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Permitting Specialist I

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $28.00/Hour on w2
remote work
United States, Texas, Houston Heights
Apr 21, 2025
Job Title: Permitting Specialist I Location: Houston TX 77024 Duration: 12 Months contract will be extended Shift Timing: Hybrid Schedule work from home Mon and Fri and in office Tues, Wed, Thurs,8am - 5pm Job Description: The Permitting Specialist is responsible for obtaining all required entitlement approvals to have external customers on air on time and within budget. The Specialist must provide timely system updates and communicate effectively proposing jurisdictional permitting and zoning solutions to customers, both internal and external. Role & Responsibilities: Submit and acquire entitlements, approvals, and agreements as required from jurisdictions to install facilities both in the public right of way and on towers on private property Responsible for accurate forecasting and milestone task completion Review drawings to be compliant with jurisdictions standards Collaborate and coordinate with internal functional groups to resolve issues, to facilitate progress and to achieve milestone targets, with the goal of delivering networks on-time and on-budget Interface with jurisdictional staff on matters related to applicable laws, codes and ordinances and effectively communicate and leverage regulatory status in support of deployment objections Escalation point for resident complaints to our Network Operations Center Provide zoning and permitting updates and expertise for customer meetings when required Responsible for representation before local agencies and represent before jurisdictional planning authorities and city councils-Manage third party vendors when so required, including but not limited to: expediters, outside counsel, Third party inspectors, etc. Assist in researching and preparing authorization analyses detailing the applicable process and associated costs and timelines for each jurisdiction contemplated in new project opportunity bids Education/Certifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. JD or legal background preferred but not required Experience/Minimum Requirements -A minimum of two years of proven experience in municipal planning, and/or Land Use capacity or Wireless Industry required-Experience presenting and speaking to public government entities desired Note: This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be necessary for this role. An employee may be required to perform duties outside of his or her normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Position Description Other Skills/Abilities -Excellent organizational skills-Ability to prioritize and multitask-Keen attention to detail-Ability to adapt to a quickly evolving industry Organizational Relationship Reports to: Manager Network Entitlements Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A Working Conditions: Primarily works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Local and regional travel may be required. Additional Information: N/A