Permitting & Community Specialist

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Permitting and Community Specialist researches and prepares documentation for required permits as it relates to building and executing large scale infrastructure projects. Assists in preparing the permit application packages that meet the requirements of local governments and jurisdiction based on site location as well as governing agencies or any other relevant entities. The role will also include the research and outreach to local communities for involvement and assistance.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. The Permitting and Community Specialist functions as determined by Sunenergy1 standards which include, but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research steps needed to obtain local zoning or special use permits for each project.

• Heavy researching and tracking of county ordinances.

• Establish, and communicate timelines for permitting processes in conjunction with municipalities, State and Federal permitting processes.

• Attendance at all meetings and public hearings associated with these permitting processes.

• Assistance with the creation of presentation materials to promote projects for these meetings.

• Research ways of community involvement for multiple project areas.

• Coordination and of permit applications.

• Communicate to leadership and project teams project of timing/obstacles encountered that may impact issuance of permits.

• Research of additional states and their permitting processes as projects dictate.

• Track upcoming projects, timelines, for submittals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree and research ability mindset.

• Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with government agencies, jurisdictions and a general understanding of planning board structure is a plus, not required.

• Ability to read and comprehend site planes and designs, a plus, not required.

• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office suite including MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds and drive a vehicle long distances at times.