Associate, Environmental Compliance and Strategy (Bat Focus) - R07834-4121

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11967547 Invenergy drivesinnovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experienceand unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing ourcustomers and communities. We provide power generation and storagesolutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future.We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar daysfrom the posting date. This position will remain open for applicationbased on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day postingwindow.

Job Description

Position Overview

As an Associate, Environmental Compliance and Strategy (ECS), your rolewill involve supporting the responsible development, construction, andoperation of utility-scale wind, solar, and transmission projects acrossthe United States. Specifically, your responsibilities include assistingproject-level teams with implementing bat survey and complianceapproaches. Your role is also expected to remain aware of current andemerging scientific-technical knowledge of bats and bat-energy relatedtopics, and as time allows support planning and engagement in broaderwildlife-related regulation and policy. To fulfill these duties, youwill collaborate with internal project teams such as development,engineering, operations, and asset management as well as externalstakeholders like environmental consultants, legal counsel,state/federal resource agencies, researchers, and conservationorganizations. The ideal candidate will be an organized andcollaborative self-starter with a keen attention to detail, with theability to handle multiple projects at various stages. Your role will beessential in supporting environmentally responsible practices withinInvenergy.

Job Responsibilities

• Support development of consistent bat species-related strategies andtools and assist internal teams in implementation of project levelstrategies. For example, identifying, vetting, and implementingoperational impact avoidance/minimization measures, or incorporationof remote-sensing and/or field-based habitat delineations to projectengineering design.
• Review and comment on consultant deliverables such as proposals,work plans, and reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, andconsistency with Invenergy expectations and (as applicable)technical and regulatory standards.
• Help collate and organize Invenergy wildlife data in accordance withany agency data retention guidelines and to support internalresearch initiatives.
• Review agency communication records and support incorporating themin project plans to ensure compliance with agency input. Helpmaintain organized project records, including communications withregulatory agencies.
• Remain knowledgeable of current and emerging wildlife policies,regulations, and compliance requirements and assist ECS inintegrating them to effect responsible and defensible projectoutcomes.
• Identify, explore, and understand advanced wildlife survey andmonitoring techniques and support the adoption of these techniquesacross development, construction, and operational phases.
• Assist in identifying bat-subject research needs and supporting thereview of external research proposals and/or reports, and, wherenecessary, developing unique research proposals.
• Draft technical briefs and memorandums on wildlife-related science,policy, regulation, or guidance and/or review and disseminatesimilar briefs developed by external parties such as consultants.
• Assist ECS colleagues in building and maintaining relationships withexternal stakeholders.
• Participate in regional and national initiatives, symposia,conferences, and industry groups as needed to achieve companyobjectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of a BS in wildlife and fisheries, zoology, biology(wildlife concentration) or related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing wildlife surveys, planning andcompliance under ESA (Section 7 and/or Section 10).
• Must be self-directed and detail oriented, with the ability anddesire to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and efficiently withinternal teams and external parties (e.g., consultants) to executeproject work on schedule and budget.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and implement internal processes.
• Strong attention to detail, assuring documents and communicationsare concise and accurate.
• Travel as necessary - up to 25%.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employervisa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in biological science/naturalresources/environmental policy or environmental law degree.
• Experience navigating wildlife planning and strategy under MBTA andBGEPA.
• At least 1 year of experience working for a renewable developer orowner-operator.

Salary Range

\$92,000 - \$1