TELECOMMUNICATIONS PERMITTING SPECIALIST

Seeking a Telecom Permitting Specialist in the Houston area. The Permitting Specialist will work in the Tower group responsible for preparing and submitting entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communication facilities. This requires in depth knowledge of municipal processes, codes and ordinances in addition to frequent interface with local governments and jurisdictions.

• 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.
• Serve as entitlement lead during weekly customer meetings as needed. Serve as SME on matters relating to state and local telecommunication. municipal codes.
• Understands and able to articulate details of Federal Wireless Facilities Deployment legislation including Sec. 6409(a) and 60-day shot clock letters and provide them to jurisdictions as necessary.
• Obtain and communicate zoning and permitting conditions of approval to internal teams.
• Manage payment of applicable permitting fees via credit card or checks to ensure all costs are properly allocated
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, Code Enforcement Staff, Building Inspectors, Members of City Councils, Planning and Zoning Staffs, Commissions and various neighborhood groups.
• Represent company at municipal meetings to obtain all required zoning approvals.
• Serve as liaison between jurisdiction and legal team to resolve complex permitting and or zoning issues

Skills/Experience

• Zoning and Permitting experience is required
• Knowledge of applicable planning, zoning codes and regulations affecting site development
• Comprehension and understanding of construction plans, standars, terminology, and surveys