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The Commercial Services Technical Assistant reports to the Director of OSP Planning and Technical Operations, preparing permit applications for submission to a variety of permitting and licensing entities in the preparation for construction of fiber optic plant.

*Principal Accountabilities -- *The candidate shall be responsible for the following tasks under the supervision of outside plant managers and field technicians.

• Prepare and submit utility pole applications to appropriate utility companies using utility software packages where applicable.
• Prepare and submit railroad crossing applications
• Prepare and submit permit applications for waterway crossings, state and national lands, including completion of necessary environmental impact surveys and benefits statements
• Prepare and submit applications for Department of Transportation permits required for underground construction and setting utility poles.
• Develop rapport and communication channels with licensing agencies, utilities, departments of transportation
• Assist with risk assessment and identification of issues for communication to the OSP and project management teams for resolution.
• Process invoices for all fees that pertain to permits and pole applications
• Maintain accurate and updated information in ZiP -- to include application data, outside plant updates, estimated & actual completion dates, invoice paid dates, etc.
• Assist with Right-of-Way, property ownership & deed searches.
• Assist with monitoring utility compliance with FCC timeframes for application processing
• Assist with monitoring sales leads to insure outside plant cost estimates are provided
• Once builds are completed, report poles added to Verizon where applicable
• Assist with PA One Call tickets for underground locates when needed

• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident.

   

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid PA driver's license
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office -- especially Excel & Word
• Familiarity with Google Earth, including knowledge of geographical coordinate systems and alternate latitude/longitude representation

• Ability to handle incoming packages up to 75 lbs with the assistance of carts, dollies, or hand trucks

   

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CAD mapping tools including Bentley MicroStation

*    Zito Media retains the right to change this job description any time.  Zito offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) plan, and discounted services for employees who reside within the Zito coverage areas.*

* Zito Media is an equal opportunity employer which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex. The company encourages job applications from minority and female candidates.*