Permitting Specialist

Permitting Specialist For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work. ABOUT THE ROLE The Specialist applies for and secures all licenses and permits necessary to build fiber and small cells on time and on budget, ensuring compliance with all applicable agreements and regulatory requirements during all stages of site selection, construction and ongoing operations. Primary responsibilities include timely and accurate application for required licenses, permits and commercial electric service connections. The Specialist will monitor application timelines, effectively forecast anticipated receipt of authorizations, and assist in escalating delays internally and externally, as necessary. Requires working knowledge of governing state and federal regulations, relevant construction codes and processes, as well as frequent interface with internal and external partners. The Specialist must initiate timely system updates and communicate effectively, developing operational level subject matter expertise, proposing jurisdictional permitting and zoning solutions to customers, both internal and external. Requires knowledge of municipal processes, codes and ordinances, as well as frequent interface with local governments and jurisdictions. WHAT YOU WILL DO 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 Crown Castle facilities both in the public right of way and on private property Addresses tactical challenges to successful, timely and cost-effective acquisition of authorizations or service connections, including resolution of application rejections or denials, violations, etc. on matters related to applicable laws, codes and ordinances as interpreted by internal legal counsel. 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 Develops and maintains rich relationships with utility and staff-level jurisdictional stakeholders Provides research and advice to internal clients regarding conditions of attachment to regulated infrastructure and/or Crown-owned infrastructure within the rights-of-way Responsible for representing Crown Castle before local agencies, planning authorities, city councils and/or utilities Engage and oversee outside vendors as applicable Consistent with internal legal interpretations, 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. Provides research and advice to internal clients regarding access rights, permitting, and project deployment. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS in business or related field Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Required from an accredited law school will be considered in lieu of experience Juris Doctor (JD) Preferred EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Telecommunications industry experience not required but Preferred Zoning and Permitting experience not required but Preferred 0 - 2 years' experience, preferably in planning, zoning, and/or land use capacity, utility joint use or telecommunications industry or relevant military experience Required Demonstrated experience navigating corporate environment and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Required WHERE YOU WILL WORK Office: Works onsite in a normal office or warehouse setting and may require some travel as needed. YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life. We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide. Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents). Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions). New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave. Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees. Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns. Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate. Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service). 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday. All offices provide free beverages and snacks. COMPENSATION The pay range offered for this position is $32.55 - $44.76 per hour. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives. Additional Information Pursuant to the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

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