Telecommunications Site Acquisition Specialist

Job Purpose:

Obtains telecommunications sites by identifying sites; preparing and negotiating leases; obtaining permits; maintaining records.



Duties:

* Plans site acquisitions by studying growth and development objectives and plans; coordinating with construction, engineering and legal; completing feasibility studies; developing preliminary zoning analyses; locating and evaluating potential sites; checking building schedules; reviewing wireless requirements.



* Obtains permits by researching requirements; gathering information; completing zoning and land use applications; obtaining and providing information to municipalities and agencies; verifying land entitlement; making presentations to commissions and boards; preparing information packets; providing guidelines to zoning officials for land use ordinance revisions.



* Leases properties by establishing contact with landlords; preparing lease objectives; presenting terms; examining proposals; exploring options; concluding agreements; negotiating with other telecommunication carriers regarding lease agreements and collocation antenna sites.



* Maintains relationship with landlords by listening to and resolving concerns; providing information.



* Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.



* Documents site acquisition by maintaining records and contacts; recording zoning constraints and conditions of approval.



* Accomplishes project milestones by reviewing action items and schedules; expediting requirements; escalating project completion impediments.



* Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.



* Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.



Skills/Qualifications:

Telecommunications Knowledge, Technical Understanding, Negotiating, Interpersonal Savvy, Contracts Law, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Verbal Communication, Conceptual Skills, Facilities Coordination