Environmental Permitting Manager

As Environmental Permitting Manager, you will be part of an organization responsibly developing utility-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage facilities in NYISO, PJM, MISO and CAISO. This role has an emphasis on biological resources permitting and environmental planning for large-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage projects in the development and pre-construction phase primarily in the NYISO market; with planned/future growth potential into PJM and MISO PJM markets. To fulfill these duties, you will support Terra-Gen’s Environmental Permitting Directors and collaborate with other internal teams such as development, engineering, construction management, as well as external teams like environmental consultants and legal counsel. Responsibilities may also include participating in permitting support with external stakeholders such as state/federal resource agencies, and conservation organizations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in biological resources and/or strong biological resources permitting experience with local, state and federal resource agencies in the listed markets.

The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, well organized, with a keen attention to detail and able to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment, take direction and complete tasks in a thorough and efficient manner. This individual must be able to handle multiple priorities and projects at various stages of development.

This is a remote based position; however, preference will be given to candidates able to travel occasionally (up to 20% travel). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

• Manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines for projects in the Development and pre-construction phase.
• Project planning, scheduling, and resource management
• Ability and desire to maintain organized project records and paperwork.
• Coordinate with consultants providing environmental survey support, which includes reviewing proposals, scheduling survey timelines, and ensuring that survey methodologies follow resource agency requirements and satisfy permit conditions/project needs.
• Review technical reports provided by consultants. Reports typically include but are not limited to: desktop environmental screenings/habitat evaluations, biological surveys, wetland delineations, and other analyses prepared for environmental review purposes such as cultural, air quality, traffic, etc., and post-construction monitoring studies.
• Review project design in collaboration with development and engineering to ensure compatibility with project commitments/requirements.
• Work collaboratively and efficiently with internal teams and external parties (e.g., consultants, legal counsel) to execute project work on schedule and develop strategies to address environmental-related issues.
• Coordinate if asked with local, state and federal agencies on the project’s behalf.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years in renewable energy permitting or 6-8+ years in a similar industry with experience managing responsibilities like those listed above.
• Experience and familiarity interpreting federal and state environmental laws (ORES Article VIII/94-c, USFWS/ESA/MBTA, NEPA/CEQA/NY SEQRA, FEMA, USACE/CWA, Porter Cologne), guidelines, and policies, and developing utility scale renewable project strategies for compliance with the same. 
• Knowledge of environmental policy, regulation and compliance that affect permitting and impacts on project siting and compliance.
• Must be detail oriented, with the ability and desire to work effectively with positive people skills and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, assuring documents and written communications are concise and accurate.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and presentation with clarity and confidence.
• Must be able to attend Lead Agency/Resource Agency meetings, hearings and project check ins.
• Able to act and adapt to a fast-paced business environment with competing deadlines, and quickly learn and implement internal processes.
• Ability to navigate web-based mapping platforms (i.e., Google Earth) to interpret environmental spatial data and identify potential project risks for facilities. Experience in ArcGIS a plus.
• Preference given to residents of New York or reside in Eastern time zone. 

EDUCATION 

• Associates, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in planning, environmental science, or biological sciences/natural resources/environmental policy/ environmental resource management.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mostly sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Some overnight travel may be required – up to 20% travel (mileage reimbursements based on the current federal mileage rate).

Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.

Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.