Job Information
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