Permit Specialist

Full job description

At ALLO, we believe people are our biggest asset. Our team brings the ALLO mission to life because as local members of each community, we live, work, play, and volunteer right here with you. We're passionate about being involved and contributing to the success and progress of each of our GIG Communities.


We pursue these passions because ALLO leaders have created a workplace where folks are valued, ideas are heard, and leaders and teammates show up for each other at work and in life.

The ALLO Permitting team is dedicated to delivering permits and agreements as needed for construction of ALLO Fiber Optic cables in new and existing ALLO markets. Permitting Specialists are focused on priorities and delivering permits on a schedule to enable construction activities. ALLO Permit Specialists will work closely with Leadership and Subject Matter Experts to stay current on priorities and schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commit to providing an Exceptional and Hassle-Free outcome-oriented permitting organization

• Plan, organize & implement obtaining permits as required

• Work closely with the ALLO Design team to understand what permits need to be submitted to what governing authority

• Ensure ALLO remains in compliance with Federal, State, and local rules and regulations by obtaining the needed permits for underground construction

• Submit permit applications for Highway and Rail crossings

• Submit permit applications for ALLO to cross and occupy various Federal, State, and Local entities property

• Submit permit applications for crossing drainage ditches and irrigation canals

• Work closely with the ALLO Design team for needed application drawings

• Coordinate with ALLO Design team to understand what poles to submit to what power company for pole attachment permits

• Submit Pole Attachment request applications with supporting analysis data

• Actively track pole attach requests with different power and telephone utilities

• Document and maintain records of all permits applied for and received

• Train new teammates on the permitting processes

• Demonstrates Company’s Values-Local, Hassle Free, Honest and Exceptional

• Other duties and responsibilities as per needs of the business

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Associates degree or 2-4 years of equivalent work experience preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of permitting experience preferred but not required

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

• Customer service

• Oral communications

• Written communications

• Working with MS Office

• Managing Multiple Priorities, Decision Making, and Critical Thinking

• Solid basic math skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to meet deadlines

REQUIREMENTS:

• Remain stationary for extended periods

• Ability to communicate information

• Ability to operate a computer

• Possess/Maintain a valid Driver’s License

• Travel requirement: 10%

People are our passion. At ALLO, we don’t treat you like a number. You’re a human being.

Get ready to plug into the perks at ALLO:

• Free ALLO Service: We’ll pick up the tab on your ALLO fiber internet, TV, and phone bill. Seriously!
• Retirement Plan: The fiber future isn’t the only one we care about. We match your 401(k) savings up to 5%.
• Health and Wellness: Participate in quarterly wellness challenges, and we’ll deposit extra cash into your checking or health savings accounts.
• Benefits: Our benefits include medical, vision, and dental with low employee costs. Not to mention generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program.
• Sponsorships: Are you passionate about a local fundraiser or philanthropy? We strive to give back to what matters most to our communities.
• Tuition Assistance: Have a thirst for knowledge? We like that, which is why we’re proud to offer assistance with the cost of your tuition.

ALLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing opportunities to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ALLO believes that diversity and inclusion within our team is critical to our success as a company. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply may contact Recruiting at .

ALLO is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.