About this role
Role Overview
- Oversee permit compliance activities for operating projects, including management and direction of permit compliance staff (as applicable) and consultants.
- Direct and execute compliance with permit requirements, tracking and documenting permit stipulations, managing mitigation measures, and reporting for renewable power projects in the SW and CA.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory authorities to assist in the successful execution of compliance activities and represent the company’s interests.
- Fill the role of subject matter expert on multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Integrate with the rest of the Permitting Team to support permit development and review, including review of permit conditions and evaluating the implementation feasibility of permits.
- Provide strategic direction to multi-disciplinary teams on a project level.
- Produce periodic reports, including the tracking and timely filing of compliance reports and submittals with government agencies.
- Oversee the development of policies and procedures guiding the company’s permit compliance program.
- Help with policy and procedure development initiatives within the Permit Compliance Team.
- 20% of travel anticipated visiting operating and under-construction renewable power sites, government agencies, stakeholders, and various industry-related conferences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, ecology, biology, city and regional planning, or related field. Advance degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience required maintaining and managing compliance with land use permits, zoning permits, and environmental resource permits for large energy or infrastructure projects.
- Expertise with land use entitlements, CEQA, NEPA, ESA, state Endangered Species laws, aquatic resource permitting, and stormwater regulations desirable.
- Experience coordinating with federal and state agencies and counties and municipalities in satisfying mitigation measures, conditions of approvals, and stipulations associated with conditional use permits, Right-of-Way grants or similar experience is strongly desired.
- Understanding of permit compliance requirements in relation to Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts.
- The ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously, meeting project deadlines.
- The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Experience working with permitting specialists, regulators, project managers, environmental lawyers, scientists, planners, engineers, and contractors.
- An exceptionally strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and manage permitting activities independently.
- Candidates for this position will be motivated self-starters who can work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching
- comprehensive medical and dental plan options
- and flexible PTO.