Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better.
As part of the Kinetic family, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV services, all delivered through our enhanced fiber network.
Join us in revolutionizing how people connect and communicate. Your work will directly contribute to making Kinetic the most helpful internet service provider, ensuring our customers Internet better every day.
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About the Role:
This position will perform assignments of varied responsibility, scope, and complexity. Developing relationships with government agencies and individuals across Windstream's territory that approve permits for city, county, state, and federal entities will be an essential function of this position. It will also be a central point of escalation for these permitting agencies.
Manages, coordinates, and negotiates with senior level internal attorneys, high profile outside counsel, and the executive level of staff and political representatives for municipal governments management personnel, to include executive levels. Includes document research of company rights and negotiation of reimbursement agreements with private companies, Local/State/Federal agencies, and other providers associated with facility relocation.
Support for Structure Access requests/permits regarding Windstream's application and lease of available space upon poles or within underground conduit of an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) or power company including on site audits for pole attachment counts and clearance issues.
Resource for utility relocation agreements relating to the relocation of outside plant facilities. This includes research of underlying rights as well as negotiation of reimbursement agreement.
What You'll Do:
Right-of-Way Management
Develop and maintain relationships with agencies and individuals responsible for approving permits for OSP facility placement.
Coordinate environmental, land, and archeological surveys required for permit approvals.
Negotiate reimbursement agreements with private companies, government agencies, and other providers for facility relocations.
Pole Attachment and Structure Access
Support and coordinate pole attachment audits, clearance issue reports, and structure access requests with incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs), power companies, and other agencies
Negotiate and manage agreements for leasing available space on poles or within underground conduits
Railroad Crossings, and Easements
Support and coordinate rail crossing agreements for OSP installation projects
Support and coordinate easement agreements for OSP installation projects
Manage existing agreements, including renewals, term enforcement, and payment authorization
Establish relationships with government entities to secure permits for OSP facility placement
General Responsibilities
Collaborate with legal, engineering, and risk management teams to execute and manage contracts
Be Kinetics representative to permitting entities, governmental and legislative bodies within the assigned area. This will include representing Windstream at governmental meetings (town councils, planning and zoning, etc.), including after normal working hours.
Travel up to 50% of the time within the assigned area of responsibility, with occasional overnight stays
Do You Have:
Telecommunications industry experience
5+ years of relevant experience
2+ years in Telecom fiber installation
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to summarize and present detailed information to technical and non-technical audiences, both individually and in a group setting
Strong project and time management skills with execution focus to drive results through performance
Proven ability to plan and organize workloads and work within multiple deadlines
Familiarity with utility construction permit application process at the municipal (city/county) level, as well as other regulatory agencies such as DOT, railroads, state land departments, and forest services
Familiarity with structure access request process allowed under the Telecom Act whereby a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) applies to lease available space upon poles or within underground conduit of an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) or power company
Experience negotiating for easements on private property, including easement document preparation, professional survey review, and land value assessment and negotiation
Experience with telecom outside plant construction, including terminology and techniques, facility locates, pole attachments, engineering plans, facility relocation, and directional drilling
Familiarity with utility facility relocation reimbursement agreement processes and strong negotiation skills
Ability to compare competitor agreements, note variations and negotiate for equitable treatment in agreements
College degree and 5-7 years professional level experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or 9+ years professional level related experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related experience required
Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100%
Driving: Car: Frequently: 34-66% | Climbing: Occasionally: 0-33% |Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing - Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33%
Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >15-30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33%
Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66% |Operate Foot Control: 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%| Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Continuously: 67-100%
Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, Vehicle
Exposures to: Cold: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heat: Occasionally: 0-33% | Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heights: Occasionally: 0-33% | Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33% | Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33% | Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%
Types of Driver's License Required: Driver's License
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Our Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
401K Plan
Health & Flexible Savings Account
Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
Educational Assistance Plan
Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
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Windstream CIB Statement:
Connecting people in a world of infinite possibilities. Windstream cultivates a workplace culture where innovation and belonging are the cornerstones of our success. We are dedicated to empowering every member of our team to contribute their unique talents and perspectives, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation flourish. Together, we strive to build a more welcoming and connected future, both within our organization and in the broader community we serve.
Our Employee Resource Groups:
WinVets - Veteran Employee Resource Group
WOW - Women Employee Resource Group
WINPRIDE - LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
WBPN - Black Professional Resource Group
WARG - Ability Resource Group
LaFamilia -Hispanic Resource Group
AAPI - Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Group
Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, 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, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
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: Windstream, 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 Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream's network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@windstream.com as soon as possible for information on Windstream's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Job Details
Job Family Engineering
Job Function Outside Plant
Pay Type Salary
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