OSP Permitting Specialist

Vero Networks•Woodland Park, CO

8d•$80,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The OSP Permitting Specialist supports the successful delivery of FTTH infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has experience supporting OSP fiber projects, coordinating with municipalities and regulatory agencies, and managing permit workflows across multiple concurrent projects. This individual will work closely with both internal and external engineering resources, reviewing permit packages for completeness and accuracy before submission and proactively driving approvals to support project delivery timelines.

Requirements

3-6 years of experience in OSP permitting, telecom/fiber permitting, utility coordination, construction administration, or infrastructure project coordination.
Prior experience supporting permitting activities in California and/or Oregon preferred; California permitting experience is strongly valued.
Basic understanding of OSP fiber design layouts, construction drawings, route maps, and permit exhibits.
Experience reviewing permit documentation for completeness, accuracy, and submission readiness.
Experience working with municipality permitting portals, local agencies, and jurisdictional submission processes.
Strong communication, coordination, follow-up, and relationship management skills.
Ability to manage multiple permit applications, deadlines, jurisdictions, and project priorities simultaneously.
Ability to research local requirements and develop a working understanding of applicable jurisdictional laws, ordinances, and permitting processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, document management, and permit tracking.
Ability to adapt to new project management, permitting, and workflow software platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating with external engineering firms or permitting consultants.
Familiarity with FTTH deployment, OSP construction sequencing, right-of-way permitting, encroachment permits, traffic control permits, or utility coordination.
Experience supporting broadband, telecom, utility, or grant-funded infrastructure projects.
Comfort working in a fast-paced project environment with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage permit applications from submission through approval across multiple jurisdictions.
Review permit packages prepared by internal and external engineering resources for completeness and submission readiness.
Coordinate permit revisions, agency comments, and resubmissions.
Track permitting risks and escalate issues that could impact project schedules.
Maintain visibility into permit status, approval timelines, and key dependencies.
Serve as the primary permitting liaison to engineering resources preparing permit packages.
Coordinate agency requirements and permit revisions with engineering partners.
Review basic OSP layouts, route maps, and construction documentation to support permit submissions.
Ensure permit packages meet jurisdictional requirements prior to submission.
Build productive relationships with municipalities, utility providers, and permitting agencies.
Research jurisdiction-specific permitting requirements and processes.
Participate in agency meetings and coordination calls as needed.
Assist project teams in understanding permit requirements and approval conditions.