Deriva Energy · 1 day ago
Senior Vegatation Program Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDeriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, seeking a dynamic and talented Senior Vegetation Program Specialist to join their team. The role involves developing and implementing vegetation management plans, coordinating with various stakeholders, and enhancing biodiversity throughout the company's renewable energy portfolio.
Electrical DistributionEnergyLightingRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive internal and external vegetation management plans to support Deriva Energy's development and operational objectives
Coordinate landscaping or vegetation plans for landowner meetings, public meetings, regulatory hearings or other meetings; work with landowners and community members to encapsulate feedback and effect changes in plans around nuisance vegetation, noxious weeds, or landscape screening
Work with the operations and procurement teams to ensure contractor performance for all vegetation management related activities
Work with the Wildlife Program Lead to design and create plans for increasing biodiversity throughout the portfolio
Assist with ESG report preparation
Use insights from industry research, industry engagement, and science-based information to develop process/plans/strategies for enhancing project permitting and environmental stewardship
Present truthful, transparent, science-based information to guide decision making for development, construction, and operations concerns during the internal project review process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, agriculture, landscape architecture, biology, engineering, or related field
Three (3) years or more of relevant work experience with a focus on development and operations
Preferred
Renewable energy experience or related industry
Five (5) years or more of relevant work experience with a focus on development and operations
Plant identification skills, experience designing and conducting comprehensive vegetation surveys, and demonstrated understanding of integrated vegetation management techniques
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools
Professional with a positive attitude and capable of contributing to a collaborative, dynamic, and team-oriented culture
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and technically accurate materials for permitting and regulatory needs
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to work effectively and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Attractive Bonus Potential
Company
Deriva Energy
Deriva Energy generates electricity from renewable resources in the transition to cleaner energy.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$424MKey Investors
Principal Asset ManagementCapital One
2025-05-19Debt Financing· $127M
2024-10-01Debt Financing· $207M
2023-06-12Acquired
Leadership Team
John Clapp
Chief Executive Officer
John Paul
Chief Financial Officer
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