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 owners, railroads, and local landowners for projects to build out Windstream’s network. The Permit Team serves as the liaison between Windstream’s OSP (Outside Plant) 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.

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