Job Summary

The Zoning Specialist is responsible for all of the activities required to obtain the zoning approval for a communication site. The ZS will represent our clients at all public zoning hearings required to obtain zoning permit approvals. In addition, the ZS is responsible to work with outside vendors, RF engineering, Site Acquisition, and Construction personnel in the execution of the zoning related activities for each of their sites. The ZS may be required to attend client status meetings to update the progress on their sites. The ZS is required to review local zoning ordinances, determine the requirements to obtain a zoning permit, prepare and file the zoning applications and represent our client at any public hearings required to obtain the permit approval. The ZS works under direct supervision performing duties with specific direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Interpret the Client's Scope of Work

Perform a Preliminary Zoning Analysis to include: identification of permitted use areas, difficult jurisdictions, filing deadlines, approval timeframes, application requirements, zoning codes, zoning maps, and a zoning code summary

Attend Tech Team visit with RF Engineering, Site Acquisition and Construction Personnel to ensure that the selected sites meet all zoning requirements

Prepare specific analysis of the zoning requirements for each site as part of the Site Candidate Information Package (SCIP)

Obtain Assessor Parcel Maps for each candidate. Perform review and redline of the zoning and construction drawings to verify compliance with the zoning code and design requirements

Meet with zoning staff to review the initial site design and the specific zoning requirements and permit process for each site. Attend Pre-application meeting with the zoning staff to review zoning application prior to submitting the zoning application. Conduct a pre-hearing meeting with zoning staff to review the zoning hearing exhibits and anticipated testimony from the client, RF engineer, Site Acquisition, and any expert witnesses

Prepare zoning application, justification letter and related zoning application exhibits, and obtain zoning fee check. Attend and represent the client at community meeting, administrative hearings and public hearings required to obtain zoning approval

Update Tracking Tool as specified per project and ensure that all documentation is maintained in compliance with DarkNet Communications policies

Manage vendors in completion of the above tasks when required

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning or Law is preferred.

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or any other venue is acceptable.

Experience in telecommunications or city planning is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

6+ months of public speaking and presentations desired.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to travel, as required

Comfortable in self-directed environment

Ability to read and interpret documents such as zoning codes and zoning filing requirements

Ability to write coherent routine reports and persuasive, succinct business letters including letter of justification for zoning applications

The position also requires strong verbal presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Understanding of Outlook and the Internet

Ability to maintain confidentiality essential

Ref #:ZS-0811Y07
Email: humanresources@darknetcommunications.com

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