Permit Specialist

Wecom•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wecom Fiber is seeking an experienced Permit / Joint Use Specialist to support the deployment of fiber optic infrastructure. The role secures and manages permits, environmental approvals, right-of-way authorizations, and joint-use applications needed for telecommunications construction across multiple jurisdictions and permitting agencies. The specialist works with government agencies, local governments, utility providers, and environmental consultants to ensure approvals are submitted accurately, tracked proactively, and obtained before construction. The position helps protect project timelines and revenue activation. The role reports to the Sr. Manager of Design and Engineering and is based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a hybrid work schedule. It is primarily office-based, with occasional travel to project sites or jurisdictional offices. The employee must be able to review construction plans and work on a computer for extended periods.

Requirements

At least 3 years of permitting experience in the telecommunications industry.
Direct experience with municipal, county, and state right-of-way permitting processes.
Working knowledge of underground and aerial fiber construction methods.
Experience coordinating joint-use and pole attachment applications.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and permit tracking systems.
Ability to review construction plans and work on a computer for extended periods.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and remain flexible as business needs change.

Responsibilities

Submit and proactively track permit applications, approvals, revisions, and closeout activities, including billing.
Coordinate permit submissions and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and permitting authorities.
Track permit progress in internal systems, including status, approval timelines, requirement updates, and potential roadblocks.
Maintain organized, audit-ready records of applications, correspondence, approvals, rejections, and resolutions.
Review jurisdictional permitting requirements and quality-check applications before submission.
Work with vendors to identify and correct quality issues and deficiencies, reduce permitting delays, and document areas for improvement.
Serve as the primary point of contact between permitting agencies and internal stakeholders regarding permit status and corrections.
Update internal and external systems throughout the permit lifecycle, including billing, signed documents, addressing, and print design.
Participate in project meetings and provide updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Work with construction teams, project managers, and leadership to provide updates and resolve permit approval roadblocks.