Job Title: Permitting Specialist

Job Description

As a Permitting Specialist, you will submit and monitor the progress of applications, facilitate jurisdictional requests for additional information, and prepare permits and applications. You will also coordinate with the engineering team to ensure accurate deliverables and submittals, review jurisdiction standards, and accurately interpret requirements to ensure drawings and submittals meet said requirements. This role involves coordinating multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Submit and monitor progress of applications.

• Facilitate jurisdictional requests for additional information.

• Prepare permits and applications, tracking through to Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Coordinate with the engineering team to ensure accurate deliverables and submittals to the jurisdiction.

• Review jurisdiction standards and requirements, accurately interpret those requirements, and coordinate with the design team to ensure drawings and submittals meet said requirements.

Essential Skills

• Experience in permit preparation and applications.

• Knowledge of zoning requirements.

• Understanding of jurisdictional standards and requirements.

• Ability to coordinate with engineering teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in telecom, commercial development, wireless telecommunications, and tower compliance.

• Knowledge of right of way and easement.

• Understanding of development and zoning permits.

• Experience with telecom projects is preferred but not limited to fiber projects.

Work Environment

Work hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM in a business casual office/cube setting. The company currently has over 80 employees and is growing as the project load increases. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable telecom firm with potential for career growth into management roles. Employees accrue 1.5 hours of PTO per week and enjoy 8 holidays per year

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.