Permitting Specialist I (Legal)
SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.
We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply:
- You are a self-starter.
- You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- You have a strong work ethic.
- You are passionate and driven to achieve results.
- You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
- You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve.
You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference.
If you are ready to make an impact, join our team!
Your Next Career Opportunity – Permitting Specialist I
A professional with attained experience and knowledge in solving a wide range of permitting issues and performing acquisition and permitting activities.
What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities
- Good experience in acquisition and permitting processes.
- Practical experience with governmental institutions and concessionaries processes.
- Experience in due diligences.
- Project management direction on day-to-day work.
- Coordination and control of vendors being responsible for the communication flow and the permitting project deployment and constantly follow-up to ensure successful project delivery.
- Organize, control and assist in the preparation of various written documents, information and applications to the various Permitting and regulatory agencies. These documents include but are not limited to license and permit applications, reports or responses to specific requests from regulatory agencies
- Follow up of permitting processes and related items to ensure all permits and licenses are obtained and renewed, as applicable, in a timely manner.
- Follow up and control of permitting requests for new tenants-carriers, as applicable; interface with carries for permitting documentation demands.
- Review and analyze legal codes & implementation designs.
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Good record keeping to ensure that all permits, licenses and related information are properly and accurately maintained and same are in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Good excel skills to prepare high complexity and professional reports, including but not limited to detailed status reports on all licenses and permit.
- Negotiation skills, Teamwork, Problem-solving person.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
What You'll Need – Qualifications & Requirements
- Bilingual in English/Portuguese preferred to Portuguese speaking territory
- Bilingual in English/Swahili preferred to Swahili speaking territory
- Bilingual in English/ Spanish preferred to Spanish speaking territory
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- and 3-5 years of experience in permitting processes and project deployment.
- Domestic Travel 40% of the time travel within country may be required in support of the position's responsibilities.
- Valid Government Issued Driver's License
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
- Ability to stand, walk and sit.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms
- Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
- Sitting up to 90% of the day.
- Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
- Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office/ Cubicle workspace.
- Moderate noise level.
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