Permit Specialist

Permit SpecialistFiberTel is hiring a Permit Specialist for our Springville, UT office.The Permit Specialist will assist the Engineering Department in preparing and submitting permit packages to municipalities, counties, and public works departments. He/she will track the progress of permit applications and ensure they are moving through the proper process. This position will coordinate with engineers regarding construction schedules and permit requirements.Pay: $18-20/hr, DOE. Will consider higher ranges for more experience.Responsibilities:Prepare and coordinate necessary applications, fees, and signatures required for submittalProcess and track permits throughout the permitting processWork closely with engineering departmentAnswer various questions regarding building permits and what is necessary to obtain oneMaintain positive relationships with municipalitiesFile blueprints, permits, drawings, and other paper materialProvide permit status updates to the engineering departmentProvide general customer support as neededMaintain, retrieve, and organize dataPrepare reports relating to permitsQualifications:Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.Associates degree in relevant field (preferred)Prior construction experience (preferred)Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, and applicable Engineering programs.Good written and oral communication.Possess a valid driver's license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position.Benefits Include:Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AccidentFlexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings AccountsPWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike)Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance)Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matchingShort & Long Term DisabilitySupplemental Life and AD&D InsurancePaid Holidays and VacationPer Diem based on all travel projectWorking Conditions: This job operates in both office and field environments with occasional exposure to noise and other hazards. This job routinely uses standard office equipment.Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as requiredOur Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. ( Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.FiberTel, LLCAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.