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# OSP Licensing and Permitting Specialist at GoNetspeed

- **Company:** GoNetspeed
- **Location:** United States
- **Compensation:** $34–$37/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/gonetspeed/88951bc8-a3f7-4767-894d-46333f8ae82c

## Job description

Here at GoNetspeed, we believe in the power of connectivity. We believe that life doesn’t wait for us to catch up. We believe that providing the fastest and most reliable Internet to the communities we serve means committing to the present and building for the future.

And we believe that our amazing team of employees are the key to our future and vision of connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next. If this excites you, come and join our team.

The OSP Licensing & Permitting Specialist is responsible for obtaining, managing, and maintaining permits and approvals required for outside plant fiber and utility infrastructure projects. This role supports the successful delivery of OSP construction by coordinating with municipalities, utility companies, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with permitting requirements, joint use agreements, and project schedules. Essential Job Functions: License & Permit Application Management:

- Determines required permits based on project scope, OSP design, and jurisdiction
- Performs jurisdictional research
- Prepares, submits, tracks, and closes permits and applications for OSP construction (fiber, conduit, aerial and underground facilities)
- Reviews engineering and construction/permit drawings for permitting compliance
- Ensures compliance with Right-of-Way (ROW), easement, and environmental requirements
- Performs and/or coordinates Make Ready Engineering (MRE) activities, including clearance analysis and utility coordination
- Reviews, coordinates, and validates pole loading analysis (PLA) to ensure structural compliance with joint use and utility standards
- Coordinates with pole owning utilities regarding pole attachment requirements, relocations, replacement, and make ready timelines
- Tracks permit status, conditions, fees, and expiration dates
- Responds to agency comments and revises applications as needed
- Advises engineering on design changes required for permit approvals
- Mentors or guides OSP Licensing & Permitting Coordinators as needed Regulatory Compliance:
- Interprets and applies utility agreements, municipal ordinances, and state/federal regulations related to utility pole attachments, conduit use, and ROW work
- Coordinates with municipalities, DOTs, utility companies, railroads, HOAs, and private property owners
- Resolves escalated permitting issues and conflicts Coordination and Communication:
- Coordinates traffic control plans, lane closures, and inspection scheduling
- Communicates permit requirements and constraints to coordinators, engineering, construction, and project management teams
- Supports construction start dates by ensuring permits are approved and active
- Coordinates inspections, restoration requirements, and final sign-offs
- Maintains permit logs, documentation, data base, trackers
- Assists with audits, regulatory reporting, and record retention Completes special projects as assigned by the Licensing & Permitting Manager*. *These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent.  However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of OSP construction (aerial, underground, fiber, conduit) and jurisdictional permitting requirements.
- Ability to interpret utility agreements, municipal ordinances, ROW rules, and state/federal regulations.
- Skilled in reviewing OSP engineering drawings, TC plans, and permit packages for compliance.
- Experience with Make Ready Engineering (MRE) and basic pole loading analysis (PLA) review.
- Ability to coordinate with pole‑owning utilities on attachments, relocations, and make‑ready timelines.
- Proven ability to resolve escalated permitting issues and agency comments.
- Strong communication skills for working with municipalities, DOTs, utilities, engineers, and construction teams.
- Excellent organization, documentation, and permit tracking skills; able to manage high permit volumes.
- Proficient with permitting databases, trackers, spreadsheets, and documentation systems.
- Ability to mentor or guide junior permitting staff.
- Ability to consistently follow‑up and strong attention to detail.
- Document control and reporting
- Professional, team‑oriented, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment. Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 3–7 years of experience in OSP permitting, joint‑use licensing, or telecom utility coordination.

GoNetspeed is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability.

Thank you for choosing GoNetspeed as your potential next employer! We know you have other options when selecting an employer of choice and are so glad you chose to apply with us.

## About GoNetspeed

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GoNetspeed is a high-speed fiber internet service provider delivering symmetrical speeds up to 6 Gig to homes and businesses across the East Coast.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Oak Hill Capital; multiple funding rounds including debt and grants)
- **Headquarters**: Rochester, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2021 (formed through the merger of five companies: OTELCO, OTTC, Lantek, GoNetspeed, and Icon)
- **Founders**: Not individually named; the company was created by combining legacy telecom operators

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Telecommunications / Fiber Internet Services
- **Target customers**: B2C (residential) and B2B (small to medium businesses), with a focus on communities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
- **Mission or purpose**: “Connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next” – providing the fastest and most reliable internet with transparent, no-contract service

## Products & Services
- **Fiber Internet (Residential)**: Symmetrical download/upload speeds up to 6 Gbps; no data caps, no contracts, free installation and Wi-Fi router. Plans include 500 Mbps, 1 Gig, and 6 Gig.
- **Fiber Internet (Business)**: All-in-one Whole Home Wi-Fi solutions with dedicated support and reliable connectivity for business operations.
- **Voice Services**: Bundled voice offerings (mentioned on website as part of their legacy DSL support, but fiber plans focus on internet).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric – Total Funding**: $121.5 million (as of mid-2025), including:
  - Debt Financing (July 2025): $110M
  - Grant from Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (May 2025): $9M
  - Grant from Maine Connectivity Authority (April 2023): $2.5M
  - Non-Equity Assistance (2021): led by Oak Hill Capital Partners
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Oak Hill Capital Partners (lead investor), Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, Maine Connectivity Authority
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Headcount of 266 employees (+10.8% YoY)
  - Rapid expansion of fiber network along the East Coast
  - 58 active job postings (as of late 2026)
  - Monthly job posting growth of +107.1%

## Competitive Advantages
- **100% fiber optic network** – unaffected by moisture, temperature, or distance, offering superior reliability over cable or DSL.
- **Symmetrical speeds** – equal upload and download (up to 6 Gbps), ideal for remote work, gaming, and content creation.
- **No contracts or data caps** – differentiates from many incumbent ISPs.
- **Local, U.S.-based support** – customer service team that explains technical issues in plain English.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding the fiber footprint** across the East Coast, entering new communities and states.
- **Building for the future** – investing in infrastructure to support next-generation speeds and capacity.
- **Maintaining a customer-first approach** with transparent pricing and no bundling requirements.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “tight-knit, family-oriented” with a strong sense of community. Employees often stay because of the supportive environment.
- **Work model**: Primarily on-site for field roles (linemen, splicers, installers) and hybrid for some corporate positions (e.g., Bangor, Maine).
- **Benefits**: 401(k) matching, dental, health, life, disability insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, paid time off, employee assistance program, employee discount, and referral program.
- **Engineering & field focus**: Roles in OSP engineering, construction, and technical support offer hands-on work building state-of-the-art fiber networks.
- **Caution**: GoNetspeed has issued a warning about employment scams using the COO’s name; the company never asks for banking information or equipment purchases during hiring.
- **Employee ratings** (on LinkedIn): 3.3/5 overall; culture 2.9/5, career 2.9/5, compensation 3.0/5 – suggests room for improvement in internal growth and culture, though many reviews highlight the supportive team.

## Sources
1. [gonetspeed.com](https://www.gonetspeed.com/) – Homepage and service plans
2. [gonetspeed.com/about](https://www.gonetspeed.com/about/) – Company background and mission
3. [gonetspeed.com/careers](https://www.gonetspeed.com/careers/) – Careers page with benefits and scam warning
4. [jobs.lever.co/gonetspeed](https://jobs.lever.co/gonetspeed) – Current open positions
5. [linkedin.com/company/gonetspeed](https://linkedin.com/company/gonetspeed) – Employee data, funding, reviews, and key executives

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