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JASON CAMARENA

Brentwood

Summary

Passionate and dynamic professional with over 16 years of experience in outside plant permitting and design within telecommunications. Proven ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver results in data-driven environments. Expertise in collaborating with third-party applicants, CLECs, and public utilities, including AT&T and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Consistently exceeds performance expectations through a positive and proactive approach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Permitting Specialist

Crown Castle
08.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw permitting responsibilities for wireless facilities within Northern California market.
  • Led engineering and design processes for small wireless facility installations.
  • Initiated Master License Agreements, City Agreements, and municipal permit procedures across various jurisdictions.
  • Fostered collaboration with Crown Castle Legal and External Affairs for compliance matters.
  • Examined right-of-way properties and private properties; acquired necessary title and assessor maps.
  • Managed A&E contractors while monitoring all permitting and construction milestones.
  • Engaged with Construction, Engineering, and Project Management teams to maintain project schedules.
  • Performed Quality Control assessments on Node engineering submitted to local jurisdictions.
  • Responsible for cost analysis, authorization analysis, estimations, and permitting timelines for all Northern California projects.

Permit Coordinator II

Xfinity Comcast
Livermore
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Directed permitting processes for Comcast's XNET fiber build within Pleasanton Market.
  • Cultivated partnerships with various city agencies and public utility companies such as AT&T and PG&E.
  • Engaged with internal teams and Government Affairs to address jurisdictional challenges.
  • Executed Quality Control on aerial engineering projects, covering AT&T and PG&E applications.
  • Supervised contractors involved in engineering and construction activities.
  • Monitored permitting milestones while capturing updates in Comcast systems.

OSP Engineer II

Verizon
Walnut Creek
04.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managed Verizon's 1Fiber build, overseeing permitting for 1Fiber, ODN, and 5G projects.
  • Conducted pre- and post-field inspections for underground and aerial fiber construction.
  • Executed Quality Control on aerial engineering and underground design drafting.
  • Collaborated with city jurisdictions, public works agencies, and utility companies like AT&T and PG&E.
  • Interacted with Verizon's Legal department to resolve jurisdictional roadblocks.
  • Produced KMZ files to monitor permitting, construction progress, and city street moratoriums.

Permit Supervisor

Turnaround Communications
Livermore
06.2017 - 04.2018
  • Managed team of permit coordinators for Turn Around Communications on Comcast construction contracts.
  • Collaborated with A&E contractors to engineer aerial and underground plant designs.
  • Coordinated communications with Comcast work groups and city officials on multiple projects.
  • Oversaw workload distribution for three permit coordinators to enhance efficiency.
  • Tracked permitting milestones and forecasts, reporting project results to management.
  • Managed invoices and financial transactions for A&E contractors producing engineering documents.

Lead Permit Coordinator

CableCom
Sacramento
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Directed fiber permitting for Xfinity Comcast projects in Sacramento and adjacent areas.
  • Managed contractors, forecasting permitting timelines and workloads effectively.
  • Performed quality control through field visits and inspections on engineering projects.
  • Reported job status to CableCom management and business partner Comcast regularly.
  • Fostered collaboration within permitting department to strengthen team dynamics.
  • Ensured compliance with permitting requirements across Sacramento County jurisdictions.
  • Supervised all permitting operations, focusing on efficiency and accuracy.

Premises Technician

AT&T
09.2008 - 06.2016
  • Oversaw installation and customer support for all AT&T-offered televesion and internet services.
  • Handled the installation, repair, and modification of customer premises (residential and commercial) equipment, and inside wiring.
  • Diagnosed and resolved outside plant issues, ensuring efficient service drop replacements.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols during ladder and pole climbing activities.

Education

GENERAL EDUCATION -

OHLONE COLLEGE
Fremont, CA
06.2000

Diploma -

JAMES LOGAN HIGHSCHOOL
Union City, CA
06.1996

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • OSP design and construction expertise
  • GO-95 regulations knowledge
  • PG&E standards familiarity
  • PMT proficiency
  • 3GIS/SCGIS knowledge
  • KMZ file handling
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Excel expertise
  • PowerPoint skills
  • Salesforce experience
  • JDE knowledge
  • Job tracking systems understanding
  • Utility portal navigation

Certification

  • Fiber Optic Splicing
  • Digital Technology Skills
  • Wireless/Networking Communications Technology
  • FCC Radio Telephone License
  • Comprehensive Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Network Permitting Specialist

Crown Castle
08.2021 - Current

Permit Coordinator II

Xfinity Comcast
03.2020 - 08.2020

OSP Engineer II

Verizon
04.2018 - 03.2020

Permit Supervisor

Turnaround Communications
06.2017 - 04.2018

Lead Permit Coordinator

CableCom
06.2016 - 06.2017

Premises Technician

AT&T
09.2008 - 06.2016

GENERAL EDUCATION -

OHLONE COLLEGE

Diploma -

JAMES LOGAN HIGHSCHOOL

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