Director, Permitting

Overview

Lead permitting for utility solar & storage projects, managing consultants, regulators, community.

Key Responsibilities

• permitting management
• regulatory liaison
• compliance oversight
• stakeholder coordination
• risk advisory
• strategy development

Tasks

-Engage community, local, and state institutions for project -Engage with and manage relationships with local, state and federal regulatory authorities for each -Negotiate with local officials regarding permit conditions and economic terms of entitlement -Continue to support permitting and environmental compliance throughout the construction and operation of -Represent the project company at public hearings, community meetings, and other local events, and prepare high-quality presentation materials and documents to support project approval. -Regularly communicate and synchronize with internal stakeholders to minimize project -Directly manage the permitting process throughout the project -Advise on permitting risks, cost, and schedule for potential new sites, both greenfield and M&A. -Maintain a deep understanding of discretionary permitting requirements for utility scale solar and battery energy storage projects in assigned region. -Source and manage a team of external consultants including environmental, technical, public relations, local affairs, legal resources, etc. -Develop a customized permitting strategy including comprehensive schedule and budget for each project by considering local regional, state, and federal requirements, site constraints, bankability, and other risks. -Work collaboratively with and be responsive to requests from internal -Develop and successfully deliver to meet aggressive project schedules and -Act as a trusted collaborator with the broader development team to support continuous improvement -Oversee and support transition to Project Execution, EPC, O&M, Asset Management, and others to ensure a smooth handoff and compliance with issued permits and conditions of approval. -Travel nationally, as needed, to effectively carry out Strata’s business goals and objectives. -Build effective relationships with regulators, service providers and other relevant -Direct and manage tax abatements, land use agreements, mitigation settlements, and various other agreements

Requirements

• bachelor's
• master's
• 7+ years
• land use
• project management
• strategic thinking

What You Bring

-Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, analytical and planning abilities, and sound -Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/studies, land use planning, geography, political science, or other relevant field; master’s degree preferred. -Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and field questions from internal team members on environmental and other topics pertaining to discretionary approvals. -Ability to successfully manage a team of Associates and/or -A minimum of seven (7) years of experience obtaining discretionary land use permits (including conditional use permits, special use permits, zone changes/amendments, and general/comprehensive plan amendments, BLM/USBR/BIA/DOE Rights-of-Way) and natural resource permits. Arizona experience is strongly preferred. -Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects -Excellent personal organizational, pattern recognition, and negotiation -Ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues, while prioritizing tasks and effectively juggling competing deadlines. -Highly resourceful and able to navigate through key risks. -Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication -Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work

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About Strata Clean Energy

-Founded in 2008 as a rooftop solar installer, it evolved into a utility‑scale clean energy powerhouse. -Privately held and family‑owned, it focuses on long‑term performance with ownership of projects. -Built standout projects like the Saticoy battery and Scatter Wash storage complex. -Acquired Crossover Energy Partners to enhance customer origination, offtake structuring, and green hydrogen capabilities. -Operates end‑to‑end across development, financing, EPC, and O&M, delivering turnkey utility‑scale renewable energy.

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