This is remote position, however the successful candidate will be located in: AL, FL, GA, IL, KS, MO, MD, OH, NC, SC, TN, TX, or VA 

Reporting to the Supervisor, OSP Permit Specialist, the OSP Permit Specialist I is responsible acquiring and/or coordinating the acquisition of all permits needed to enable construction activities. This is to be accomplished while maintaining full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local rules and regulations and company-established standards. The Specialty Permitting Associate will maintain communication with the authorities having jurisdiction of the Rights-of-Way in order to manage each permit acquisition process. The Specialty Permitting Associate must thoroughly understand all relevant issues, time-lines and priorities so that key internal and external stakeholders are appropriately identified and involved. The Special Permitting Associate will also assist in processing utility easement & or encroachments requested by homeowners, assist in processing utility verification requests from engineering firms or City/State entities and assist with drop pole attachment notifications.

What you will do:

• Submit Permit Applications State DOT and Railroad crossings
• Coordinate with field personnel to ensure manner of crossing and installation is compliant by State, Federal, and Local Standards.
• Coordinate with CAD Tech to prioritize permits needing drawn up and ensuring received drawing meets entity standards.
• Will keep track of all upcoming, submitted and completed permit applications, communicating to all relevant teams when crossings are approved.
• Process completed permits as required by entity
• Process utility verification requests
• Administrative Contact for Utility Relocations
• Process Easement Encroachments & Vacations

What You Need For This Position:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all departments and all levels of management
• Strong customer service experience
• Solid basic math skills
• Strong attention to detail
• High level of competency with office practices and procedures, especially business correspondence, and with the full MS Office software suite. Smart sheet knowledge a plus
• Familiarity with GIS / CAD applications a plus.
• Dedication and persistence when faced with challenging situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to establish and adjust priorities as needed.
• Ability to read and navigate online mapping systems.

Skills And Abilities

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops challenging yet realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own and team actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Telecommunications experience a strong plus