New Columbia Solar's (NCS) mission is to make solar a reality for our entire community. NCS is a solar energy company specializing in developing, financing, and operating solar energy systems within the built environment. The company designs and delivers comprehensive procurement and solar investment solutions for businesses, municipalities, and institutions empowering them to achieve their sustainability goals and positively impact their community.

NCS is looking for a detail-oriented Solar Permitting Specialist with some experience in the industry. The Solar Permitting Specialist is responsible for assisting the Development Team in the successful management and completion of solar projects by ensuring that milestones and deliverables are met through the life of the project. The Solar Permitting Specialist should be able to keep track of multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of development and construction. This person will primarily focus on the permitting portion of each solar project but must be willing to learn and cover as needed the interconnection portion of the solar project's development. This position reports to the Program Manager.

Job Duties

• Manage permitting processes with all authorities having jurisdiction to include applying for, tracking and managing the review of building permits, public space permits, tree removal and trimming permits and others as required by the solar installation.
• Review permit list and see what permits are ready to be issued and submitted and proactively manage that process with relevant project manager.
• Be able to manage interconnection and permitting portion of upwards of 40 projects in various stages of development with counterparties on the team.
• Familiarize self with relevant codes and regulations in which the company is developing projects, to include Washington, D.C., Prince George's County, MD and Montgomery County, MD.
• Complete research into new jurisdictions' requirements through internet searches, phone calls and email inquiries.
• Serve as a resource to Project Management team, Engineering team and Sales team regarding rules and requirements for applications and construction, including both AHJ requirements and utility requirements.
• Meet weekly with Project Management team to cover status of and necessary next steps for project development.
• Identify common issues in processes and develop suitable solutions in consultation with the Utility and Regulatory Affairs Team.
• Update notes in an internal database and spreadsheets for all related tasks and manages project status changes
• Follow up on inquiries about project status in a timely, efficient, and professional manner
• Act as a last backstop for reviewing plan sets before submission to AHJ
• Work with other team members to develop and update Standard Operating Procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in solar permitting.
• 2 years work experience
• Ability to coordinate with a team and problem solve with others.
• Excellent record keeping and organizational skills
• Must be able to solve problems on the fly, have fantastic people skills, and be a great communicator (oral and written)
• Must be able to legally work in the U.S. and pass a background check
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Preferred Experience

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Solar interconnection experience
• Experience with a CRM database

Application Deadline

We are looking to hire immediately - position open until filled.

Please do not call and or email requesting an update

How to Apply:

• For consideration, please apply through the company website at: newcolumbiasolar.com/careers

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: New Columbia Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Occupational Health and Safety: New Columbia Solar provides a workplace free from recognized hazards and complies with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH Act.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, document projectors, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here 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 and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.