Permit Coordinator IV- Telecom

Join the TrueNet family as a Permit Coordinator IV in the Pittsburgh, PA area. As a TrueNet team member you will receive competitive benefits, excellent pay and flexible work schedules. TrueNet is a leading company in the Telecom Industry and always looking for the perfect addition. 

The ideal candidate would have the ability to work with minimal supervision as well as being a successful team player, have outstanding communications skills and experience in Telecommunication.

This position is responsible for tracking all pending permits through the review process while effectively communicating the status of each permit.  Must have permitting knowledge in Fiber, Construction, and Communications. This role interacts with jurisdictional employees and works to resolve any redline issues and communicate any upcoming requirement changes.

Essential Position Functions:

• Experience with construction permitting is preferred
• Exposure to CATV design and installation processes is preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Primary Responsibilities:
• Submit permit packages via online systems, fax, or in person, if necessary including permit tracking and correlation
• Pick up completed permit packages
• Communicate with jurisdictional employees to understand any changes in permitting requirements
• Track jurisdiction specific requirements and provide that information to the team
• Work with local jurisdictions to move toward ideal permitting conditions
• Posting permit submittals and approved permits and managing the permitting module in JT or Polaris (job docs)
• All financial and reporting aspects to permitting
• Responsible for building permit relationships and to act as the liaison between Comcast with all permitting authorities
• Tracking and reporting on aerial inspection and restoration completion
• Support to the scheduler including filling in when needed
• Responsible for any traffic control and the associated tasks, follow up and relationships required
• It is expected that this role is in the field 40% of their time

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years in an office environment billing and invoicing experience preferred.
• 2 years of permit coordination experience preferred.
• Must be proficient with a Windows operating system.
• Must be proficient with MS office applications such as Excel and Word.
• Must be proficient with Adobe products.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
• Highly adaptive/flexible to changing environments and priorities.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting within the work area.
• Lifting of up to 20 pounds less than one-third of the time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Travel to agencies, customer premises and pick up of permits.
• May require after-hours and weekend work.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, et al.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel up to 40% may be required.
• The work environment is that of an office position with minimal to high noise levels.
• The position requires working independently, as well as part of a team.
• This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily.
• Frequent use of a computer is necessary.
• This position requires use of all general office equipment.
   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

TrueNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position (H1B, etc.).

TrueNet Communications is a national infrastructure engineering and specialty contractor serving the wireless, broadband, and telecommunications markets. We plan, design, build and support communications infrastructure for our clients across North America. Join our team of professionals where you can advance your career in a fast pace, GROWING industry! We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401k, paid time off and paid holidays.