Permitting Specialist

The Permitting Specialist is responsible for acquiring permits for new orders that will allow Uniti Fiber to expand our existing network to new customers. In addition, this position is responsible for assisting department coworkers with a variety of tasks. Work will be performed under minimal supervision but with guidelines from the Outside Plant Office Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reviewing engineering and design drawings in preparation for utility permit submittals- requirement for most new orders.
• Obtaining permits for all construction work on the rights of way.
• Building good relationships with permitting agencies.
• Notifying Construction Manager of projects that are ready for construction.
• Updating databases (Salesforce) on each project status and information.
• Label invoices associated with each project.
• Support Construction Managers and crews on each project.
• Scanning, shipping, copying, faxing, and managing a variety of files.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/ or Experience:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.
• High attention to detail.
• Must be able to work autonomously and within a team.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to work and function in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Uniti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.