Permitting Specialist

Network Permitting SpecialistLooking for someone who is familiar with utility and jurisdiction submittal.Experience with Colorado and Utah jurisdictions a plus  Location: 100% Remote, but need to be local to UT or CO is needed because of monthly in person team meetings. MST Hours are needed for this role and the client will consider other locations in this region. If not in the Denver region, the resource can be remote and attend meetings virtually.Expense: InternetTop Skills: Organized and detail oriented, effective communicator (strong written communication especially), strong systems-thinking. Must be able to work complex/ high volumes. Working knowledge of utility companies and jurisdictional codes. CO and UT utility company / jurisdiction experience is a plus.Similar job titles to look for on resumes: Site Acquisition Specialist; Real Estate Specialist; Project Manager; Utility Coordinator; Program ManagerPosition SummaryThe Permitting Specialist is responsible for obtaining all required entitlement approvals to have external customers on air on time and within budget. The Specialist must provide timely system updates and communicate effectively proposing jurisdictional permitting and zoning solutions to customers, both internal and external.Essential Job Functions• Submit and acquire entitlements, approvals, and agreements as required from jurisdictions to install Crown Castle facilities both in the public right of way.• Responsible for accurate forecasting and milestone task completion• Review drawings to be compliant with jurisdiction’s standards• Collaborate and coordinate with internal functional groups to resolve issues, to facilitate progress and to achieve milestone targets, with the goal of delivering networks on-time and on-budget• Interface with jurisdictional staff on matters related to applicable laws, codes and ordinances and effectively communicate and leverage regulatory status in support of deployment objections• Escalation point for resident complaints to our Network Operations Center• Provide zoning and permitting updates and expertise for customer meetings when required• Responsible for representation before local agencies and represent Crown Castle before jurisdictional planning authorities and city councils• Manage third party vendors when so required, including but not limited to: expediters, outside counsel, Third party inspectors, etc.• Assist in researching and preparing authorization analyses detailing the applicable process and associated costs and timelines for each jurisdiction contemplated in new project opportunity bidsEducation/Certifications• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience requiredExperience/Minimum Requirements• A minimum of three to five years of proven experience in municipal planning, and/or Land Use capacity or Wireless Industry required• Experience presenting and speaking to public government entities desiredOther Skills/Abilities• Excellent organizational skills• Ability to prioritize and multitask• Keen attention to detail• Ability to adapt to a quickly evolving industry

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