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OSP Permitting Specialist - Nashville, TN

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC, Nashville, TN, United States


Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented OSP (Outside Plant) Permitter to join our fiber construction team. This role is critical in bridging the gap between field data and official city/utility approvals. You will be responsible for translating field measurements into precise CAD drawings and navigating the regulatory landscape to secure the necessary permits for our high-speed fiber deployments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design & Drafting: Use AutoCAD to create detailed permit drawings, including plan and profile views of intersections, existing utilities, and proposed fiber routes.

Data Integration: Take raw field measurements and survey data to accurately plot distances and infrastructure onto digital maps.

GIS Mapping: Utilize ArcGIS/ESRI platforms to manage spatial data and ensure project alignment with existing utility grids.

Permit Lifecycle Management: Prepare, submit, and track permit applications through various agencies (City, County, DOT, and private utilities).

Quality Control: Ensure all drawings meet both customer specifications and the strict standards of local permitting jurisdictions.

Collaboration: Coordinate with field technicians and project managers to resolve any design conflicts discovered during the permitting process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Technical Proficiency: AutoCAD (Mandatory): Advanced ability to create technical drawings from scratch.

GIS Software: Experience with ArcGIS, ESRI, or similar spatial mapping tools.

Microsoft Office: Proficient in Excel (for tracking) and Outlook (for agency communication).

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Right-of-Way (ROW) requirements and utility franchise agreements.

Precision-Focused: You understand that a 1-foot discrepancy on a map can stall a multi-million dollar construction project.

Resourceful: You know how to find answers when a municipality's requirements are vague or outdated.

Deadline-Driven: You thrive in an environment where timely submissions are key to keeping construction crews moving.

Education & Experience

Minimum of 2 years specifically in Utilities Permitting (Fiber, Power, Gas, or Water).

Mapping Accuracy: Proven ability to interpret field notes and translate measurements into scaled, professional map sets.

$48,000 - $62,500 a year

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