Permit Specialist

Permit Specialist

Selectek has a great opportunity for an experienced Permit Specialist for the telecommunications field. The focus of the role will be completing Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) permit application for city, county, state, pole, railroad, and others.

Job Duties :

• Establish and sustain positive working relationships with jurisdictions, acting as the client's main point of contact.
• Perform jurisdictional and utility research, address municipal code and document requirements for other team members in tips and tricks file.
• Effective knowledge and professional communication of the current permit status in emails and on calls.
• Maintain research documentation for jurisdictions in the company's database of record.
• Compile, submit and retrieve permit packages either electronically or in person.
• Travel to and effectively interact with the permitting authority to ensure timely receipt of approved permits.
• Maintain engagement throughout the entire project cycle start to successful completion.
• Ensure all deliverables (prints and permits) are received and uploaded into the designated company database of record and our file system to keep a full and accurate record of permits.
• Deliver accurate and complete permit packages (including permit, approved plan set and Traffic control) to customer, data storage or permit repository.
• Using the company's database of record, track the permit lifecycle from application to approval, expiration and renewal.
• Submit and track power applications for any powered cabinet or hut as required.
• Maintain accurate data within the database and on trackers.
• Be available and able to fill in for your teammates in any market.

Required :

Preferred :

Job Order Details : The focus of the role will be completing Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) permit application for city, county, state, pole, railroad, and others. As projects kick off this individual will reach out to each jurisdiction and find out all the necessary permit information and ensure everything is completed prior to construction kicking off.

No sponsorship. Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Pay range : $20 / hour- $25 / hour ($41,000 - $52,000 annual salary).

Term of assignment : 6 months contract to hire.

Pay method when direct : Hourly eligible for OT pay.

Location of job : Overland Park, KS.

Hours and shift : Monday Friday; Flexible start time 8 hours a day.

Work from home : This can be possible after 6 months and depending on where the skill level of the employee is at that time. There will still be times or circumstances where they will be required to come into the office, so they will need to still be in the Greater KC Area.

Working remote : No, they want them to be local and able to come into the office when needed.

Overtime expected : No.

Travel : Local travel up to 25% at times.

Work attire : Casual. Jeans and T shirts are fine as long as they are not offensive, stained, or ripped.

Does the client require a background check and drug test? Yes Please contact Lizzie Johns at 470-203-0754 or Ljohns@selectek.net for more information.