Position Summary
As a SAQ Zoning and Permitting Specialist, you will be responsible for researching, completing, and submitting all documentation required to obtain all required zoning approvals or permits. Validating all zoning and permitting documentation prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) packages. Issuing of payments (purchase orders) as needed to applicable offices. Extensive training in telecommunications will be provided.
Job Details:
- SAQ Zoning and Permitting Specialist
- Work Onsite - Eastwood Libis, Quezon City
- Monday to Friday | 10 PM to 7 AM Manila Time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strong ability to effectively communicate with jurisdictions and develop relationships with various jurisdictions
- Ability to research and evaluate telecommunication requirements in local zoning and permitting ordinances
- Update and compile zoning trackers with research information on zoning and permitting requirements in each jurisdiction
- Maintain site updates on zoning and permitting in Master Tracker
- Package and ship applications
- Track application submittals to jurisdictions
- Scan and Upload Documents to the Customer Database
- Follow up with Jurisdictions on Permit and Zoning Approvals
- Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Identification of permitted use areas, difficult jurisdictions, filing deadlines, approval time frames, application requirements, and zoning codes.
- Assist with Public Hearing investigation and preparation for submittals
- Assist with the preparation of hearing packages (Plan Commission Boards, ZBA Hearing Boards, etc.) to obtain any and all necessary zoning relief as it relates to each site
- Coordination with local Utility, DOT, Railroad, Police, and Fire, State-owned properties.
- Review and analysis of 3rd party independent engineering reports.
- Perform a review of zoning and construction drawings to verify they comply with the zoning codes and design requirements.
- Mentor and train Zoning and Permitting Specialists
- Handle Zoning and permitting issues
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Three years experience in zoning and permitting preferred
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Urban Planning or a related discipline
- Experience in Zoning or Urban Planning a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Above-average organizational skills