Sr Permitting/Joint Use Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• include:
• Developing strategies for railroad and state DOT crossings, bridge projects, environmentally sensitive areas, and high-risk pole attachment requests
• Negotiating with municipalities, state agencies, and pole owners to resolve escalated or disputed applications
• Ensuring alignment between permitting, joint use, engineering, and construction to avoid redesigns or delays
• Training and mentoring junior permitting staff
• Ensuring joint use submissions meet both NESC and owner-specific requirements
• Communicating risks, bottlenecks, and timelines to leadership on an ongoing basis

Required Qualifications

• must have a minimum of 5 years of continuous, relevant experience
• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to multitask and strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and conscientious.
• Must have a high level of initiative and follow-up support capability working with limited supervision.