Permitting Specialist

Full-time

Green Ridge Solar is seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Permitting Specialist to join our growing team. As a key point of for our operations team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient progression of solar projects through our permitting pipeline. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of construction permitting, preferably within the solar industry.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on providing outstanding customer service.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Positive, adaptable, and solution-oriented attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PDF editing software.
• Solid understanding of construction permitting processes and regulations.
• Experience with solar permitting is a plus.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to different AHJ requirements.

Green Ridge Solar is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

Job Description:The Permiting Specialist is responsible for managing the critical initial stages of our solar installation projects. Your primary duties will include:

• Setting up jobs within our operational pipeline.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Obtaining all necessary permits from AHJ & Utilities
• Securing net-metering agreements.
• Reserving available incentives for qualifying systems.
• Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of individual AHJ permitting requirements.
• Coordinating final inspections upon project completion.
• Distributing project closeout and approval notices to all relevant parties.

$50,000 per year