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Puget Sound Energy, Inc Consulting Resource Scientist in Burlington, Washington
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sEnvironmental Servicesteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenConsulting Resource Scientistposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description PSE's Environmental Services team is looking for a Consulting Resource Scientist (Senior Avian and Wildlife Biologist) to serve as the subject matter expert and technical lead on all avian species issues for PSE. This successful candidate will support existing gas and electric facility operations as well as provide senior technical and strategic advice to leadership for our Clean Energy transformation projects. This person will lead our avian team and supports new energy projects, existing infrastructure and supports and provides guidance to various teams on avian issues, identifying issues that may be risks, and developing mitigation plans as appropriate. This person will also support the company's compliance under the Endangered Species Act under both the statute and PSE's FERC license. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing technical staff, inspiring bold and creative thinking, providing strategic direction to the team, setting program priorities, and developing robust analysis and strategies to drive business objectives. The ideal candidate has strong project and program management skills, renewable energy project experience, and experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. Job Responsibilities Direct the development of strategies to secure appropriate permits and/or regulatory approvals for new projects. Collaboratively works with staff, other PSE departments, resource and regulatory agencies, and other organizations. Direct habitat assessments for special status bird species in accordance with local and state protocols or guidelines or as specified in regulatory documents. Coordinate multi-disciplinary biological teams for federal and state regulatory surveys, monitoring and documentation. Lead and contribute to preparing technical documents and associated management plans in compliance with state and federal requirements, serving in roles ranging from lead technical expert to project consultation on a species. Draft permit applications and prepare biological sections or other project documents. Work directly with internal customers and regulatory agencies to oversee project compliance with biological mitigation measures and federal, state, and local regulations. Develop scopes of work and manage consultants who conduct natural resource surveys, biological monitoring (as necessary), field team management, and providing specialized site assessments. Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Avian on projects associated with siting, construction, and operation of company energy facilities. Prepares and manages programmatic budgets to meet department goals. Performs other duties as assigned these may include but are not limited to: natural resource surveys, biological monitoring, field team management and providing specialized site assessments. Deep knowledge of avian renewable energy development guidance in Washington and the Rocky Mountain west including study protocols, construction setbacks, and accepted avoidance, minimization a