TDS Telecommunications LLC · 1 day ago
Network Specialist - Aerial Permitting Coordinator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expTDS Telecommunications LLC is a company dedicated to connecting people through cutting-edge fiber internet technology. They are seeking a Network Specialist - Aerial Permitting Coordinator to handle tasks related to securing legal rights for property use and facility colocation, including preparing and securing various permits and agreements.
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
2+ years experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking -OR- 6+ months TDS Telecom technical internship experience
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 independent ability to quickly learn and comprehend a wide variety of complex work, responsibilities, assignments, customer requests, inquiries, notices, alerts, issues, project documents, details, standards, plans and maps and review them for completeness, risks, policy compliance and to help determine/ estimate the scope of work, timelines and costs for tasks and the best practices required for their successful completion
The ability to own/ care for/ be accountable to successfully create, organize, schedule, resource, track, update, report, communicate status, expedite, overcome obstacles/ issues, complete, closeout records and report metrics for multiple tasks simultaneously within expectations of cost, time, quality, etc. while working independently and/or with others on a daily and ongoing basis to meet performance and productivity expectations
The ability to comprehend and help ensure that larger team and organizational goals and initiatives are successful through a sense of importance and urgency surrounding task throughput, efficient utilization of time, effective communication and prioritization of tasks, assignments and responsibilities
The ability to quickly and confidently build trusting, positive and productive internal and external professional relationships with a wide variety of diverse individuals/ personalities, whom often have different priorities, temperaments and concerns, through effectively addressing obstacles to success (such as incomplete/ missing permit submittal information or unreasonable permit authority requirements) and by trying to help find and negotiate fair and reasonable solutions is essential to securing rights to place facilities quickly and overall success
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.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Butman
President & CEO
Michelle Brukwicki
Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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