Local Permitting Manager

Forged Fiber 37•Any, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates , and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions. Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. The Local Permit Manager will play a critical role in Forges Fiber 37 fiber investment throughout communities – acting as a force multiplier for both economic development, growth, and sustainability in communities throughout the Washington market. You will collaborate across Network Implementation, Government Affairs and Corporate Communications organizations to understand both the operations, development, and amplification of Forged Fiber 37’s effort to deliver fiber to American homes and businesses . A successful candidate will have the ability to quickly establish relationships and clear lines of communication with local elected officials, policymakers, and community partners. You will act as the ‘connective tissue’ between Forged Fiber 37’s Network Implementation team and local permitting offices to establish predictable permitting timelines and help create innovative solutions when necessary to clear hurdles in local permitting application processes. As the face of Forged Fiber 37’s investment in Washington, you will coordinate closely with State Government Affairs Directors to understand current relationships and act as a brand ambassador between Forged Fiber 37 and the communities we serve. You will raise awareness of Forged Fiber 37 ’s fiber investment with local government, businesses, and community organizations to celebrate the opportunities Forged Fiber 37’s fiber internet service brings to every neighborhood.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience working in/with permit offices and key public sector elected officials and staff
Ability to act as the operational driver for both traditional and innovative permit application solutions
High degree of integrity due to nature of information involved and visibility of the position
Ideal candidate will have working knowledge of permitting processes of government and utilities and the ability to act as the operational driver for both traditional and innovative permit application solutions
Excellent manager of relationships and proven record of ability to work with elected officials, policymakers, and senior staff
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Occasional evening and weekend work and the ability to travel between cities within assigned territories

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience in technology, broadband and/or telecom industry
2+ years’ subject matter expertise in city/county/state govt and utility permitting

Responsibilities

Quickly understand level/volume of Forged Fiber 37’s investment in the market
Identify strategic partnerships with local governments and utility jurisdictions that offer opportunities to affordably and efficiently deliver fiber to those areas
Work directly with your local Network Implementation team to understand details of the build and clear existing roadblocks with local permitting offices
Maintain a repository of municipal contacts and permitting practices that assist in scoring each permitting agency by the strength of our relationship and ease of doing business.
Work with local governments to understand details of permitting application, revision, construction, inspection, and permit closeout processes
Work with vendors when necessary to ensure accuracy of information flow between vendors, local permit offices and other external partners (utilities, community orgs, businesses)
Work with State Government Affairs Directors to build upon/ maintain relationships with appropriate permit offices and city, county, and state lawmakers
Act as the ‘connective tissue’ between internal and external organizations ensuring clear lines of communication across organizations internally and external
Quickly address customer complaints related to construction work, damaged infrastructure, and municipal capital projects, ensuring they are resolved immediately so that builds stay on schedule.
Work with HOA’s to obtain access into complexes in order to secure permission to place fiber into their complexes.
Prepare and present PowerPoint presentations to highlight/amplify Forged Fiber 37’s fiber investment in local communities and opportunities for consumers, businesses, and anchor institutions
Represent Forged Fiber 37 in meetings with local government, community partners and neighborhood organizations
Monitor local ordinance related to broadband providers, permitting, grants and community development
Work to expand partnerships in communities through available grant opportunities