Permitting Specialist - Telecommunications Infrastructure Projects in Florence

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Permitting Specialist (Telecom | Long-Haul Projects) – Florence, KY (Cincinnati area)
Location: Within ~50 miles of Florence, Kentucky (Greater Cincinnati).

On-site daily; hybrid possibility.

About the Role

We’re hiring Permitting Specialists to support long-haul telecom infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll own the end-to-end permitting process—keeping projects compliant, moving forward on schedule, and coordinated across municipalities and agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of permitting activities for long-haul telecom projects, including private-property facilities and associated public right-of-way requirements
• Prepare, submit, track, and monitor permit packages with local, state, and federal authorities to secure timely approvals
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and key stakeholders to ensure compliance with zoning, codes, ordinances, DOT requirements, and multi-jurisdictional regulations
• Represent projects in the community by presenting to neighborhood committees and at public hearings before governing bodies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for permitting inquiries and proactively resolve issues to prevent delays

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of permitting or regulatory compliance experience (telecom ; utilities/construction/regulated industries also relevant)
• Demonstrated success preparing and submitting permit packages and navigating approval processes
• Ability to interpret zoning rules, building codes, ordinances, DOT requirements, and multi-jurisdiction regulations
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents (blueprints/engineering plans); understanding of outside plant (OSP) design and telecom standards
• Strong communication and public-speaking skills (community meetings/public hearings experience valued)
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and scheduling tools; ability to research regulatory updates (Quick Base is a plus)

Working Conditions

• Travel as needed for agency coordination, meetings, and project support
• Role may start remote (work-from-home) and transition to full-time in-office in Florence, KY as the new office becomes operational