Job Title: Utility Relations Specialist

CONTRACT

Location: Hybrid- Irvine, CA

Job Description:
The Utility Relations Specialist is the primary internal & external liaison to ensure compliance with utility agreement & regulatory requirements during all stages of site selection, network construction and deployment as well as ongoing operations and/or site modifications. Primary responsibilities include the timely submission for & acquisition of attachment licenses and & commercial electric service connections. The Utility Relations Specialist will review applications for attachment & power to ensure conformance with utility requirements, monitor application timelines, & assist in escalating delays internally & externally. Requires knowledge of governing state & federal regulations, relevant construction codes and processes, as well as frequent interface with utility personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares and effectively manages applications through established regulatory and/or contractual processes to secure attachment licenses needed for installation of facilities on or in regulated utility infrastructure w/in established regulated time frames
• Work with design team to facilitate drawings and construction documents related to nodes, power, and outside fiber plant construction.
• Addresses tactical challenges to successful, timely, and cost-effective acquisition of licenses or service connections, including resolution of violations, NOC tickets, etc.
• Provide timely system updates and communicate effectively with all customers, both internal and external.
• Develops and maintains rich relationships with utilities.
• Serves as an interdepartmental liaison to ensure compliance with utility agreement requirements during all stages of site selection, network construction and deployment as well as ongoing operations and/or site modifications.
• Provides research and advice to internal clients regarding conditions of attachment to or in regulated utility infrastructure.
• Interact with internal and external customers and vendors to ensure property communication on and coordination of various project-related initiatives.
• Ability to comprehend and serve as a subject matter expert on matters related to state and federal telecommunications regulations, including Federal Communications Commission Order 18-111.
• Participate in district and region pre-project planning meetings.
• Pole audit data reconciliation.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience/Minimum Requirements:

• At least two (2) years proven experience working in a fiber company, telephone or power utility working on joint use matters, engineering, and/or rights-of-way.
• Wireless Industry experience preferred or equivalent in a comparable industry or relevant military experience.
• Must be experienced in navigating corporate environment and working within a corporate group context

Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively even when things ar note certain or the way forward is not clear
• Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationships networks inside and outside the organization
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $24.25 - $35.25 per hour

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid remote

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92618: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92618

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