OSP Permitting Specialist

Vero Networks

OSP Permitting Specialist coordinating permitting for FTTH projects with municipalities and agencies. Overseeing permit applications, approvals, and compliance with jurisdictional requirements.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • California, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage permit applications from submission through approval across multiple jurisdictions.
Review permit packages prepared by internal and external engineering resources for completeness and submission readiness.
Coordinate permit revisions, agency comments, and resubmissions.
Track permitting risks and escalate issues that could impact project schedules.
Maintain visibility into permit status, approval timelines, and key dependencies.
Serve as the primary permitting liaison to engineering resources preparing permit packages.
Build productive relationships with municipalities, utility providers, and permitting agencies.
Research jurisdiction-specific permitting requirements and processes.
Participate in agency meetings and coordination calls as needed.
Assist project teams in understanding permit requirements and approval conditions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-6 years of experience in OSP permitting, telecom/fiber permitting, utility coordination, construction administration, or infrastructure project coordination.
Prior experience supporting permitting activities in California and/or Oregon preferred; California permitting experience is strongly valued.
Basic understanding of OSP fiber design layouts, construction drawings, route maps, and permit exhibits.
Experience reviewing permit documentation for completeness, accuracy, and submission readiness.
Experience working with municipality permitting portals, local agencies, and jurisdictional submission processes.
Strong communication, coordination, follow-up, and relationship management skills.
Ability to manage multiple permit applications, deadlines, jurisdictions, and project priorities simultaneously.
Ability to research local requirements and develop a working understanding of applicable jurisdictional laws, ordinances, and permitting processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, document management, and permit tracking.
Ability to adapt to new project management, permitting, and workflow software platforms.

Benefits

Comp & perks

4 Medical plans with employer contributions for employees and dependents
Dental and Vision insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) retirement plan + employer match
15 PTO days, 9 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

OSP permittingtelecom permittingutility coordinationconstruction administrationinfrastructure project coordinationpermit documentation reviewjurisdictional submission processesOSP fiber design layoutsconstruction drawingspermit exhibits

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationrelationship managementfollow-uptime managementproblem-solvingadaptabilitymultitaskingresearchcollaboration