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Description
About the Role:
Windstream’s Permit Team is an important piece of the Windstream network. This team is responsible for obtaining permits from cities, counties, state DOTs, pole attachments, railroads, and local landowners for projects to build out Windstream’s network. The Permit Team serves as the liaison between Windstream’s Construction and Engineering Managers and Engineers and the permitting entities to obtain these permits. The Permit Team is leaned on for their expertise and knowledge on all permitting issues. This position is perfect for an individual with lots of energy and desire to learn in a very challenging, fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to go into Little Rock office 1 day per week on a rotational schedule.
What You’ll Do:
- Process and compile all necessary documentation to submit permit requests to correct permitting entity
- Learn online internal and external websites to submit permit requests
- Build great working relationships with both internal Windstream employees from the Permit Team, local OSP, Central Engineering, Accounting, and Legal
- Build great working relationships with outside entities
- Provide accurate, timely, and concise updates both verbally and written
- Provide accurate, timely, and concise reporting – recurring and ad-hoc
- Analyze data and provide recommendations on appropriate courses of action
- You will report to the Manager of the Permitting Team
Do You Have?
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Ability to learn new software quickly
- Ability to work efficiently on your own
- Ability to organize daily schedule based off escalated projects and tickets
- Great problem-solving skills
- Great organizational habits
- College degree or 2-4 years professional experience
Even Better:
- Telecom experience
- Knowledge of permitting with City, County, DOT, Railroad
- Knowledge of obtaining easements and recording with local county
Our Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K Plan
- Health & Flexible Savings Account
- Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
- Educational Assistance Plan
- Identify Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
About US:
Windstream Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.
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Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: College degree and 0-3 years professional level experience; or 4+ years professional level related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related experience required.
Primary Location: US-Arkansas-Little Rock
Other Locations: US-Arkansas-Virtual Office AR 0.93 – 0.97
Work Locations:
Little Rock AR 4001 N Rodney P
4001 N Rodney Parham Rd
Little Rock 72212
Job Category: Engineering
EEO Statement: Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
