[Hiring] Permitting Specialist @Zayo Group

Role Description

The Permitting Specialist position carries a high level of responsibility and must adhere to established schedules to facilitate timely delivery of the customer order. The ideal candidate will offer the following abilities and knowledge:

• Negotiating utility pole attachment agreements
• Right-of-way access agreements
• Representation at Public Hearings
• Experience preparing and submitting permit packages
• Processing permits by interfacing with local governments
• Vendor management
• Securing requisite entitlements to allow network development
• Understanding of construction plans/drawings

The Permitting Specialist must have a deep understanding of utility and permitting rules related to communications infrastructure and represent Zayo in escalations to minimize project impacts and protect Zayo's regulated rights.

NOTE: This role works remote within the United States.

Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, such as OPT, TN, H1B or any other type of work visa, now or in the future. Zayo will not provide, transfer, or assume sponsorship for any employment visa or work authorization for this position now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings for compliance with jurisdiction and/or utility standards
• Submit and acquire authorizations, approvals, and agreements as required from jurisdictions and utilities to install facilities both in the public right of way and on private property
• Address tactical challenges to successful, timely and cost-effective acquisition of authorizations or service connections
• Timely system updates, including accurate forecasting and milestone task completion
• Communicate effectively with all customers, both internal and external, during all stages of network deployment and operations
• Develop and maintain rich relationships with utility and staff-level jurisdictional stakeholders
• Provide research and advice to internal clients regarding conditions of attachment to regulated infrastructure and/or Zayo-owned infrastructure within the rights-of-way
• Responsible for representing Zayo Group LLC before local agencies, planning authorities, city councils and/or utilities
• Engage and oversee outside vendors as applicable
• Comprehend and serve as an operational subject matter expert on matters related to applicable state & federal telecommunications regulations
• Foundational understanding of project budgets and expenses related to permits and service connections
• Provide research and advice to internal clients regarding access rights, permitting, and project deployment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience
• Telecommunications industry experience preferred but not required
• Zoning and Permitting experience preferred but not required
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school will be considered in lieu of experience

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience, preferably in planning, zoning, and/or land use capacity, utility joint use or telecommunications industry or relevant military experience
• Demonstrated experience navigating corporate environment and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with negotiating experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing priorities
• Ability to comprehend contracts and agreements
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate and present persuasive arguments to achieve desired results
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Keen attention to detail
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations related to licensing and permitting fiber and small cells
• Proficient in presenting and speaking at both internal and external engagements
• Travel to utilities, local governments and municipalities required

Benefits

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Estimated Salary

Estimated base salary range: $29.38 - $45.19 USD/hourly. The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non-sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.