Lead Permit Specialist

Selectek, Inc.

Overland Park, KS

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$27–$29 Per Hour

SKILLS

Billing, Contract Management, Data Storage, Documentation, Driver's License, File Systems, Forecasting, Identify Issues, Leadership, Mentoring, Plan Meetings, Quality Control, Reporting Dashboards, Telecommunications, Time Management, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Overland Park, KS

POSTED

30+ days ago

Selectek is partnering with a firm in Overland Park, Kansas to hire a Lead Permit Specialist on a contract-to-direct basis. Candidates in this role will will be completing Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) permit application for city, county, state, pole, railroad, and others. This position will help to oversee and mentor more junior permit specialist on the team.

Employment Type: Contract-to-Direct Hire
Location: Overland Park, KS
Expected Pay Range: $27- $29 per hour before permanent conversion depending on experience and certification.

In addition to these requirements, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as Selectek is unable to provide sponsorship or work visa documentation.

Job Details:
   Establish and sustain positive working relationships with jurisdictions, acting as the clients 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 companys 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 companys 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
   Maintain and track Permitting deliverables within your market as well as reviewing all markets for due dates and deliverables.
   Maintain accurate forecasts working with PMs, actual timelines, and costs in our database of record.
   Compile, submit and retrieve more difficult and multiple jurisdiction permits.
   Submit and track Aerial applications including joint use and Make Ready notifications as needed.
   Keep market tips and tricks updated. Enlist assistance from your permitting teammates for other markets.
   Additional activities related to jurisdictional requirements, permit tracking and reporting.
   Training of new team members as needed.
   Ability to move between all markets seamlessly to assist in covering vacations and fill in.
   Begin to act as subject matter expert in areas you have been trained in or experience you have.
   Practice speaking up on calls and providing accurate and concise clear information.
   Review, track and report all Permitting deliverables for all markets each week.
   Review Database reports for Accuracy- Send any QC notices and validate issues identified are corrected.
   Create and maintain training documents for permitting team.
   Attend planning meetings to keep all Permitting activities on schedule.
   Communicate with Permitting team- schedules and urgent requests and process changes.
   Update and coordinate Jurisdictional research to manage completion with upcoming projects.
   Subject matter expert for Permitting team. Assist with any questions from Drafting or Permitting teams.
   Train Specialist II candidates to pass along department knowledge
   Be available and able to answer questions and communicate with Directors, VPs and all upper management as needed.
   Watch Market Volume to determine if any markets will need to be reassigned due to volume
   May be required to participate in selection and interviewing of new candidates
   Learn and engage in the invoicing process to communicate milestones to Permitting
   Participate in Database improvement by providing permitting input and perspective
   Establish working dashboards to assist teammates in efficiencies

Required:
   High School Diploma or Equivalent
   5 plus year of Permitting experience completing Authority Having Jurisdiction permit applications.
   Previous telecommunication or utility permitting experience
   Experience leading and mentoring more junior permit team members
   Valid driver's license & transportation

To be considered for this position, apply via the link, or if email is more convenient, send an up-to-date resume to jfairbanks@selectek.net and reference this job posting. Call 470.203.9530 to reach Joey Fairbanks from Selectek for more information.

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Selectek, Inc.

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