What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wireless Permitting Specialist position at WIVERSE?
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles, fiber and
other infrastructure. Requires knowledge of municipal processes, codes, and ordinances, as well as frequent interface with local governments and jurisdictions.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare and submit zoning and permitting applications. Monitor progress of municipal
applications and facilitate jurisdictional request for additional information.
- Work with design team to facilitate permit drawings and construction documents related to nodes, power and outside plant construction required.
- Provide timely system updates and communicate effectively with all customers, both internal and external.
- Serve as entitlement lead during weekly customer meetings, as needed.
- Ability to comprehend and serve as a subject matter expert on matters related to state & local telecommunication municipal codes.
- Understand and be able to articulate details of Federal Wireless Facilities
Deployment legislation including Sec. 6409(a) Wireless Facilities Deployment and related
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Orders.
- Serves as liaison between to internal teams to obtain, administer and ensure compliance with general conditions of approvals at permit and construction stages of the project, meeting project timelines.
- Understand financial information from projects impacting District, Area and Company financials.
- Provide tracking and reporting of costs associated with zoning and building permits and ensure reimbursable expenses are billed, collected and reconciled.
- Participate in District and Area pre-project planning meetings.
- Coordinate with Supervisor to ensure that permit submittal packages meet local and statewide municipal requirements.
- Coordinate with internal partners to ensure building permits are properly closed out at the completion of construction.
- Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, including, but not limited to Code
Enforcement Staff, Building Inspectors, Members of City Councils, Planning & Zoning Staffs, Commissions and various neighborhood groups. Represent at municipal meetings to obtain all required zoning approvals.
- Manage all aspects of complying with conditions of approvals from municipalities for the
installation, maintenance and continued operation of company sites.
- Support internal teams on review of agreements in collaboration with counsel during
installing and maintaining facilities and operating its networks.
- Provides research and advice to internal clients regarding access rights, permitting, and
project deployment.
Education/Certifications/Licensure:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience
- Wireless industry experience preferred but not required
- Wireless permitting experience
- Zoning and Permitting experience preferred but not required
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school will be considered in lieu of experience
Experience/Minimum Requirements:
- Two (2) years proven experience working in a municipality in a Planning, Zoning, and/or Land Use capacity or Wireless Industry required or equivalent in a comparable industry or relevant military experience.
- Must be experienced in navigating corporate environment and working within a corporate group context.
Other Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of applicable planning, zoning codes and regulations affecting site development.
- Experience in presenting and speaking to the public and governmental entities.
- Familiar with requirements for zoning applications and supporting documentation including presentations for neighborhood or public hearings as required by local jurisdictions or as requested by respective property owners.
- Comprehension and understanding of construction plans, standards, terminology, and surveys.
- Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
- Ability to problem solve and provide solution alternatives
- Ability to comprehend contracts and agreements
- Ability to comprehend all title documentation
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Travel to local governments and municipalities required
Additional Information:
· HYBRID POSITION 3 DAYS N, 2 DAYS OUT
· Must be vaccinated
· M-F, 8hr. days, Full-time, OT is approved.
· 1 year assignment
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $42.00 - $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dublin, CA 94568: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Planning, Zoning, and/or Land Use capacity: 3 years (Preferred)
- Wireless Industry / Telecommunications: 3 years (Preferred)
- navigating corporate environment: 3 years (Preferred)
- planning, zoning codes/regulations w/ site development.: 3 years (Preferred)
- presenting /speaking to the public /governmental entities: 3 years (Preferred)
- zoning applications and supporting documentation: 3 years (Preferred)
- construction plans, standards, terminology, & surveys.: 3 years (Preferred)
- Prepare and submit zoning and permitting applications: 3 years (Preferred)
- municipal processes, codes, and ordinances: 3 years (Preferred)
- facilitate permit drawings and construction documents: 3 years (Preferred)
- zoning and building permits: 3 years (Preferred)
- reimbursable expenses are billed, collected and reconciled: 3 years (Preferred)
- nodes, power and outside plant construction: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $42 - $47