Homeoffice Regulatory Specialist at Crown Castle

Position Title: Regulatory Specialist or Sr Regulatory Specialist* (S3 or S4)

*Level will be determined commensurate with experience.

For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.

Role 

• Prepare and file FCC/FAA applications and supporting documentation concerning tower erection, modifications and antenna installations. Review permits and documents to track compliance with regulations and company policy. Review and approve/disapprove Regulatory Notice to Proceed (RNTP) for all tower sites.
• Review the proposed scope of work (i.e., modification, collocation, new easement), apply knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations as well as Crown Castle policy to determine whether any further assessment or regulatory filings are needed and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Order or complete applicable assessments, regulatory filings, or other regulatory documentation as appropriate, including preparing and producing electronic regulatory filings for the FCC and FAA.
• Develop and maintain relationships with FCC and FAA personnel, and other local, state and federal offices as required to assure prompt processing of Crown applications.
• Operate Crown Castle electronic tracking methods to review and approve tower construction, modification and antenna installation process via RNTP’s, and flow of documentation from and to agencies.
• Research, analyze and respond to inquiries from internal and external customers for site regulatory information.
• Assemble and maintain accurate and thorough regulatory approvals and documentation to facilitate Crown Castle regulatory compliance.
• Develop proficiency in interpreting, communicating and implementing FAA, FCC and NEPA guidelines: review documents for compliance with guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory personnel representing those carriers and clients with whom Crown has business dealings.
• Research regulatory compliance inquiries as required, including review and analysis of acquisition due diligence and in response to alleged violations.

Expectations

• Knowledge of wireless communications industry
• Knowledge of government administrative procedures and requirements
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent PC skills
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in preparation or review of FAA Forms 7460-1 and -2 (parts one and two), FCC Forms 854, and state departments of transportation applications, including support documents such as site surveys and U.S.G.S. quad maps.
• Experience in pre-construction evaluation and permitting, including NEPA review

Education/Certifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience

Experience Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in telecommunications, preferably in regulatory compliance 
• Solid knowledge of current FCC FAA regulations 
• Background in legal and/or business 
• Consistent demonstration of superior technical performance 
• Consistent demonstration of Crown Castle B3 leadership qualities 
• Currently exceeding all expected KPI’s set forth by the department and upper management 
• Has participated in a company-wide cross-functional program/project, or successfully cross trained throughout the regulatory department
• Participated in 1-2 special projects annually while in current position 

Organizational Relationship  

Reports to: Supervisor Regulatory

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Where You Will Work
This is a remote role with the expectation of on-site collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter. Travel up to 20% may be required.

YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.

We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

Compensation
The pay range offered for this position is $31.97 - $43.99 per hour. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.

Additional Information
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.