Municipal and Local Affairs Specialist

Circet USA is an industry leading provider of Network Services solutions in North America. Our experienced workforce of over 2,000 professionals is skilled at planning, consulting, engineering, construction, program management and combined engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions to meet our customer’s rapidly changing infrastructure needs. We offer the most comprehensive solutions in the industry across ISP, OSP, Wireline, and Wireless.

Our customers include telecom service providers, MSO’s, cloud service providers, and utilities. With nearly 50 years of experience, we have the ability to customize solutions to meet our customer’s unique needs.

Summary: The Municipal and Local Affairs Specialist will support the Fiber to the Home project. This position will play a crucial role in facilitating smooth operations of construction and engineering by liaising with municipalities, local agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations and efficient project execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipalities, local agencies, and other relevant stakeholders regarding the Fiber to the Home project.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Coordinate permitting processes and regulatory approvals required for construction activities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and ordinances.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to address any municipal or local agency concerns and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders on milestones, timelines, and any potential obstacles.
• Work closely with legal counsel to review and negotiate agreements, permits, and other legal documents related to the project.
• Stay informed about changes in local regulations, agency, or association requirements, and permitting requirements that may impact the project.
• Assist in the development of community outreach programs and initiatives to promote awareness and support for the Fiber to the Home project.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:
• Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
• Industry Consensus Standards
• Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Engineering, or 8+ years’ experience in a related field.
• Prior experience working with municipalities, local agencies, or government entities, preferably in a similar capacity.
• Strong knowledge of local regulations, agency, or association requirements, and permitting processes related to construction projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on fiber optic infrastructure projects or telecommunications initiatives.
• Familiarity with GIS software and mapping tools.
• Understanding of broadband deployment initiatives and industry best practices.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Executive Management, public groups clients and/or customers.

Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity