Permit Specialist

Lightspeed Construction Group • Clearwater, FL

74d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

MTC Engineering, an integral part of the Design & Engineering division of Full Circle Fiber Partners, has a fast-growing platform specializing in outside plant engineering, civil engineering, construction management, construction inspection, land acquisition, optical systems provisioning, and business development expertise. Since the Company's founding in 2002, MTC has been a key player in providing network planning and engineering services for the deployment of fiber optic infrastructure to major telecommunications carriers, cable TV operators, as well as all levels of government (municipal, state, and federal). Committed to fostering a dynamic work environment, MTC emphasizes a strong work ethic while ensuring employees have ample time for rejuvenation and relaxation. MTC offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, PTO, matching 401-k, paid holidays and more. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, the company also maintains offices in Florida and Texas.

Requirements

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with permitting jurisdictions to ensure business objectives and priorities are successfully supported, communicated, and executed within the company.
• Must be a self-starter who can work without close supervision and think independently.
• Must be conversant/have a working knowledge of structured outside plant fiberoptic design and construction.
• Strong verbal communication skills and writing skills with the ability to clearly explain issues.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to interpret maps, legal documents, descriptions, and engineering plans while analyzing data and documents.
• Ability to prepare accurate and concise written reports.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management experience, preferably OSP, is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with OSP Engineers to create and review permit drawings and packages, including traffic control, department of transportation, railroad, and complex lane closure (Traffic Control Plans) to ensure compliance with permit drawing requirements of the jurisdiction and or ROW contact.
• Researches/navigates complex databases and uses critical thinking analysis to provide proper permit applications according to known practices and guidelines.
• Acquires permit fee amounts, completes permit applications, and submits check requests, ensuring timely permitting submittal and on-time performance of the permitting process.
• Acquires all permits needed to enable construction activities.
• Prepares and updates internal permit tracking reports and schedules.
• Manages relationship to jurisdictions and ROW contacts such as municipalities, state agencies, and railroad to detail specific requirements, including design specifications, permit lead times, points of contact, and special requirements to expedite the delivery process.
• Provides direct interface with contractors, jurisdictional authorities, etc.
• Works with the project team to understand priorities and communicate permit package deliverables.
• Prioritizes permit submittals based upon review/lead times and schedules.
• Determines requirements for permit and plan submissions, including review and updates to standards and forms if required.
• Maintains detailed records and reports related to all communication and interaction with permitting agencies.
• Manages interactions needed to enable the efficient and timely processing of the required permits.
• Adheres to and promotes environmental, health, and safety policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the department and the Company.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees