Analyst I-Kinetic Construction

Uniti•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Kinetic’s Permit Team is an important piece of the Kinetic network. This team is responsible for obtaining permits from cities, counties, state DOTs, pole attachments, railroads, local landowners, government entities, and tribes for projects to build out Kinetic’s network. The Permit Team serves as the liaison between Kinetic’s Construction and Engineering Managers and Engineers and the permitting entities to obtain these permits. The Permit Team is leaned on for their expertise and knowledge on all permitting issues. This position is perfect for an individual with lots of energy and desire to learn in a very challenging, fast-paced work 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.
The 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 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
Analyze data and work prints and provide recommendations on appropriate courses of action