The Permit Specialist is responsible for securing and managing permits and approvals required to construct fiber-optic networks within public and private rights-of-way. This role works directly with ...
The Permit Specialist is responsible for securing and managing permits and approvals required to construct fiber-optic networks within public and private rights-of-way. This role works directly with ...
... fiber construction. The Permit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between permitting authorities and internal Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams--ensuring all ...
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... fiber construction. The Permit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between permitting authorities and internal Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams--ensuring all ...
Permit Specialist/Technician
Chicago, IL · On-site
The Permit Specialist (Technician) is responsible for processing and managing all permits required for fiber-to-the-home network deployments. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, permit ...
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Permit Specialist/Technician
Chicago, IL · On-site
The Permit Specialist (Technician) is responsible for processing and managing all permits required for fiber-to-the-home network deployments. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, permit ...
Permit Specialist/Technician
Chicago, IL · On-site
The Permit Specialist (Technician) is responsible for processing and managing all permits required for fiber-to-the-home network deployments. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, permit ...
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Permit Specialist/Technician
Chicago, IL · On-site
The Permit Specialist (Technician) is responsible for processing and managing all permits required for fiber-to-the-home network deployments. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, permit ...
This role works closely with the ISP/OSP Fiber Optic Designer and Technicians to understand the fiber routes and permits required. Other responsibilities include: Preparing and coordinating necessary ...
This role works closely with the ISP/OSP Fiber Optic Designer and Technicians to understand the fiber routes and permits required. Other responsibilities include: Preparing and coordinating necessary ...
Permit Coordinator
Erie, PA · On-site
This role works closely with the ISP/OSP Fiber Optic Designer and Technicians to understand the fiber routes and permits required. Other responsibilities include: • Preparing and coordinating ...
Permit Coordinator
Erie, PA · On-site
This role works closely with the ISP/OSP Fiber Optic Designer and Technicians to understand the fiber routes and permits required. Other responsibilities include: • Preparing and coordinating ...
Permit Coordinator
Erie, PA · On-site
This role works closely with the ISP/OSP Fiber Optic Designer and Technicians to understand the fiber routes and permits required. Other responsibilities include: • Preparing and coordinating ...
Permit Coordinator
Erie, PA · On-site
This role works closely with the ISP/OSP Fiber Optic Designer and Technicians to understand the fiber routes and permits required. Other responsibilities include: • Preparing and coordinating ...
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construction permit specialist
Fresno, CA · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
Permit Specialist - Underground Fiber Infrastructure Location: Fresno Job Type: Full-Time Department: Permitting / Construction / Engineering Reports To: Permitting Manager or Project Manager ...
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construction permit specialist
Fresno, CA · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
Permit Specialist - Underground Fiber Infrastructure Location: Fresno Job Type: Full-Time Department: Permitting / Construction / Engineering Reports To: Permitting Manager or Project Manager ...
This role focuses on jurisdictional research, permit strategy, application preparation, submittals ... Identify and qualify prospective fiber routes and project locations through mapping tools, public ...
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This role focuses on jurisdictional research, permit strategy, application preparation, submittals ... Identify and qualify prospective fiber routes and project locations through mapping tools, public ...
Fiber Permitting Specialist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Develop permit strategies for route segments and hut/cabinet sites (including sequencing ... fiber preferred), including utility identification. * Proficient in route/site selection ...
Fiber Permitting Specialist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Develop permit strategies for route segments and hut/cabinet sites (including sequencing ... fiber preferred), including utility identification. * Proficient in route/site selection ...
OSP Permit Coordinator
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles, fiber and other infrastructure.
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OSP Permit Coordinator
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles, fiber and other infrastructure.
OSP Permit Coordinator
$57K - $67K/yr
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles, fiber and other infrastructure.
OSP Permit Coordinator
$57K - $67K/yr
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles, fiber and other infrastructure.
Fiber Tech II - Splicing Technician
Caldwell, ID · On-site
$17.50 - $42/hr
About Forged Fiber At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future ... schematics, permits or any other documents and/or work orders to complete work accurately · ...
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Fiber Tech II - Splicing Technician
Caldwell, ID · On-site
$17.50 - $42/hr
About Forged Fiber At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future ... schematics, permits or any other documents and/or work orders to complete work accurately · ...
Fiber Tech II - Splicing Technician
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$17.50 - $42/hr
About Forged Fiber At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future ... schematics, permits or any other documents and/or work orders to complete work accurately · ...
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Fiber Tech II - Splicing Technician
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$17.50 - $42/hr
About Forged Fiber At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future ... schematics, permits or any other documents and/or work orders to complete work accurately · ...
OSP Fiber Technician
Burwell, NE · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Manage and adhere to all Permits, Agreements and Roadside Safety for all areas of the project. The ... Fiber optic or construction experience and/or training preferred. * Able to travel and stay outside ...
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OSP Fiber Technician
Burwell, NE · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Manage and adhere to all Permits, Agreements and Roadside Safety for all areas of the project. The ... Fiber optic or construction experience and/or training preferred. * Able to travel and stay outside ...
Permit Coordinator
Houston, TX · On-site
The Permit Coordinator supports the permitting process for Telecom, and Fiber Infrastructure construction, development projects. This role ensures timely submission and tracking of permit ...
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Permit Coordinator
Houston, TX · On-site
The Permit Coordinator supports the permitting process for Telecom, and Fiber Infrastructure construction, development projects. This role ensures timely submission and tracking of permit ...
The Permit Coordinator supports the permitting process for Telecom, and Fiber Infrastructure construction, development projects. This role ensures timely submission and tracking of permit ...
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The Permit Coordinator supports the permitting process for Telecom, and Fiber Infrastructure construction, development projects. This role ensures timely submission and tracking of permit ...
OSP Fiber Technician
Ord, NE · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Manage and adhere to all Permits, Agreements and Roadside Safety for all areas of the project. The ... Fiber optic or construction experience and/or training preferred. * Able to travel and stay outside ...
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OSP Fiber Technician
Ord, NE · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Manage and adhere to all Permits, Agreements and Roadside Safety for all areas of the project. The ... Fiber optic or construction experience and/or training preferred. * Able to travel and stay outside ...
OSP Fiber Technician
Grand Island, NE · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Manage and adhere to all Permits, Agreements and Roadside Safety for all areas of the project. The ... Fiber optic or construction experience and/or training preferred. * Able to travel and stay outside ...
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OSP Fiber Technician
Grand Island, NE · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Manage and adhere to all Permits, Agreements and Roadside Safety for all areas of the project. The ... Fiber optic or construction experience and/or training preferred. * Able to travel and stay outside ...
Permit Manager
Charlotte, NC · On-site +1
$35 - $40/hr
Manage telecom/fiber permitting applications, including utility pole attachments and ROW permits. * Track permit submissions, approvals, fees, risks, and closeouts for fiber and OSP construction ...
Permit Manager
Charlotte, NC · On-site +1
$35 - $40/hr
Manage telecom/fiber permitting applications, including utility pole attachments and ROW permits. * Track permit submissions, approvals, fees, risks, and closeouts for fiber and OSP construction ...
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Medical, PTO
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Job description
Position Summary
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
The Permit Specialist is responsible for securing and managing permits and approvals required to construct fiber-optic networks within public and private rights-of-way. This role works directly with Cities, Counties, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Railroads, and Waterway Authorities to obtain timely approvals for aerial and underground fiber construction.
The Permit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between permitting authorities and internal Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams-ensuring all jurisdictional requirements are understood, incorporated into designs, and approved in the fastest time possible.
Key Responsibilities - Jurisdiction & Requirements Management
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Engage with City Planners, Engineering Departments, Public Works, DOTs, Railroads, and Waterway Authorities to gather permitting requirements.
• Develop and maintain jurisdiction-specific permitting requirement matrices.
• Document construction standards, restoration requirements, fees, bonding, insurance, and inspection processes.
• Build professional working relationships with permitting authorities.
Permit Application & Submittals
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Prepare and submit permit applications in person for street cuts, underground construction, aerial fiber, bores, trenching, micro-trenching, and crossings.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure drawings and traffic control plans meet jurisdictional standards.
• Review permit packages for completeness prior to submission.
Review Tracking & Expediting
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Track permits through review, comment resolution, resubmittal, and issuance.
• Proactively follow up with reviewing agencies.
• Identify and mitigate permitting bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate permit tracking logs and status reports.
Engineering & Design Coordination
• Communicate agency comments and requirements to Engineering teams.
• Coordinate and review design revisions for compliance prior to resubmittal.
• Ensure conditions of approval are incorporated into final plans.
Cross-Functional Support
• Coordinate with Construction and Project Management teams to align permits with schedules.
• Support pre-construction meetings, inspections, and permit close-out.
• Ensure permits are closed upon project completion.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• 1+ years of permitting or ROW coordination experience.
• Knowledge of municipal and DOT permitting processes.
• Experience working with City Planners and public agencies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and construction drawings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with FTTH / FTTx deployments.
• Railroad and waterway permitting experience.
• Familiarity with traffic control plans and MOT requirements.
• Experience with permitting portals, GIS, or tracking systems
Benefits
Full-Time, PTO and Medical
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
The Permit Specialist is responsible for securing and managing permits and approvals required to construct fiber-optic networks within public and private rights-of-way. This role works directly with Cities, Counties, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Railroads, and Waterway Authorities to obtain timely approvals for aerial and underground fiber construction.
The Permit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between permitting authorities and internal Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams-ensuring all jurisdictional requirements are understood, incorporated into designs, and approved in the fastest time possible.
Key Responsibilities - Jurisdiction & Requirements Management
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Engage with City Planners, Engineering Departments, Public Works, DOTs, Railroads, and Waterway Authorities to gather permitting requirements.
• Develop and maintain jurisdiction-specific permitting requirement matrices.
• Document construction standards, restoration requirements, fees, bonding, insurance, and inspection processes.
• Build professional working relationships with permitting authorities.
Permit Application & Submittals
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Prepare and submit permit applications in person for street cuts, underground construction, aerial fiber, bores, trenching, micro-trenching, and crossings.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure drawings and traffic control plans meet jurisdictional standards.
• Review permit packages for completeness prior to submission.
Review Tracking & Expediting
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Track permits through review, comment resolution, resubmittal, and issuance.
• Proactively follow up with reviewing agencies.
• Identify and mitigate permitting bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate permit tracking logs and status reports.
Engineering & Design Coordination
• Communicate agency comments and requirements to Engineering teams.
• Coordinate and review design revisions for compliance prior to resubmittal.
• Ensure conditions of approval are incorporated into final plans.
Cross-Functional Support
• Coordinate with Construction and Project Management teams to align permits with schedules.
• Support pre-construction meetings, inspections, and permit close-out.
• Ensure permits are closed upon project completion.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• 1+ years of permitting or ROW coordination experience.
• Knowledge of municipal and DOT permitting processes.
• Experience working with City Planners and public agencies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and construction drawings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with FTTH / FTTx deployments.
• Railroad and waterway permitting experience.
• Familiarity with traffic control plans and MOT requirements.
• Experience with permitting portals, GIS, or tracking systems
Benefits
Full-Time, PTO and Medical