What The Role Is
Reporting to the Director, Wildlife, the Senior Specialist will utilize their demonstrated bat regulatory and permitting experience to support the construction and operation of Wind fleet across the Nation. Duties will include monitoring existing operation facilities, monitoring new construction related tree removal, staying abreast of the latest bat monitoring and curtailment technologies and supporting company’s Permitting team. This position will require travel to support pre-construction, construction and operating company’s facilities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Ensure compliance with all biological permits related to bats.
- Supervise and direct bat biological consultants at company construction and/or operated facilities.
- Support the Company’s Permitting & Development team as needed.
- Ensure Company resources are used in a cost-effective manner.
- Develop regional facility risk analysis for current Operating facilities.
- Collect facility data with close attention to species detected.
- Develops/implements Company and facility specific programs and procedures.
- Monitor the regulatory processes related to current and upcoming bat ESA listings
- Strong communication skills to maintain/develop relationships with State and Federal regulatory agencies.
- Ability to recognizes problems and is proactive in helping resolve them.
What You'll Bring
- Knowledge of Bat “SMART” curtailment technology, monitoring and impact assessment methods.
- Knowledge of applicable environmental regulations including but not limited to Endangered Species Act and Bat Conservations Plans.
- Working knowledge of Habitat Conservation Plans and take permit application process (i.e. eagle, bat or other wildlife species).
- Ability to use software applications to enter and evaluate data and create reports.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent technical and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment and perform effectively in an unstructured work environment without close supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
- Ability to perform as a team member or leader in a cross-functional team environment and achieve consensus decisions.
- Ability to use basic math and algebra to perform calculations.
- Ability to read, create and follow written procedures and technical documents.
Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations
$92,000—$109,000 USD
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
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