Lightcurve Internet · 2 days ago
Permit Specialist
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expLightcurve Internet is a privately held company headquartered in Tacoma, WA, specializing in connectivity solutions. The Permit Specialist manages the permitting and regulatory approval process for telecommunications and broadband infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and supporting timely project delivery.
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Responsibilities
Permit Application Management: Review contractor prepared permits, submit, track, and secure pole attachment license agreements (e.g., Joint Use Applications) and Right-of-Way (ROW) permits from utility companies, municipalities, state agencies (like DOTs), and other governing bodies
Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and apply utility tariffs, contractual agreements, municipal ordinances, and state/federal regulations related to utility pole attachments, conduit use, and ROW work
Coordination & Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact with pole owners (electric companies, incumbent local exchange carriers, etc.) and governmental permitting authorities to negotiate, resolve issues, and expedite permit approvals. This will include understanding this permitting agencies processes and maintaining continuous communication with them to insure permit approvals are moving as fast as possible
Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous records of all applications, correspondence, permits, licenses, easements, and associated fees in project management databases
Technical Review: Review engineering designs and construction plans (make-ready analysis, strand maps, plats) to ensure compliance with permitting requirements and structural loading standards. Work closely with engineering counter parts who will perform the detailed analysis
Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies in the permitting and pole attachment process to reduce cycle times and project delays
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in telecommunications, utilities, or construction permitting, specifically dealing with pole attachments (e.g., NESC standards, make-ready processes) and ROW
Strong understanding of the relevant regulatory environment, including the processes of major utility owners (like major IOUs or telcos) and local public works departments
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Competency in GIS mapping tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and permit tracking software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective negotiation and technical correspondence
Valid Driver's License and Non-Negligent Driving Record + Ability to pass Employment Level Background and Drug Screenings
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in a related field such as planning, engineering, or project management
Benefits
Reimbursable mileage/travel between offices as needed
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Optional supplemental insurance programs
401K w/ Employer match
Access to Employee Assistance Programs
10 Paid Holidays
4 weeks per year Paid Time Off (prorated & accrued)
Company
Lightcurve Internet
Welcome to Lightcurve! For more than 100 years, Lightcurve (formerly Rainier Connect), has provided ultra-fast internet service in the Pacific Northwest, connecting homes and businesses to what matters most.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-11-08Acquired
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