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Permit Specialist

Overland Park, KS

Posted: 04/16/2026 Job Number: 37798

Job Description

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Permit Specialist for the telecommunications field.

Job Duties
  • Establish and sustain positive working relationships with jurisdictions, acting as the client’s main point of contact
  • Perform jurisdictional and utility research, address municipal code and document requirements for other team members in tips and tricks file.
  • Effective knowledge and professional communication of the current permit status in emails and on calls.
  • Maintain research documentation for jurisdictions in the company’s database of record.
  • Compile, submit and retrieve permit packages either electronically or in person.
  • Travel to and effectively interact with the permitting authority to ensure timely receipt of approved permits.
  • Maintain engagement throughout the entire project cycle – start to successful completion.
  • Ensure all deliverables (prints and permits) are received and uploaded into the designated company database of record and our file system to keep a full and accurate record of permits.
  • Deliver accurate and complete permit packages (including permit, approved plan set and Traffic control) to customer, data storage or permit repository.
  • Using the company’s database of record, track the permit lifecycle from application to approval, expiration and renewal.
  • Submit and track power applications for any powered cabinet or Hut as required.
  • Maintain Accurate data within the database and on trackers
  • Be available and able to fill in for your teammates in any market
  • Maintain and track Permitting deliverables within your market as well as reviewing all markets for due dates and deliverables.
  • Maintain accurate forecasts working with PM’s, actual timelines, and costs in our database of record.
  • Compile, submit and retrieve more difficult and multiple jurisdiction permits.
  • Submit and track Aerial applications including joint use and Make Ready notifications as needed.
Required:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent 
  • 1-4 years of Permitting experience completing Authority Having Jurisdiction permit applications.
  • Previous telecommunication or utility permitting experience
  • Experience leading and mentoring more junior permit team members
  • Valid driver's license & transportation
Preferred:
  • Aerial permitting experience
Pay:  $23-$30/hr.
Location:  Overland Park, KS
Duration:  Temp-to-hire

If you are interested or would like more information on this position, please click the apply button or contact me directly at:

tharvey@selectek.net or call me at (678) 802-6625
 

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