Regulatory/Environmental Compliance Specialist in Kansas City, Missouri at Conexon

Conexon is a rapidly growing telecommunications company partnering with Rural Electric Cooperatives to design and deploy advanced fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks nationwide. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable, high-speed internet and phone services to Rural America. We are a team of people passionate about excellent service, meaningful work, and supporting the communities we serve. As we continue expanding into new states and regions, we’re looking for individuals who want to grow with us and contribute to this important mission of transforming rural communities with the power of high-speed internet, mile by mile of fiber to the home.

This role supports the company’s compliance with requirements tied to the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, and environmental permitting at the federal, state, and local levels. It is responsible for coordinating and managing the administrative and procedural aspects of environmental permitting and Environmental Planning & Historic Preservation (EHP) reviews, including organizing documentation, tracking approvals, facilitating agency communication, and ensuring all requirements are met in alignment with project timelines. The specialist partners with agencies, consultants, and internal teams to maintain compliance with environmental regulations while minimizing project risk and delays.

Location: Hybrid- in office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Job Type: Full- time, some irregular hours may be required

Schedule: Fixed,

Overtime: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel: Occassional

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Public Policy, Telecommunications, Business, or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience in telecom, infrastructure, government programs, regulatory reporting, or environmental compliance
• Familiarity with broadband funding programs (e.g., RDOF, ARPA, CAF, BEAD) and related regulations is a plus
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and data tracking tools (Excel, Google Sheets, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Experience with GIS, FCC portals, NTIA APPEIT tool, or project management software is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a remote work environment

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Filing & Permitting

• Demonstrated qualified experience supporting broadband and wireless infrastructure projects by gathering necessary information and assisting in the preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation and section 106 reviews in coordination with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and other regulatory agencies
• Support environmental and permitting requirements for federally funded broadband programs such as BEAD by conducting research, gathering, and analyzing data (including GIS), capturing key discussion points from departmental roundtables, and contributing to grant related compliance documentation under senior direction
• Support the preparation and submission of required environmental documentation (e.g., NEPA, SHPO, USFWS, tribal consultations, local permitting)
• Utilize government mandated tools to assess potential environmental and cultural impacts associated with the project
• Collaborate with consultants, agencies, and internal teams to gather and manage environmental review data
• Track permit status and ensure timely filing and approval to keep construction schedules on track
• Help maintain organized records of environmental assessments and determinations for project areas

RDOF & BEAD Program Support

• Assist in preparing and submitting FCC-mandated filings (e.g., Broadband Data Collection, HUBB, performance testing reports, location milestone reports)
• Track build-out milestones and performance obligations for RDOF and other federal or state funding programs
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, construction, GIS, and finance) to collect and verify build-out data
• Help monitor regulatory changes that impact broadband deployment and funding compliance
• Assist in tracking and organizing FCC-mandated broadband speed and latency testing for RDOF and other programs
• Support BEAD grant compliance efforts by helping document eligible expenses, reporting metrics, and mapping coverage data
• Plan methods to actively and timely meet all BEAD regulatory obligations

Compliance Monitoring & Records Management

• Maintain organized, audit ready records for regulatory submissions and correspondence
• Maintain and manage comprehensive regulatory calendars for RDOF, BEAD, NEPA, and other broadband-related obligations
• Assist in the running of the NTIA APPEIT database and/or other governmental and environmental GIS tools to assess NEPA /NHPA compliance
• Support internal compliance reviews and assist in identifying risks or gaps in regulatory processes
• Maintain a comprehensive permitting matrix for all active projects by tracking permit application status, review timelines, agency comments, and approval milestones
• Prepare and submit permit applications and assist in the creation of uniform templates and checklists
• Monitor permit conditions and ensure project teams are aware of compliance requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Normal office conditions
• Majority of time spent on the computer and phone

Standard Company Benefits Include

• Three (3) weeks of paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits