Description

Position Title: Permitting Specialist - Network Permitting & Utilities (P2)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we're the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future.   Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.      

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we're an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Although you'll be hired as a Crown Castle employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to an acquiring company in the future. For more information, please visit: https://www.crowncastle.com/strategic-review-results

Role

The Permitting Specialist is the primary internal and external liaison to ensure compliance with utility agreement and Joint Pole Use (SCJPC) requirements. Primary responsibilities include the management of and working with AandE vendors to ensure timely submission for and acquisition of attachment licenses and commercial electric service connections. The Permitting Specialist will review applications for attachment and power to ensure conformance with utility requirements, monitor application timelines, and assist in escalating delays internally and externally. Requires knowledge of governing state and federal regulations and relevant construction codes and processes (GO95).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and effectively manages applications through established Joint Pole processes to secure attachment authorization needed for installation of Crown Castle facilities.
• Work with design team to QC drawings and construction documents related to nodes, power, and outside fiber plant construction.
• Provide timely system updates and communicate effectively with all customers, both internal and external.
• Develops and maintains rich relationships with utilities, where applicable
• Serves as an interdepartmental liaison to ensure compliance with Joint Pole requirements during all stages of site selection, network construction and deployment as well as ongoing operations and/or site modifications.
• Provides research and advice to internal clients regarding conditions of attachment to or in regulated utility infrastructure.
• Interact with internal and external customers and vendors to ensure proper communication on and coordination of various project-related initiatives.
• Ability to comprehend and serve as a subject matter expert on matters related to Joint Pole attachment and ownership.
• Participate in district and region meetings.
• Pole audit data reconciliation.
• Review, analyze and interpret key data points from the utility records; developing dashboards and reports to visualize the data points and track key performance indicators.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience Wireless industry experience preferred but not required.

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• At least two (2) years proven experience working in a fiber company, telephone or power utility working on joint use matters, engineering, and/or rights-of-way.
• Wireless Industry experience preferred or equivalent in a comparable industry or relevant military experience.
• Must be experienced in navigating corporate environment and working within a corporate group context.
• Experience with data analysis and data mapping is desirable.
• GO95 and SCJPC knowledge, along with JPA forms required

Expectations

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
• Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationships networks inside and outside the organization
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Supervisor Permitting

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable):  N/A

Working Conditions: This is a remote role with the expectation of on-site/in-person collaboration (must be located in a commutable distance to San Diego, CA) with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter.

Additional Information: Pursuant to the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The pay range offered for this position is $31.59-$43.46 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. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive a minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site (crowncastle.com/careers) to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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