Permitting Specialist - Windstream Holdings : Job Details

1715 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607, USA

Job Description

Posted Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.

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About the Role:

The Permitting Specialist is responsible for acquiring permits for new orders that will allow Uniti Fiber to expand our existing network to new customers. In addition, this position is responsible for assisting department coworkers with a variety of tasks. Work will be performed under minimal supervision but with guidelines from the Network Director.

What You'll Do:

• Reviewing engineering and design drawings in preparation for utility permit submittals- requirement for most new orders.
• Obtaining permits for all construction work on the rights of way.
• Building good relationships with permitting agencies.
• Notifying Construction Manager of projects that are ready for construction.
• Updating databases (Salesforce) on each project status and information.
• Label invoices associated with each project.
• Support Construction Managers and crews on each project.
• Scanning, shipping, copying, faxing, and managing a variety of files.

Do You Have:

• Proficient experience working in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.
• High attention to detail.
• Must be able to work autonomously and within a team.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to work and function in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-75 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

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• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, 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, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti's network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email [email protected] as soon as possible for information on Uniti's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to criminal background check, drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate's written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. A prior criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering a number of factors, including but not limited to the nature and specific duties of the position. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

1715 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607, USA

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