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Finley Engineering Company. INC Permitting Specialist I in Slayton, Minnesota

Job Duties

Position Summary:

Responsible for supporting the permitting/easement process for projects by coordinating with municipalities, utilities, and internal teams to obtain the necessary approvals for construction activities. This position focuses on permit/easement preparation, submission, tracking, and documentation to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Responsibilities:

Permitting:

• Prepare, review, and submit permit applications for projects.

• Track and maintain permit statuses to ensure timely approvals and renewals.

• Communicate with city, county, and state permitting offices to resolve issues or gather required documentation.

• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure permit requirements are met.

• Maintain organized records of permit submissions, approvals, and correspondence.

• Assist in identifying and interpreting permit requirements for new project areas.

• Support senior permitting staff with research and data entry as needed.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and permitting standards.

• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Easements:

• Research property ownership and identify parcels requiring easements or right-of-way agreements.

• Prepare, distribute, and track easement documents, including exhibits, legal descriptions, and signatures.

• Communicate with property owners, local agencies, and internal teams to facilitate the easement approval process.

• Maintain accurate and organized records of easement agreements and correspondence.

• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and legal teams to verify easement boundaries and requirements.

• Assist in resolving minor issues related to property access, encroachments, or title discrepancies.

• Support Easement Specialist II and project management staff in compiling easement documentation for project closeout.

• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience Required

Experience:

Required:

• 1+ year of experience in administrative, permitting, real estate, or coordination role.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.

Preferred:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• 1-2 years of experience in permit process/project management.

• Experience working with utility, telecom, or public works permits or projects.

• Familiarity with fiber construction or telecommunications terminology.

• Experience with easement acquisition, land records, or right-of-way coordination.

Licenses, Certifications, Training Requirements:

• A valid motor vehicle driver’s license in good standing is required. No DWI/DUI convictions.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors:

• Flow of work involves normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination much of the time.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Occasional travel to municipal offices, courthouses, or project site locations may be required.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Location: Onsite at Slayton, MN office

Travel: Occasional travel - up to 20%

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$23.00 - $27.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

56172

Place of Work

Hybrid

Requisition ID

7610

Job Type

Full Time

Job Benefits

Full Health benefits, PTO, and 401k Retirement

Application Link

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1ef490b3-30dd-4cec-8394-226a40b66fb2&ccId=19000101000003&lang=enUS&jobId=588136&jwId=SYS:JW:001

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