Environmental GIS Specialist (Temporary, Part-Time)
Company: Apex Clean Energy
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Company Description
Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate
the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and
operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities,
distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is
expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our
mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a
data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to
create solutions for the world's most innovative and
forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is
building the energy company of the future, visit
apexcleanenergy.com.
Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from
origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our
mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who
strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will
relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to
America's clean energy future.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a part time Environmental GIS Specialist
to support our national portfolio of utility-scale wind and solar
renewable energy projects. This position reports to the Vice
President of Environmental Permitting and can be based in our
Charlottesville, Virginia office or remote. This position works
closely with the 12 environmental professionals of the
Environmental Team to support environmental permitting and
regulatory compliance for the development, construction, and
operation of the Projects.
Primary responsibilities include managing geospatial data via
ArcGIS resulting from studies completed by environmental
contractors, providing visually appealing and informative maps for
internal and external use (site visits, agency meetings,
stakeholder presentations, permit applications and conservation
plans), completing resource assessments of potential greenfield
sites or project acquisitions, managing project tracking software
for environmental project management (i.e., Smartsheet), enter and
track purchase requests/change orders through internal approval
system, manage permit compliance for operating projects (i.e.,
environmental studies, agency reporting, etc.). Work will focus on
wildlife, cultural resources, wetlands, and Phase 1 ESAs, but may
include other permitting and compliance disciplines.
The ideal candidate has strong GIS skills and is committed to
renewable energy. He or she must be a highly motivated and
self-driven individual with strong attention to detail, excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, and strong problem-solving
skills. Working knowledge of ArcGIS software (including ArcMap and
ArcGIS Pro) to design informative and concise maps detailing
project site plans, resource impacts, and potential environmental
hazards is critical to success in this role. Candidates can be
based in our Charlottesville, Virginia corporate office or
remote.
Primary Responsibilities:
This position is a contracted role through a staffing agency and is
temporary in nature. The position will be located in an assigned
active project development area, as determined by the Apex business
needs and outlined in the job description, and may be subject to
separation based on completion or de-prioritization of the assigned
project. Typical engagements can last 3-12 months.
To succeed as an Environmental GIS Specialist at Apex Clean Energy,
you'll need to display excellence within the following criteria:
Location:
This position is temporary in nature and will be located in an
assigned active project development area, as determined by the Apex
business needs and outlined in the job description, and may be
subject to separation based on completion or de-prioritization of
the assigned project. Typical engagements can last 3-12 months.
Work Environment:
Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office
environment in a work-from-home or via a local office in the
project area. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and
business operations permit.
How You'll Grow
At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on
helping people at every level of their career to identify and use
their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level
employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to
learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to
hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy
industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust
multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs,
our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to
grow throughout their career.
What Apex Can Offer You
At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great
company. We value our people and offer employees a broad,
best-in-class range of benefits.
Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that
recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran
status.
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