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This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from
the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on
business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Job Description
Position Overview
As a Senior Associate, Environmental Compliance and Strategy (ECS),
you will support the responsible operation of a utility-scale wind facility in
Hawaii which holds state and federal bat take permits. As time allows, this
role may also include the opportunity to assist ECS colleagues with
bat-related environmental due diligence, planning, permitting, and
compliance for a dedicated portfolio of large-scale wind and solar projects
across the U.S. To fulfill these duties, you will engage with internal
project teams such as Operations and Maintenance and Asset Management
departments, and with external parties such as environmental consultants,
state and federal resource agencies, and legal counsel. The ideal candidate
will be an organized and collaborative self-starter with a keen attention to
de
Responsibilities
Act as the primary contact on the ECS team and understand the wildlife permit
conditions and project commitments for a wind project in Hawaii.
Identify, communicate, and manage project permit compliance activity
needs, schedules, and risks. Work collaboratively and efficiently with
internal teams and external parties (e.g., consultants) to execute
project work on schedule, and develop strategies to address
environmental-relat
Oversee consultants who are advising on and conducting environmental surveys
and permit-related planning or documentation. Consultant management duties
include proposal review, coordinating administrative items, managing
survey timelines, and ensuring survey methodologies follow resource agency
guidance and/or project commitments.
Maintain an organized and defensible project record to demonstrate compliance
with federal and state wildlife permits, regulations, and related commitments.
Work with internal and external parties to assist in investigating,
developing, and implementing project-specific bat minimization approaches.
Manage ongoing project- and mitigation-site monitoring and activity
reporting, in coordination with the on-site biologist.
Review all technical reports and environmental-related permit or regulatory
deliverables. Deliverables typically include but are not limited to: species
monitoring studies, project compliance activity summaries,
post-construction monitoring studies, research-related papers, and
mitigation and adaptive management progress reports.
Support creating and maintaining external stakeholder relationships and, in
coordination with the Project team, coordinate agency meetings and site
visits to ensure compliance with project commitments and permit conditions.
Aid in development of responses to agency and stakeholder recommendations and
requests which emerge from periodic permit-review meetings.
Monitor for and support engagement in environmental policy and regulatory
changes that may affect permitting and compliance.
Travel to Hawaii as necessary (estimated twice a year), and travel to
other locations as necessary (up to 25% in total).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
3-6+ years in renewable energy or 7+ years managing responsibilities like
those listed above.
Experience managing bat-related surveys, planning, agency/stakeholder
coordination, and compliance associated with state and/or federal take
permits.
Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills, assuring
documen s and communications are concise and accurate, and project records
are organized, complete, and defensible.
Self-directed, analytical and detail oriented, with the ability and desire
to work effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to learn and implement internal processes.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa
sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of the Endangered Species Act and familiarity with Hawaii
state endangered species regulations.
Advanced degree in biological science/natural resources/environmental
policy or environmental law degree.
Ability to navigate ArcGIS and Google Earth to interpret environmental spatial
data and identify potential project risks.
Salary Range
$102,000 - $124,000
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other
things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.