Permit Specialist

Selectek; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Selectek is seeking an experienced Permit Specialist in Overland Park, KS. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of permitting experience, particularly in telecommunications, and will maintain relationships with jurisdictions and manage permit applications. Responsibilities include research, documentation, and interacting with permitting authorities. This position is temporary-to-hire, offering a pay range of $23-$30 per hour. Interested candidates should contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of permitting experience with Authority Having Jurisdiction applications.
• Experience in telecommunications or utility permitting.
• Valid driver's license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with jurisdictions as main point of contact.
• Perform jurisdictional and utility research for permit requirements.
• Compile and submit permit packages.

Skills

Permitting experience

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Permit Specialist for the telecommunications field.

Job Duties

• Establish and sustain positive working relationships with jurisdictions, acting as the client’s main point of contact
• Perform jurisdictional and utility research, address municipal code and document requirements for other team members in tips and tricks file.
• Effective knowledge and professional communication of the current permit status in emails and on calls.
• Maintain research documentation for jurisdictions in the company’s database of record.
• Compile, submit and retrieve permit packages either electronically or in person.
• Travel to and effectively interact with the permitting authority to ensure timely receipt of approved permits.
• Maintain engagement throughout the entire project cycle – start to successful completion.
• Ensure all deliverables (prints and permits) are received and uploaded into the designated company database of record and our file system to keep a full and accurate record of permits.
• Deliver accurate and complete permit packages (including permit, approved plan set and Traffic control) to customer, data storage or permit repository.
• Using the company’s database of record, track the permit lifecycle from application to approval, expiration and renewal.
• Submit and track power applications for any powered cabinet or Hut as required.
• Maintain Accurate data within the database and on trackers
• Be available and able to fill in for your teammates in any market
• Maintain and track Permitting deliverables within your market as well as reviewing all markets for due dates and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate forecasts working with PM’s, actual timelines, and costs in our database of record.
• Compile, submit and retrieve more difficult and multiple jurisdiction permits.
• Submit and track Aerial applications including joint use and Make Ready notifications as needed.

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-4 years of Permitting experience completing Authority Having Jurisdiction permit applications.
• Previous telecommunication or utility permitting experience
• Experience leading and mentoring more junior permit team members
• Valid driver's license & transportation

Preferred

• Aerial permitting experience

Pay: $23-$30/hr.

Location: Overland Park, KS

Duration: Temp-to-hire

If you are interested or would like more information on this position, please click the apply button or contact me directly at:

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