TDS Telecommunications LLC · 2 hours ago
Network Specialist I - Permitting Coordinator
TDS Telecommunications LLC is a provider of high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services dedicated to building and expanding fiber optic networks. They are seeking a Network Specialist I - Permitting Coordinator to manage tasks related to securing legal rights for property use and facility colocation, including preparing and securing permits and negotiating easements.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Permits (research requirements, communicate with permit authorities, attend meetings, occasional field work and travel, scope/ estimate work, create tasks, work with professional service vendors to obtain data and studies, prepare applications, negotiate and submit fees, expedite and secure rights ahead of construction, update and closeout records, GIS databases and maps, care for annul requirements, payments, bonds, insurance, reporting, etc.)
Easements & Right of Entry Agreements (research local requirements, scope/estimate work, ensure compliance with law and policy, negotiate with private property owner(s), obtain survey and legal description, prepare document, secure signatures, notary, ensure payment, public recording, update records, GIS databases and maps.)
Lease work (assist with negotiation, alerts, payments, W9 issues, location issues, ownership changes, records research, phone calls, document preparation, etc.)
Any other responsibilities, duties or tasks as assigned in support of achieving goals and objectives
Assist with Special Projects and Initiatives (committees, mandates, programs, customer driven and success based projects and needs)
Assist with Operations (vendor and risk management, metrics, reports, scheduling, communications, research, customer service)
Qualification
Required
Associate degree (or higher) –OR- 2+ years professional work experience
3+ years experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in permitting
Technical knowledge of Real Estate Law, Land Surveying, Project Management, GIS, Telecommunications, Engineering, Construction, and other fields is desirable
The ability to utilize Microsoft Office Software, such as Outlook (email), Excel, Word, is required, while One Note, SharePoint. Power Point, Access, Project and Clarity, Ariba, SAP and AutoCAD skills are a plus
The ability to utilize ESRI GIS Software to map records and maintain geodatabase, write python scripts, build complex queries, tools and maps is desirable
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
TDS Service Discounts
Education Assistance
Paid Volunteer Time
Company
TDS Telecommunications LLC
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S.
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