ABOUT THE ROLEThe Permitting Specialist is responsible for obtaining all required entitlement approvals to have external customers on air on time and within budget. The Specialist must provide timely system updates and communicate effectively proposing jurisdictional permitting, zoning, and utility approval solutions to customers, both internal and external.
WHAT YOU WILL DO- Submit and acquire entitlements, approvals, and agreements as required from jurisdictions and utilities to install Arium Networks facilities both in the public right of way and on towers on private property
- Responsible for accurate forecasting and milestone task completion
- Review drawings to be compliant with jurisdiction's and utilities' standards
- Collaborate and coordinate with internal functional groups to resolve issues, to facilitate progress and to achieve milestone targets, with the goal of delivering networks on-time and on-budget
- Interface with jurisdictional and utility staff on matters related to applicable laws, codes and ordinances and effectively communicate and leverage regulatory status in support of deployment objections
- Escalation point for resident complaints to our Network Operations Center
- Provide zoning, permitting and utilities updates and expertise for customer meetings when required
- Responsible for representation before local agencies and represent Arium Networks before jurisdictional planning authorities and city councils
- Manage third party vendors when so required, including but not limited to: expediters, outside counsel, Third party inspectors, etc.
- Assist in researching and preparing authorization analyses detailing the applicable process and associated costs and timelines for each jurisdiction contemplated in new project opportunity bids
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEEDEducation / Certifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
- JD or legal background preferred but not required
Skills and Experience- A minimum of two years of proven experience in municipal planning, and/or Land Use capacity or Wireless Industry required
- Experience presenting and speaking to public government entities desired
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to a quickly evolving industry
Where you will workThis is a remote role with the expectation of on-site/in-person collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter and may require some travel as needed.
CompensationThe pay range offered for this position is $32.55 - $44.76 per hour. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives
YOUR COMPANY BENEFITSAt Arium Networks we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.
We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
- Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
- New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible tuition and fees.
- Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
- 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
