedicated to bringing fast, reliable internet to underserved communities. We're a passionate team of innovators and problem-solvers committed to making a difference in the lives of our customers. At IdeaTek, we value our employees and foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and community involvement.
A few of the key ways we strive to make employees feel valued include:
- Competitive pay bonus potential
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401k with match
- Free coaching/counseling for employees & families
- Free internet service (if available in your area) or internet reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement for personal and professional growth
- Community engagement opportunities
- Culture that values results, effort, and integrity
- We are Trustworthy – We build confidence through transparency, follow-through, and dependability.
- We count on Big Thinkers – We don’t just imagine the future—we create it with bold, actionable ideas.
- We have a Resilient Spirit – We embrace challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and keep striving for more.
- We stand on Belief – We believe everyone deserves access to technology that helps them learn, grow, and thrive.
- We foster Connectedness – Our work goes beyond broadband—we build real connections within our team and our communities.
- We drive Innovation – We're always looking for ways to improve and redefine what’s possible.
If you're excited to join a team that supports real people, builds meaningful technology, and solves problems that matter—apply today!
This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
This role is not eligible for relocation.
Salary And Benefits Commensurate With Experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
This employer uses E-Verify.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
To be considered for this role, you'll need the following required qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage many moving parts at once
- Experience with database management and tracking large sets of information
- Background in administrative work, paperwork filing, or data entry
- High attention to detail and comfort navigating forms, documentation, and compliance
- Excellent communication skills, both written and in-person