Remote Permitting Coordinator (Network Specialist I)

TDS Telecom; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance

Employee Assistance & Wellness

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Education Assistance

Paid Volunteer Time

TDS Service Discounts

Job summary

TDS Telecom is seeking a Network Specialist I - Permitting Coordinator in Boise, ID to manage permits, easements, and lease work for timely project delivery. The role involves coordinating with permit authorities, property owners, and internal teams to ensure compliance and on-time construction readiness.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in networking and a strong background in permitting, GIS, and project coordination, with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or higher) or 2+ years professional work experience.
• 3+ years experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance.
• Demonstrated experience in permitting.
• Technical knowledge in Real Estate Law, Land Surveying, GIS, Telecommunications, Engineering, Construction is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ESRI GIS and AutoCAD skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Permits (research requirements, communicate with permit authorities, attend meetings, occasional field work and travel, scope/ estimate work, create tasks, work with professional service vendors to obtain data and studies, prepare applications, negotiate and submit fees, expedite and secure rights ahead of construction, update and closeout records, GIS databases and maps, care for annul requirements, payments, bonds, insurance, reporting, etc.).
• Easements & Right of Entry Agreements (research local requirements, scope/estimate work, ensure compliance with law and policy, negotiate with private property owner(s), obtain survey and legal description, prepare document, secure signatures, notary, ensure payment, public recording, update records, GIS databases and maps.).
• Lease work (assist with negotiation, alerts, payments, W9 issues, location issues, ownership changes, records research, phone calls, document preparation, etc.).
• Any other responsibilities, duties or tasks as assigned in support of achieving goals and objectives.
• Assist with Special Projects and Initiatives (committees, mandates, programs, customer driven and success based projects and needs).
• Assist with Operations (vendor and risk management, metrics, reports, scheduling, communications, research, customer service).

Skills

Permitting experience

GIS knowledge

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

ESRI GIS

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

TDS Telecom is seeking a Network Specialist I - Permitting Coordinator in Boise, ID to manage permits, easements, and lease work for timely project delivery. The role involves coordinating with permit authorities, property owners, and internal teams to ensure compliance and on-time construction readiness.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in networking and a strong background in permitting, GIS, and project coordination, with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.