Job Title: Permit Specialist – Underground Fiber Infrastructure
Location: Fresno
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Permitting / Construction / Engineering
Reports To: Permitting Manager or Project Manager
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Permit Specialist to support the deployment of underground fiber infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating with local, county, and state agencies to secure permits necessary for the installation and maintenance of fiber optic networks. This role is critical to ensuring project timelines are met and that all work complies with applicable regulations, environmental requirements, and permitting standards.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Permit Acquisition: Prepare and submit permit applications for underground fiber construction projects, including traffic control plans, trenching, boring, environmental impact considerations, and restoration scopes.
• Agency Coordination: Liaise with city, county, and state agencies to ensure permit requirements—including environmental compliance—are met and facilitate timely approvals.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all permit applications, approvals, environmental assessments, conditions, and expiration dates.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure all work adheres to permitting conditions, environmental regulations (e.g., CEQA, NEPA), and other applicable standards; identify and address potential issues that may delay or impact permitting.
• Environmental Awareness: Assess project sites for environmental sensitivities and incorporate necessary mitigation measures into permit applications.
• Cross-functional Communication: Collaborate with engineering, construction, legal, and project management teams to ensure permit timelines align with project schedules.
• Follow-up and Tracking: Monitor permit status through completion and proactively follow up with agencies to minimize delays.
• Field Support: Occasionally perform site visits to assess permitting constraints and verify compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline permitting and environmental review processes and maintain positive relationships with permitting authorities.
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Qualifications:
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in permitting, preferably in telecom, utilities, or construction industries.
• Knowledge:
o Strong understanding of underground fiber construction and utility permitting.
o Familiarity with environmental regulations and review processes (e.g., stormwater pollution prevention plans, wetland protections, endangered species concerns, hazardous materials protocols).
o Knowledge of right-of-way (ROW) and utility coordination.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with government agencies and internal teams.
• Organization: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple permit applications and deadlines simultaneously.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with MS Office and permit tracking software (e.g., Milestone, Project Management tools, GIS systems).
• Licenses: Valid driver's license required; ability to travel locally for site visits and meetings with agencies.
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Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience working with public works departments and permitting processes in multiple jurisdictions.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, civil plans, and traffic control standards.
• Experience with environmental permitting processes and documentation (e.g., Environmental Impact Reports, Biological Assessments).
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal environmental agencies and permitting portals.
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Working Conditions:
• Primarily office-based with occasional field visits.
• May require working under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced project environment.
Job description
Internet Service Provider located in Fresno California is looking for a Network Technician candidate who wants to learn and grow in the networking environment. The candidate will support and maintain our client's network environment. This includes travel, installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading networking hardware and equipment to ensure network performance. Cisco routing and switching knowledge are needed. Excellent customer service skills are a must. The ideal candidate should be able to grasp new concepts and develop new skills and easily adapt to the changing IT environment.
Requires working from our Fresno Office
Qualifications:
Minimum
High School Diploma, GED or related experience2 years of experience in a related field (e.g. technical support, installation, maintenance)Working knowledge of IP, Ethernet, Cisco, Adva Optical NetworkingExcellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills to work effectively with the team throughout the organizationValid local State Driver’s License and driving record that meets company standards.Benefit Conditions:
Only full-time employees eligibleThis Company Describes Its Culture as:
Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focusedAggressive -- competitive and growth-orientedStable -- traditional, stable, strong processesWork Remotely
NoThis Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneousPeople-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projectsAdaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in directionDetail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger pictureAutonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little directionHigh stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environmentCompany Descriptionwww.vastnetworks.comSenior Network Engineer layer 2-3- Requires relocation to Fresno California
Number of positions: 2
A Fresno, California based Network Service Provider has an immediate full time opening for an experienced Network Engineer to join our Network Engineering team. The selected candidate will work on network implementations including network design, network installations, and troubleshooting support services. We are seeking network engineering candidates that have a strong LAN/WAN network experience, excellent IP routing experience, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to assist with planning network migrations.
Vast Networks is a privately owned company located in Fresno, CA. Vast Networks provides a team focused working environment.
Specific Responsibilities
· Provide Managed Network engineering and support services to assigned customer accounts and projects,
· Assist with growth & management of projects within the team,
· Ensure high customer satisfaction in both network deliverables and engineering services performed,
· Be a member of the Network Engineering team supporting our network deployments and implementations,
· Assist with network logistic services inclusive of staging, burn-in, pre-configuration, and kitting of network NIDs, switches, and routers,
· Build configuration templates and final configuration files to be loaded onto network NIDs, switches, and routers in conjunction with clients,
· Ability to view and review pseudo wire, MPLS, and DWDM paths
· Perform network installations at customer locations inclusive of physical installation, network NIDs, switches, and router turn up, configuration and network testing,
· Perform Ethernet network characteristic testing utilizing RFC2544 test equipment,
· Assist clients develop a network migration plan from legacy networks to newly designed network infrastructure,
· Assist internal project management, network technicians, systems engineer and network engineer team.
Technical Qualifications
· 3-5 years’ experience in a network engineering role supporting Wide Area Networks (WAN) and/or Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN),
· Proficient with handling and troubleshooting problems with a WAN and/or MAN,
· Proficient with all IP Routing protocols, with experience in OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP,
· Experience deploying IP MPLS CE networks and protocols; L3 VPN, L2 PWE, and IP/MPLS knowledge a plus,
· Experience with DWDM equipment is a plus: ROADMs, Amplifiers, OTN, Transponders,
· Experience with various Fiber Optics light levels and Transceivers: SFP, SPF+, QSFP28, DCM, BiDi, SR, LR, ER, ZR,
· Proficient with Cisco configuring and troubleshooting switches and routers,
· Experience with configuring and troubleshooting ADVA & Telco System NIDs is a plus
· Knowledge of Cisco VPLS and PWE protocols/configurations,
· Candidate must be able to contribute to all layers of network design, development, testing, implementation, and support,
· Network certifications, such as CCNA and CCNP are a plus,
· Experience with the following network equipment is a plus: Cisco ASR-9000 series (IOS-XR), Cisco ASR920 series (IOS-XE), Cisco 15454.
Must Haves
· Be on-call for network support.
· Travel to customer sites for troubleshooting if required.
· Be available for after hour customer support and maintenance windows.
· Be escalation point for customer issues.
· Work with onsite technicians for technical project timelines.
· Able to create technical MOPs and knowledge base.
· Must work with technicians for annual maintenance for cooling/ power equipment at pop sites.
Non-Technical Qualifications
· Possess a bachelor’s degree in information science, computer science, or equivalent work experience,
· Ability to lead internal teams to successful network deployments,
· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously,
· Ability to work independently to meet project milestones,
· Ability to investigate and resolve network issues to include documentation/communication of issue,
· Excellent communication and problem-solving skills,
· Ability to work within a team environment,
· Role requires travel as per troubleshooting needs.
· Role requires to be on call for network troubleshooting and installations.
· OTDR testing/ troubleshooting experience is a plus.
· Optical networks troubleshooting/ implementation is a plus.
· A valid California Driver's License is required.
· Travel is estimated at <25%>
· Occasional after hour support is required.
· Escalation point when requires.
Benefits
· Relaxed working environment
· Competitive Benefits
· 401K
· Educational benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Company Descriptionwww.vastnetworks.com
AutoCAD Drafter with experience in civil drafting. Will be responsible for creating
detailed plans for permit approval for installation of underground fiber optic conduits and or aerial
installation.
Position Location: Fresno, Ca.
Responsibilities:
Create 2D AutoCAD Permit/Construction Plans for installation of fiber optic facilities from
Google Earth KMZ’s or hand sketch drawings.
Create building entry details for running fiber optic cable inside the customer’s property
Qualifications:
Proficient in AutoCAD, or AutoCAD Map 3D/Civil 3D
Experience in Microsoft Office
Experience with Google Earth Pro
Good communication skills
Able to turn in completed plans in a timely manner with minimal supervision
Proficiency with ESRI ArcMAP a plus
Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2+ years’ experience with AutoCAD, or AutoCAD Map3D/Civil 3D
Vast Networks is currently looking for Fiber Splicers in the Central Valley in California.! If working for a small, rapidly growing organization interests you please reach out to us.
The primary responsibilities of the Fiber Splicer will be to splice fiber optic cables in both outdoor and indoor settings. The ideal candidate will be able to read, create and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams, maintain control of activities surrounding the assigned work site(s), taking and maintaining accurate splicing and filed notes, support project timelines, and inspecting, designing and providing accurate staking sheets for projects.
Essential Duties:
Ability to splice fiber optic cables including both loose tube and ribbon cables.Able to construct proper splice including but not limited to; grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage and sealing.Ability to perform work in accordance with TIA, industry, and customer specific standards.Comfortable entering, maintaining and exiting existing spice enclosures.Knowledge of the installation of fiber optic cable in new and existing conduit.Ability to terminate, test, troubleshoot and maintain fiber optic networks.Must have good attention to detail regarding setting up splice locations, termination points, and general live fiber optic construction.Knowledge of fusion splicing both loose tube and ribbon fiber optic cables and how to place a mid-sheath splice.Able to test/troubleshoot fiber using OTDR.Ability to safely utilize bucket trucks, access manholes, and hand holes. Use ladders to access various installation and construction points as required.Ensure proper safety techniques and incident reporting procedures are followedOther duties as required.Experience and Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.Three years of fiber splicing experience preferred.Ability to read and follow engineering design maps.Must have intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills.Ability to drive for results completing assignments timely and accurately.Ability to handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills.Comfortable working with a team or alone.Must be able to pass a drug screen.Motor vehicle driver’s licensePhysical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
Frequent walking, standing, sitting within the work area.Must be able to lift/push/pull/carry up to 75 poundsAbility to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, etc.Must be able to work in various weather conditions (hot, cold, wet and dry)Up to 50% local travel required – to a variety of worksites (planned in advance)Must be able to work in loud, noise-filled environment out in the field
Vast Networks offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
