Permit Specialist

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At Hunter Communications, all employees are provided a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We offer vacation, sick, and holiday time off, a 401k program with an employer match, 529 college savings match, and a bonus opportunity.

Job Summary

As a Permitting Specialist for the Hunter Communications Engineering team, you'll serve as a key interface between our engineering team and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) as you work to prepare, submit, and monitor the progress of applications, permits, and agreements related to the construction and maintenance of our award-winning telecommunications network. This role involves being highly detail-oriented and focused – working as part of a team, building positive relationships, and ensuring our compliance with the rules and regulations that govern the use of public and private rights-of-way. This full-time position is reported in person to a Hunter Communications office 5 days a week, working from Monday to Friday, with travel to locations within our network footprint as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting various applications, permits, and agreements to support the installation of Hunter communications facilities.
• Reading, analyzing, interpreting, and understanding drawings, diagrams, and maps- such as blueprints and staking sheets- from internal and external stakeholders involved in the permitting process.
• Coordinating and approving joint use submittals of Hunter infrastructure from other providers.
• Violation resolution and ensuring that Hunter is adhering to OJUA/OPUC/OAR/NESC standards.
• Creating traffic control plans in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Serving as a subject-matter expert (SME) regarding permit submittal requirements, including but not limited to ordinances, codes, laws, and other governing regulations; permit application forms, engineering drawing requirements, insurance, bond and fee requirements, and contractor registration and training requirements.
• Tracking and ensuring permit transactions, milestones, and approval conditions are accurately documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders using NJUNS, Alden One, PGE, and other joint use interfaces.

EEO Statement

Hunter Communications 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

We're looking for someone who can help us be better together, with existing strengths that will be crucial to success in this role. These strengths are:

• Working knowledge of municipal, state, federal, tribal, and railway permitting requirements and processes, with particular focus on the states of Oregon and California.
• Understanding of OPUC, OJUA, NESC, and OAR rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated working experience in the telecommunications, engineering, construction, design, or permitting fields.
• Proven knowledge of and the ability to effectively operate Windows-based computers and Android or iOS based mobile devices, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth and other Google Suite tools.
• Advanced teamwork and problem-solving skills demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with permitting contacts and other stakeholders.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a talent for communicating effectively at all levels and in all circumstances.
• Current Oregon Traffic Control Technician (TCT) or Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification or the ability to obtain either within 60 days of hire.
• A valid driver's license, and the proven ability to safely operate a company-owned and/or personal motor vehicle in accordance with Hunter Communications policy, local, state, and federal laws. Drivers of company vehicles are subject to a pre-employment drug screen, MVR check, and random testing.