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Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries.  We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, 5 Star Electric, Superior Hydrovac and Superior Pipeline Services..

Position Title: Permit Technician 

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour DOE 

Classification: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Permit Technician in the natural gas field, is responsible for managing all necessary engineering and construction related permitting submittals to various jurisdictions for various gas projects. Will work with the engineering team and vendors to resolve any conflicts that arise during permitting process and shall track multiple, concurrent permit submittals across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent analytic and problem-solving abilities. Must be an initiative-taker who will initiate action instead of waiting for direction. Additionally, will have the ability to display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Supervisors and Internal staff to create and review permit drawings and packages including traffic control, department of transportation, railroad, and complex lane closure (Traffic Control Plans) to ensure compliance with permit drawing requirements of the jurisdiction and or ROW contact.
• Research/navigates complex databases and uses critical thinking analysis to provide proper permit applications according to known practices and guidelines.
• Acquires permit fee amounts, complete permit application, and submit check requests ensuring timely permitting submittal and on time performance of the permitting process.
• Acquires all permits needed to enable construction activities. Prepares and updates internal permit tracking reports and schedules. Manages relationship to jurisdictions and ROW contacts such as municipalities, state agencies, and railroad to detail specific requirements including design specifications, permit lead times, points of contact, and specific requirements to expedite delivery process.
• Provides direct interface with contractors, jurisdictional authorities, etc. Works with the project team to understand priorities and communicates permit package deliverables. 
• Paying permit fees, billing them back and keeping up documentation for expense reports.
• Prioritizes permit submittals based upon review/lead times and schedules. Determines requirements for permit and plan submissions, including review and updates to standards and forms if required.
• Maintains detailed records and reports related to all communication and interaction with permitting agencies.
• Manages interactions needed to enable the efficient and timely processing of the required permits.
• Adheres to and promotes the environmental, health and safety policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the department and the Company.

Success Factors:

• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel (required), PowerPoint and Outlook. SharePoint experience a plus.
• Must be familiar with telecommunications terms and infrastructure.
• Must be willing to learn new software, as necessary.
• Good decision making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to meet critical due dates.
• Ability to complete tasks with latitude to decide what work will be required well in advance of actual activities.
• Excellent organization, time management and follow up skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills including a proven ability to listen and understand customers, as well as ability to work in a team environment.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or a related discipline, or the equivalent education and /or experience. 
• Experience working in the construction industry preferred.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience as a Permit Specialist/Right of Way Agent preferred.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.