What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Permitting Specialist position at Geronimo Power, LLC?
Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Duties
- Lead land-use and environmental permitting processes, including:
- Researching and understanding local, state and federal laws
- Manage/prepare permit applications
- Representing Geronimo at stakeholder meetings and hearings
- Managing local law/code amendment processes
- Lead and manage environmental review and permitting processes including wetland, endangered species, archaeological/cultural, watershed and water use, air permitting and engineering review
- Manage consultants providing technical support
- Support project mapping and planning in coordination with our GIS department or consultants
- Assist with development of community outreach strategies
- Develop and support project planning initiatives
- Analyze regulatory policy
Qualifications and Experience
- B.A., B.S., or higher in environmental studies or closely related field
- 7 years of environmental permitting experience and familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act, permitting through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Historic Preservation Offices, and state Public Utility Commissions
- Experience with state and local government processes, including zoning
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment in both team and individual settings
- Must be flexible and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
- Up to 20% travel required
- Experience with the following software:
- Microsoft programs
- Google Earth Pro
- ProCore
Pay Range for the posted level: Minimum of $115,000-140,000.00
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.
Salary : $115,000 - $140,000