Vantage Point Solutions, a growing and dynamic telecommunications consulting and engineering firm, is seeking a qualified individual to join our team of professionals. We have an immediate opening for a Right-of-Way (ROW) Specialist at our headquarters in Mitchell, SD.
Summary/Objective
The ROW Specialist, under the direction of the ROW Department Supervisor, will ensure legal compliance of all proposed projects by securing permits, license agreements, and/or land rights (easements). ROW Specialists must be detail oriented and skilled communicators who possess vast technical knowledge as it relates to the telecommunication industry.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify public jurisdictions and/or private property owners via available public records
- Prepare, submit and secure necessary right-of-way permits, licenses, and/or easements for proposed construction on the Client’s behalf
- Serve as a liaison between internal departments, Clients, cities, counties, states agencies, etc., in support of right-of-way activities
- Track progress of internal deliverables required to complete permits, easements (i.e. staking sheets and maps)
- Proactively escalate to the ROW Department Supervisor when client timeline deliverables are in jeopardy
- Record and maintain accurate project specific documentation
- Submit weekly progress reports and timecards in a timely and accurate manner
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – one must be people-oriented, be an effective communicator, and be able to establish accountability and rapport as a Client liaison and be prepared to act as a Client representative, thereby displaying a high level of professionalism and integrity.
- Able to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
- Be well organized, creative, and objective
- Proficient with various software and MS Office programs, specifically Outlook, Word, Google Earth, Excel and navigating websites and portals
- Ability to learn a variety of job duties and computer software programs
Benefits
Vantage Point Solutions offers a complete package of benefits, including:
- Health Insurance
- Bonus Opportunities
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
What We Do
Better Broadband means Better Lives. Vantage Point helps broadband providers bring that promise to life through start-to-FUTURE engineering, consulting, and OSP services tailored to the unique needs of each company, Co-op, and community we serve. Employee Owned and committed to the long-term success of our clients: We are the Broadband People.
By the numbers [2022]:
- Over $2.7 BILLION in grant, auction, and loan funds secured for clients
- 10 Professional Engineers licensed in 40+ states
- 3 Attorneys on staff
- 450+ Employees
- 7 Offices coast-to-coast
Introduction to our Solutions:
- Feasibility & Funding
- Network Engineering & Design [both Fiber & Wireless]
- OSP & Network Implementation
- Environmental, Historical & Cultural Resource Services
- Cybersecurity & Network Support
- Operations & Strategy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Voice, Video, Dark Fiber & More
Who We Serve:
- ILEC & CLEC
- Electric Co-ops
- Local & State Government Agencies
- Fixed & Mobile Wireless
- Tribal Nations & Tribally Owned Companies
- Cable & Video Operators
- Contractors & Vendors
- Financial Institutions
