Analyst I-Permitting

Windstream • Sacramento, CA

415d • $43,500 - $53,800

About The Position

The Analyst I-Permitting role at WindStream Communications is crucial for the Kinetic Permit Team, which is responsible for obtaining necessary permits for building out Kinetic's network. This position serves as a liaison between construction and engineering teams and various permitting entities, requiring strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to provide accurate, timely, and concise updates to leadership.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to maintain and update several data lists at the same time.
• Ability to remain focused and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, performing required duties and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge in multiple MS Office applications especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Understanding of Engineering & Construction methodologies.
• Ability to communicate professionally via email, phone calls and video conferencing and exhibit strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to work efficiently on your own.
• Ability to organize daily schedule based off escalated projects and tickets.
• Great problem-solving skills.
• Great organizational habits.
• College degree and 0-3 years professional level experience; or 4+ years professional level related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Telecom experience
• Knowledge of permitting processes and procedures with City, County, DOT, Railroad, etc.
• GIS/mapping experience
• Knowledge obtaining easements and recording with local county
• OSP Engineering knowledge and an aptitude to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process and compile all necessary documentation to submit permit requests to the correct permitting entity for city, county, DOT, and pole owners.
• Learn online internal and external websites to submit permit requests.
• Build great working relationships with both internal Windstream employees from the Permit Team, local OSP, Central Engineering, Accounting, and Legal.
• Travel to local municipalities to communicate permitting projects and establish face-to-face relationships.
• Provide accurate, timely, and concise project updates both verbally and written.
• Provide accurate, timely, and concise reporting for both recurring and ad-hoc requests.
• Analyze data and work prints and provide recommendations on appropriate courses of action.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree